One of the most sobering statistics out there about small businesses is the fact that many of them don’t last for five years. And even more of them won’t make it to the ten year mark! I’m inching closer and closer to the 6 year mark and I have realized a few truths about being […]

It’s somewhat rare that this happens, but every once in a while you’ll work with a couple who would rather that their images not be shared online. This could be for any number of reasons, but the key (like with everything else) is how you handle it! Here are some of my thoughts on how […]

If I had to guess, I’d venture to say that the majority of wedding photographers out there are extroverts at heart. Our job is one that requires us to spend a good amount of time interacting with all kinds of different people, so it seems only natural that someone who is outgoing would thrive in […]

Ah, failure. A lot of people don’t like to talk about it, but let’s be real….who hasn’t failed in one way or another? We’re all human, and unfortunately, human beings tend to be prone to making mistakes. It’s just in our nature. You might think that the more established you are as a business owner, […]

Last July, I started my 29th year by writing a list of 30 things I wanted to do in this last year before I turn 30. It’s a pretty lofty list of goals…it’s made me realize more than once that thirty is actually A LOT. The list covers fun things like horseback riding and laser […]

A couple months ago, my Polar FT7 heart rate monitor battery died and I decided to buy an Apple Watch to test out for a couple of weeks to see if I really liked it or not. Totally normal rationale, right? Battery dies…buy an Apple Watch…instead of a $3 battery. In my defense, I’ve been […]