Do you believe there’s a right and wrong way to do things?   I personally think that when it comes to business, there are a lot of different paths we can take to achieve our goals!   Rather than right or wrong, I like to say better or BEST!   And when it comes to […]

So, you sent off your price guide yet again to hear nothing but crickets, huh?   I hate that feeling! It leaves you wondering, what was I missing?    I’m no stranger to getting ghosted. In fact, back in 2019, I got ghosted so much that I got completely fed up with it and totally […]

ICYMI, I’ve been teaching all about value via my masterclass Stand Out Anywhere! Create your own unique value proposition and communicate your value to ideal clients to see better bookings this year! Value is based on perception; meaning, whether or not a prospect decides to book you is based on whether or not they PERCEIVE […]

We are often blessed to welcome couples into our client family that if we could, we would shoot their wedding every weekend! Katherine and Dalton are one of those couples. From the moment we met them we were ELATED to shoot their wedding. This couple exudes kindness, fun, and joy. We shot their engagement session […]

Have you ever gone shopping only to pick up an item you like, look at the price tag, and feel your jaw drop to the floor at how expensive it is? This is called “sticker shock!”   I remember once when we were on a trip in San Diego I went into an Anthropologie store […]

I saw an Instagram story recently where a photography educator shared a poll asking what other photographers goals for the year were… The resounding and unanimous answer? “Book more clients!” “Fill my calendar!” “Take twice as many weddings/portraits!” Although, as any photographer knows, booking more clients can be tougher than it seems.  Finding your ideal […]

“It’s hard to stand out when the photography market is so saturated…” Unpopular opinion: I totally disagree! When it comes to standing out from your competition, the real issue isn’t saturation! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 The issue is whether you are identifying and communicating what makes your business unique and valuable to your ideal clients.  If you are […]

Mary and Ian’s Big Cedar wedding was held on a beautiful November day. Perfect timing for that cool, but not cold, weather and just before the leaves change color in Branson, Missouri. To say that these two love each other is an understatement; just look at Ian’s reaction to seeing Mary during their first look! […]

The days of winter may be here, but I still have more warm fall sessions to share! I couldn’t go without posting sweet Monica and Jarrod’s engagement session– which included their pup, Henry! We are so looking forward to Monica and Jarrod’s big day at Big Cedar Lodge!               […]

First of all… *how* is it almost the end of 2021?!    With my pregnancy beginning in January of this year, every month has simply flown by! And as the end of the year approaches, I get excited because that means that I get to jump into goal setting and planning for next year! I […]