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March 19, 2026



Takeaways From My First Wedding as a Photographer



I am so excited to share the story of my first wedding photography gig. I harp on it, I know, but in everything we do, we have opportunities to learn about ourselves and grow as people. Life lesson, incoming.


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February 20, 2026



A Letter To My Valentine...



What made me fall in love, and some of my favorite pictures from our most recent adventures together.


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December 25, 2025



Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!



Wrapping up 2025, all its changes and milestones, and moving forward with gratitude. Excited to see what 2026 holds. I had a lot of fun coming up with a Christmas card idea featuring my pets... I hope our friends and family enjoyed receiving it as much as I enjoyed making it!


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November 10, 2025



Well, today’s the day I start my blog from scratch…



I took a break from sharing because I wanted to refocus and I just couldn’t seem to figure out my next move, but it was obvious and in front of me the whole time.


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July 7, 2025



LinkedIn Lost Its Purpose – A Millennial Perspective



I write about how LinkedIn has drifted from its original purpose and what that shift feels like from my millennial perspective. This post reflects on the pressure to stay active, the mental health toll, and why the platform no longer feels like the professional space it once was.


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June 26, 2025



Pace Yourself!



Wrapping up month five of my job search, I want to share a lesson I learned from reflecting on the data.


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April 28, 2025



Permission to be Proud of Your Work



This post is about the mix of joy and insecurity that comes with sharing our creative side. Allowing ourselves to feel proud of our work is an important part of living fully.


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March 16, 2025



Connecting and Sharing... Respectfully



This post explores the importance of respectful communication, how to engage with differing views, and why respect matters, even when it’s not immediately reciprocated.


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February 6, 2025



Leading In Every-Day Moments



Leadership isn’t defined by titles, but small, everyday actions that make a positive impact. In this blog, I share ways leaders can inspire growth and strengthen communities at any level.


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January 29, 2025



How Practicing Gratitude Changed My Mindset



It’s not about ignoring life’s challenges, but finding the good in them. I share two tips to help build a daily gratitude habit by appreciating small moments and finding lessons in struggles.


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January 23, 2025



Responding To Critical Feedback With Resilience & Grace



Critical feedback can be difficult to process, but by reflecting on it with resilience, it becomes an opportunity for growth. Separating constructive elements from personal opinions allows one to learn, improve, and remain authentic.


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January 15, 2025



Put Yourself Out There



Starting something new can be intimidating, especially when you are feeling fear and doubt. For my first post, I felt it would be fitting to address the fear I feel when trying something new - like publishing my first blog.


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