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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …