10/09/2026
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The last 12 weeks have been a dream come true, and I owe so much of that to my incredible associates and the clients who have shown me so much patience, grace, and understanding through this new season of life.
Having friends in this industry who I could trust to capture some of the most important moments of your lives while I was home soaking in some of the most important moments of mine is something I’ll never be able to fully put into words. Thank you will never feel like enough. 🤍
Motherhood has changed me in more ways than I ever could have imagined. I’m softer, gentler, more understanding, and more grateful to God for the life He’s blessed me with. Somewhere in the middle of getting to know my daughter, I’ve also gotten to know a new, stronger version of myself. Being her mom is, without a doubt, what I was made for, and I’m so excited to carry everything this season has taught me into the way I love and serve others.
And while these last few months have been some of the happiest of my life, they’ve also come with challenges I never expected.
I’ve always tried to be transparent in this little corner of the internet, and something I feel really passionate about sharing is my experience with postpartum mental health. I’ve been navigating postpartum anxiety and OCD, along with a pretty difficult struggle with postpartum depression.
For me, that has looked like intrusive thoughts, an overwhelming fear of being away from my daughter, and constantly worrying about things that I know aren’t necessarily rational but feel incredibly real in the moment. It’s been a learning experience, and one that’s given me an entirely new understanding of just how much mothers carry, often without anyone ever knowing.
I share that not for sympathy, but because I truly believe these are conversations we need to be having more often. You can absolutely love motherhood, be happier than you’ve ever been, and still have difficult days. Those things can exist together, and one doesn’t take away from the other.
There are so many women in this little community who are mothers, are becoming mothers, or hope to be someday. If being open about my experience helps even one of you feel a little more understood or a little less alone, then it’s worth sharing. I hope to continue making room for those conversations here, because no mother should feel like she has to prove how much she loves her baby before she can talk about the harder parts. 🤍
With all of that being said, I’m really excited to step back into this business with a new perspective and a little more intention behind the way I spend my time.
I still love photography, the people it has brought into my life, and the opportunity to document moments that mean so much to you. That hasn’t changed. What has changed is my understanding of what I want my days to look like and how I can give my best to both my family and my clients.
Moving forward, that means being more intentional with my work hours, photographing fewer weddings, and making sure the couples I work with are truly the right fit for what I offer. I want every client to feel valued, cared for, and confident in their experience with me, from our very first conversation to the moment their final gallery is delivered. And when my workday is over, I want to be able to be fully present for the little girl who has completely changed my world.
I’m not stepping away from something I love. I’m simply learning how to make room for all the things I love, in a way that allows me to give each of them the attention they deserve.
To everyone who has supported this business, trusted me with their memories, celebrated alongside me, and given me the opportunity to spend these precious weeks with my daughter, thank you. I am so grateful for the life I get to live, the work I get to do, and the people who have made both possible.
Here’s to embracing this new season, growing into stronger versions of ourselves, and finding so much joy in all the little moments along the way. 🤍
