It’s hard to talk about inclusivity without diversity. Diversity: “The condition of having or being composed of differing elements. Especially: the inclusion of different types of people (such as people…
Language is incredibly powerful. It literally binds marriages. It’s the thing that holds together heartfelt vows, hilarious toasts, and welcomes guests to make them feel included. As a wedding photographer…
The wedding industry is ableist. From venues that push disabled people out by not opening doors to them, to clients who expect vendors to be invincible — ableism, like many…
I’m in my mid-30s and coming out as queer. This is something I struggle to type, as I’ve only ever had relationships with two people — both of which were…
Many clients embrace gendered terms, such as bride or groom, while others prefer their name or another title. It’s best to use your clients’ words of choice and let them…
After unexpected brain surgery last year, the experience led me to focus on what matters most to me. Apart from the obvious things like my family and health, I wanted…
As a small business owner, there are all sorts of demographic targeting tools to track the insights of who is engaging with my content. But in all of the examples…
This pandemic has led to me having more time in my head, which is admittedly a huge privilege. My weekend was spent mindlessly weeding the backyard, noticing new bird calls,…
When Dr. Anthony Fauci suggested it might be time to permanently retire the handshake, I started to wonder what weddings might look like in the future. While the repercussions for…
As much as I plan on making more content about the impact of COVID-19 as a small business owner and parent, I also want to continually honor my past clients,…