This year I had a new and exciting conference experience…enter Creative at Heart. C@H is a conference for all creatives founded by Kat Schmoyer. When I received the opportunity to lead a breakout session I was excited for the opportunity but unsure of what to expect because my previous speaking events have all been at […]

After returning from my trip to Denmark and Sweden, I entered customs as to be expected.  That was uneventful, until I noticed at the end of the line entered a number of military service men and women.  I asked where they were returning from and one soldier said the UAE.  I was surprised they had […]

I’m flattered that I am often asked to shoot important events for people but my schedule just doesn’t allow for me to accept every request.  It was getting harder and harder for me to say no, but I have a new business rule in place that if I have availability and you’re a previous client […]

Well, I don’t consider myself to be an event photographer, but on occasion, if my schedule permits, I will capture events that are near and dear to my heart.  I wish I could say yes anytime someone asks me to shoot their event, but with my focus on weddings, couples, and seniors, there simply isn’t […]

The wedding industry can be very large or very small…it just depends on how you look at it.  I never know where my next referral is coming from and I never know when a client of mine will need additional services outside of photography, so I always want to ensure that I am a reputable […]

I love when I can find the time to network with other photographers.  For one, it gives me a chance to interact with photographers whose work that I love and also bounce ideas for our businesses.  Last weekend I was able to meet Abby Grace and Rebekah Hoyt for the first time.  For these two […]

When I deliver photos to a client, I always love to hear feedback back in one form or another. Usually it comes by an email showing their appreciation for the photos. I love that! I have a knack for recognizing someone’s excitement by the number of exclamation points they use at the end of a […]

My sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, celebrated our 100th Anniversary on January 13, 2013, which also happens to be my birthday.  During the weekend celebration we had a Founders Day Dinner during which was a time to recognize trailblazers in our community.  I know what a great company GE is, but I didn’t know they had […]