06/11/2026
I don’t even know where to begin.
In the last few hours, nearly 100 people showed up when we needed them most. Within minutes of going live, friends, family, clients, fellow business owners, and complete strangers came with trucks, trailers, and helping hands to help us empty Photo Focus before more damage could occur. Between loading vehicles, unloading vehicles, trying to reach others to get more vehicles and trailers and offering help from afar, it was…wow. I have no words 😭
This is not how I ever imagined moving out of a studio we put so much hard work into.
After the storm ripped the roof from the building, water had already begun making its way inside. With more rain in the forecast, we knew we had to act fast. Thanks to an incredible community, nearly everything was safely removed.
A huge thank you to Nathan Schwoch(Marshland Bounce Rentals) for opening up his storage facility and giving us a place to bring the contents of Photo Focus while we figure out our next steps.
My heart also goes out to the other businesses affected, especially Josh Muche, whose building was destroyed. My thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost their homes today. I am so sorry.
Horicon has been hit hard lately, and unfortunately this is now part of our story too. But if today proved anything, it’s that this community shows up for one another.
To every person who carried boxes, loaded vehicles, sent messages, offered storage, checked in on us, or simply prayed for everyone affected, thank you.
As we learn about any benefit events, fundraisers, or ways to help those who lost their homes, we’ll do our best to share that information here.
Photo Focus isn’t gone. We’re just facing a chapter we never expected to write.
And if you’ve been thinking about booking a session, now might be the perfect time. Apparently, we have a new studio to build. 😭❤️
From the bottom of my heart, thank you.