05/15/2026
a little bit of my own face today 💖
Because it’s been a minute. It’s been a minute since I’ve shared photos of myself. It’s been a minute since I’ve recognized myself, if I’m honest.
This last year has been filled with so much. A change in lifestyle, a change in responsibilities, a change in identity… it has been marvelous and daunting at the same time.
One of my biggest fears when I found out I was pregnant was that it might take away from my work. I love what I do so much - I spent so much time developing my craft. Motherhood demands so much, how could I possibly do them both?
While I feel the tug of my time and can be very overwhelmed by how busy life is now, I will say that I have been delightfully surprised at how motherhood has not taken away from my art, but contributed to it.
I cry at every single wedding these days. I’m tuned in to relationships differently. I see more. I capture more. My work has gotten bigger, not smaller.
My clothes still fit weird, my brain works different than it used too, and I still am getting to know this new person that I’ve become…. It’s a messy life over here. 😅 But I can say with certainty that I am so thankful for this new person I’m becoming. My work has blossomed and so has my joy. Can’t go back, won’t go back… I’m all in when it comes to understanding this new version of me and I can’t wait to see how I continue to grow.
Cheers to 2026 and the art that awaits me to create alongside my sweet couples! I cannot WAIT.
Shoutout to the wonderfully kind and incredible for capturing this season of our family!
