Friendship Is Greater Than Romance: Love Your Friends In Good Times and Bad

I was at the movies with my husband for Valentine’s Day. We were watching the year’s Oscar-nominated animated shorts – something we do every year. …

Read More →

Passion Is Not Enough: How To Build a Strong Foundation In Your Business and Your Life

I started reading my friend Ajit Nawalkha’s book titled “Live Big.” He talks about Passion vs. Practicality and I’m over here like… “Find your passion …

Read More →

That Moment When I Knew I’d Marry Him

As nice as it sounds, I don’t believe in love at first site. I believe in infatuation and intuition at first site, but real love …

Read More →

How To Be Your Best Self: The Difference Between Wanting to do a Good Job and Trying Too Hard

There’s a clear difference between wanting to do a good job and trying too hard. When someone wants to do a good job, it’s for …

Read More →

Lessons On Love: How Photographing Weddings Helped Me Choose A Romantic Partner

I am drawn to photographing weddings because I’m around relationships of all sorts – mothers, daughters, besties, grandparents, coworkers, and of course – lovers. There …

Read More →

How To Stop Waiting For Others And Start Living Your Life

Before I got an office space, I toddled back and forth between working at home, at coffee shops, and shared office spaces like WeWork. I …

Read More →

What Happens When Your Ex Starts Dating Someone Else

Some of my worst nightmares have included: – Getting attacked by a great white shark. – Having orange juice spilled on my lap during a …

Read More →

Loving My Body: Perspectives on Positive Body Image

My best friend said to me, “I never hear you complain about your body.” I thought about it for a sec and responded, “Hm, I …

Read More →

Why I Have the Best Friends Ever – And Why Luck Has Nothing To Do With It

I’m going to Alaska this coming New Year’s to photograph the Northern Lights (!!!). I rented a cabin on a farm in Fairbanks and a …

Read More →

The Importance of Being Present: How Showing Up Can Make a World of Difference

My grandparents fled to Vietnam when Japan invaded Guang Zhou, China during World War II. My grandpa went first to get things settled. He hopped …

Read More →

The One Skill You Need to Have Happy, Healthy Relationships

One of my best friends Mark called the other day and said, “I come in on Wednesday at 6:30pm.” Whenever he comes to town he …

Read More →

My Best Date Ever: The Time I Soared Through the Skies of India

I was in India at a wedding, getting ready to call it a night. On my way out I walked past a group of guys …

Read More →
Scroll to Top