{The Stunning Ms W}

Most of what makes people uncomfortable about others often has nothing to do with the person they are judging and ALL to do with their own inner demons. We are all human, we are all only handling the cards we have been dealt the best possible way we can. Judge my sins, and others sins, only when you have to atone for mine (Hint: you will NEVER have to do that).

Be kind, even to those who are unkind. A battle is still a battle even if you can’t see it with your eyes I guarantee you can feel it with your heart if you spend a moment to do so. ❤️

On that note... I wanted to share these beautiful images of a very special person in my life. Someone who has become like my sister. Someone who has seen me through some breakdowns and never once has judged me. She has been through so much, and yet she is filled with love and kindness galore. This is my absolutely stunning sister, Ms. W.

p.s. I would like to thank her for putting up with my madness and loving me through my flaws. 

{Channeling Inner and Outer Beauty}

Society shames us for not fitting some unreachable standard of beauty and bolsters the internal battle of knowing our worth and feeling unsuitable, disgraceful and undeserving.  Somehow every significant moment; weddings, pandemics, working out, all become moments women feel pressured to drastically change their bodies for the sake of aesthetic pleasure. Our already beautiful, capable bodies become something we look at with disgust instead of gratitude. We exist in a society that profits from that. That profits from self doubt, self hate, negative self talk, body shaming. But you are not your body. You are not your age. Your job title. Your relationship status. You are not your weight, your height, your productivity level. You are not the cruel words other people have said to you. In a world that profits from destructive behavior, be a rebel of self love. Your worth doesn’t come from other people’s ability to see your value - it comes from you seeing your own. 

Aaaaaaaannndddd I AM BACK....

Well, what can I say? It has been quite some time since I wrote on this blog... YIKES.....  8 years to be exact. In my defense, I did have another live blog after this one. I no longer have that blog, and I wanted to pick up where I left off with this one. It has been quite the journey to say the least. A lot has happened in the last 8 years. My life has changed drastically, in some things, for the better... others for the worse. HOWEVER, let's focus on for the better part.

When it comes to my photography... I am still learning! Yes, that is correct... I have so much to learn still. This photography journey for me is endless, and I absolutely love that. I will say, my work is probably better than it was 8 years ago. I have met countless of amazing folks through all of my sessions... some, you can say, I now even consider family. As far as that aspect of myself, I continue to be the same. Capturing memories for families/children or helping that person truly see their beauty has continued to bring me endless joy. It is like a high for me.... I crave it. I need it. I ABSOLUTELY love it.

As far as my personal life, well I am now in the great Natural State of Arkansas. This summer marks our 5th year here. I had a job with corporate America. I met lots of wonderful people, but I just had to come back to what my heart belongs to.... Photography. Kiddos have gotten a whole lot bigger, and the husband continues in the military. We have met amazing people here in Arkansas, and I can honestly say my kids consider this their home.

So yes, even though I was on a hiatus with this blog, I am back. My plan is to update it as much possible. I hope you all get to enjoy a little bit here and there. I would write more, but I don't want to overwhelm you with all the events that have transpired in the last 8 years... perhaps little by little I will share them with you guys... In the meantime, I am happy to be back! Love you all!