THE JOURNAL

I had a tough time deciding on the title of this post.  Because my attempt to put a label on an incredible experience proved futile.  Last month I headed down to beautiful Charleston, SC for an exclusive retreat for women wedding photographers called Bliss & Bokeh.  I saw snipets of this retreat last year and […]

I couldn’t wait to share this really special senior shoot.  I’ve shot Kelsey before for last year’s Fresh Faces Campaign and couldn’t wait to shoot her senior pictures this year.  She’s such a beauty, and a redhead to boot.  Anyone who’s shot with m knows I have a thing for redheads.  As in shooting them. […]

Last weekend, Ashley of Ashley Leslie Photography in Columbus, OH & I decided to turn a weekend of shoots in Chicago into a whirlwind & amazing mentoring session.  We spent two full days shooting, sharing and listening to a ton of really amazing music.  I’m kidding.  We spent most of our trip eating & listening […]

It’s that time of year again where I start to pool together my second shooters for weddings, and every year it gets a little trickier as they all have their own businesses as well and get busier and busier every year with their own weddings!  But here are a few things that I look for […]

Then comes marriage, then comes … babies!  Lots and lots and lots of babies!  Let me tell you, my wedding clients are getting really good in the baby making department these days.  It seems every few weeks,  I get an e-mail or a phone call from another bride with the exciting news.  I love watching […]

This is Jessica of M & J Photography.  There’s something about her.  And I could see it from a mile away.  Something different.  Raw, unfiltered talent.  Brave talent.  Willing to take risks and let nothing get in her way.  She’s one of the few that sees things differently. In a whole new way.  I like […]

Odd title for a post, I know. But it felt so weird putting it together, but I promised that I would.  Deep breath … this post features … me.  How odd.  Me? In front of the camera?  Yes, it’s true a few weeks ago I put my big girl panties on and did something that […]

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be continuing my mentoring series, For the Love of Learning in 2014.  Mentoring, sharing with & teaching other photographers is something that is really fulfilling for me.  When I started on this journey last year, I had no idea that it would fill a space inside me that I […]