05/24/2026
I’ve been doing this long enough that I can arrive at a session or a wedding and immediately feel the vibes. Within moments I can tell you who doesn’t want to be there (beyond the normal “I hate pictures” thing) I can tell you if the kids trust their parents or one more than the other, I can read a quiet woman and a nice man like a boooookkkkk. By dinner time at weddings, I’ll know if the day was curated by the couple or by immediate family. Most photographers or others in this industry might not admit this - and certainly don’t talk about it out loud, but it’s a big part of our “job.” I decide how to approach the session or day if it’s a wedding within minutes of my arrival. It’s a weird thing. Maybe I’m making it up, or maybe I would’ve been burned on the stakes in the 1700s - either way, I feel your energy 🧙♀️ I’m not telling you this to scare you. I’m telling you this because I want you to take a deep breath and come as you are. You’re with me for a reason - to capture your life, as beautiful and messy as it is, just as you are. Freezing moments in time doesn’t mean it will always look and feel that way. Pictures are proof that you’ve lived, learned, loved, lost, won, and everything in between. Don’t ever think that you can’t step infront of my camera because your life isn’t perfect. Mine isn’t either. And we both deserve to remember all of these moments. And I promise we’ll get through it together.
I’m using this picture for this message because I felt the trust, love, and genuine laughter between this mama and her young adults. Life is hard, raising children is hard, marriage and relationships are hard. Do it anyway 💗
Side-note: Gunner definitely loves dad more than mom, but that’s another post for another day 🐾