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Environment is at the heart of a successful session or shoot. It is the overarching theme and dictates the rest of the design. Is it open and big? Does it make one feel protected and shielded? Is it grand? Humble? All of this will matter as we begin translating our message into imagery.
It is something I consider carefully as I discuss locations and venues with couples. I want to create the most authentic images possible and so we search for a location that is comfortable and meaningful for them. In so doing we set ourselves up for success rather than forcing any preconceived notions about what an engagement should or shouldn't be. And then we can flow from one movement to the next in a natural and comfortable way.

So much of what we do feels small and insignificant. But it's these small moments that lead us to our greatness. Recently I have been trying to take advantage of the small in between moments to sneak in some much needed creativity or play with my children. Nothing structured and always spontaneous. Sometimes it's listening to music I find inspiring, dancing big, or stopping at the park to swing on the monkey bars. It's feeding that need to play and be free. And it's in these moments I am filled. How do you use those snippets of time? @sarahseven @lovelybride @findingflora @kohnur @sibodesigns

For me this image is about color. Is that strange? But it's the beautiful lightness right before the dawn, just before the warmth comes in. @sibodesigns @sarahseven @kohnur

Movement and real action. How to get that raw beauty we know and see but can be so elusive in a photograph. I have some ideas. DM me and let's create something more authentic together. @sibodesigns @kohnur

Being in the places where we're supposed to be. The real spaces that are deconstructed with living. That have soft edges and cozy socks. That are messy because they're full. It's something I'd like to feel more fully. If you would too contact me! Let's create magic together!

I've been feeling a change. A shift in direction. Or possibly it's been I'm finally taking off instead of sitting on the tarmac. Either way it's been a tugging in a direction I didn't expect. @loomcurated is definitely part of that. And while I still haven't found the words I'm holding tight to the feeling. Florals @findingflora

Today I want less. I want a narrow focus so I can explore more deeply a few things instead of feeling spread too thinly to really understand. I find myself returning to certain things again and again, so I'll start there. What are you drawn to?
Featured with @magnoliarouge @sarahseven @lovelybride @findingflora @sibodesigns @kohnur @alleyandco

I love architecture and the way it can tell a story. The story of the hands that made it and those who dwell in it. @findingflora @kohnur @sarahseven @lovelybride @sibodesigns

I can't find the words for this image. They're all falling short. It truly sums up the heart of what I do. So whatever words you find, those are mine too. Featured with such a favorite blog @magnoliarouge among some truly talented generous women
@findingflora @alleyandco @sibodesigns @sarahseven @lovelybride @kohnur @silkandwillow

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