Category: Personal

Personal

transplants: a metaphor

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…

Personal

10 Reasons I Love Being my own Boss

One year ago, I made the leap to focus solely on my photography business after four years of shooting on the side. I knew being…

Personal

We’re expanding…

This is our busiest year yet and we are expanding in more ways than one. Pete and I are expecting our first little one this…

Engagement

2013 | A Year in Review

2013 was a year full of transition. In April, I left my full-time job to pursue photography full-time. I was touched by the encouragement I…

Personal

Awakening the Spark

As a photographer, I spend most of my days in the glow of my monitor, where it’s easy to get overwhelmed by resistance. Can I…

Personal

{For Sale} Nikon Equipment

As part of my transition to full-time photographer, Pete (my amazing second shooter and husband) is selling his Nikon gear. Since I have two Canon…

Personal

Day One of Self-Employment

Yesterday was my first day on the job as a full-time photographer. Monday morning started off similar to previous weeks — I woke up at…

Personal

Taking the Plunge to Full-time

For the past four years, I’ve juggled various full-time editorial positions while pursuing a photography career during my free time. While employment has provided a…