We have a peace lily plant that sits alongside a rubber plant in the light of our bedroom window. The Spathiphyllum. It’s one of the first plants I ever purchased.…
I reached out to folks in my Autistic communities to ask for some ways photographers can better support Autistic marriers. While these are possible accommodations, it’s important to note that…
Being a trans parent of a trans child is beautiful and liberating. But, when others try to dim our light, there’s a collective pain that is soul-crushing. There is a…
Written and edited by Shannon Collins Sensitivity reading and disability consulting provided by Sarah Wiener The image descriptions written in this post are focused on describing the atmosphere of the…
As a Valentine’s Day gift to myself on day four of our family having COVID, I set aside a few hours of self-care in the form of getting an Autism…
Moving through the world while not assuming someone’s gender identity, sexuality, or ability is a freeing experience. We can’t assume the language people use to label themselves, especially when society…
In my last post, I shared how using blanket statements like “inclusive” and “safe” to describe our brands can do more harm than good. An alternative can be subtle, like…
I find it really dangerous when wedding industry leaders label themselves as inclusive or safe, whether as individuals, brands, or spaces. As much as I’m constantly trying to learn and…
I’m often told that children are too young to be taught about LGBTQIA+ issues–that they’ll start identifying as “dinosaurs” if I keep “brainwashing them to be transgender.” When we assume…
Every month since March 2021, 10-40% of my gross income has been reallocated toward community care. I’m finally including the details on my Give Back page–not to boast, but because…