Reasons I go to dance: To exercise To work my brain and improve my memory To practice self-expression To get into my body To practice listening To let go So I can be one of those old people on the dance floor that still has rhythm I take dance class two times per week. It’s …
I got the news about the mass shooting in Las Vegas while abroad in Thailand. One man who decided to end the lives of innocent people enjoying themselves at a concert… All of the sudden things felt heavy and hopeless. The next day my friend asked if I was ok. She said, “You seem stressed.” …
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My friend got married yesterday in LA. Weeks before, I got into crazy planning mode and asked her loads of questions. “Do you have a dress yet?” (Her answer was no. I almost went out to start looking for her). “Are you going to get your hair and make-up done?” (Her answer: I might go …
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I am by far not a perfect person but felt inspired to share a few things I’ve begun to do to cut down on consumerism. Small steps, but I feel good that I’m beginning to take a stand on what I believe in. 1. Looking at where something is made before purchasing. It’s so easy …
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I am drawn to photographing weddings because I’m around relationships of all sorts – mothers, daughters, besties, grandparents, coworkers, and of course – lovers. There have been moments while I’m at one where someone says something or does something that resonates strongly with me. As in, yup, that’s what I want. Through the years it …
Lessons On Love: How Photographing Weddings Helped Me Choose A Romantic Partner Read More »
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 did this for 5 years. None were exactly what I was looking for and it has taken me a long time to finally decide to get my own space. Part …
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This year I expressed interest in volunteering abroad so my friend put me in touch with Movement On The Ground (MOTG)– an organization involved with aiding the Syrian refugee crisis on the island of Lesvos, Greece. I wasn’t sure what I’d see or how I’d feel witnessing what is going on over there. Both my …
A Life-Changing Glimpse Inside a Syrian Refugee Camp: My Volunteer Experience Read More »
Some of my worst nightmares have included: – Getting attacked by a great white shark. – Having orange juice spilled on my lap during a long flight, leaving me sitting wet and sticky for hours. – Drowning. – Having a bot fly lay eggs under my skin and it hatching (UGH!). – My ex dating …
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When I first became a photographer and met with potential clients, I told them about me because that’s what I thought they wanted. They wanted to know who they were hiring, of course! So I talked a lot during the meetings. Slowly, I realized I literally began each meeting by pitching myself. I failed to …
This #1 Skill That Helped Me Be A Better Business Person Read More »
Excelling at things is in my DNA. It feels good to accomplish something, but the real reason is because I don’t like being bad at something. Everyone sucks when they start out. That’s how you get good. I know that. But I have to remind myself because sometimes I’m so uncomfortable with sucking that it …
Letting Go Of Perfection: It’s Really Okay to Suck Sometimes Read More »
