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This last weekend felt SO NORMAL. I spent Saturday photographing a micro wedding & then after church on Sunday, I had a gorgeous engagement shoot. And for a split second, covid didn’t exist and I was shooting all the things I love again. And man, I am HERE FOR THAT! The rest of 2020 is *almost* booked up, so if you’re wanting photos in the next few months, DM me!

My social media feed is filled with lots of complaining about 2020. And don’t get me wrong, I’m guilty of contributing to that too & I know, it’s been a rough year. But it’s been MONTHS since covid started & complaining isn’t getting us anywhere. Nor does it help our mental state or bringing glory to God. I was sitting at the beach a few days ago watching the sunset and was convicted that I need to be giving thanks intentionally multiple times everyday to get my heart & ...attitude in the right place. I know it sounds so cliché, but really, when was the last time you counted your blessings instead of complaining? So I’m challenging myself & all of you RIGHT NOW list 3 things you’re thankful for. Mine are: God’s grace in my life, meeting my niece, & gaining Grace as a sister when she marries my brother in 4 weeks! Okay, your turn in the comments! See more

Even though this wedding season isn’t normal it’s allowing space for smaller intimate weddings & elopements! My heart is screaming YES PLEASE because those are my jam! Don’t be afraid to size down your wedding or just elope! Your wedding is STILL A POSSIBILITY with options and I’m so there for it. I still have availability for this year as well as next year, but that’s booking up quickly with all the rescheduling I had this year! DM me & we can chat!

Oh hey Facebook world! It’s been a second! Time is flying yet creeping by slowly at the same time. I wanted to share a quick update about what’s been going on in my life since many of you have kindly reached out asking! The Lord has been so good to me through all this. Running a small business during this pandemic has been really hard. All but 4 of my weddings either moved to 2021 or cancelled, resulting in a huge loss of work. The Lord graciously provided not one, but thr...ee alternative sources of income for me to have during this time! It’s been a humbling experience as I’ve been my own boss for nearly 10 years with a job I absolutely LOVE. To now, working 50 hours a week for jobs that have nothing to do with photography. Everyday I promise myself I’ll never take photography again for granted. When I’m not working, I’m spending time gardening, in the sun, or on the water somewhere. And I’m so thankful for those little slices of heaven that I can retreat to. With the majority of my weddings moving their days to 2021, my calendar is filling up fast so I am taking new wedding inquiries for next year! I usually wouldn’t book up this far in advance, but you know, that pandemic life. And to my couples who are still holding onto their date for the fall & winter, I see you & I’m praying that you’ll be able to have your day!! My heart hurts for those planning weddings during all this! At the end of the day, the Lord is in control and this season has made me give up my worries to him in a way I have never done before. We don’t need to be focused on all the what if’s because the Lord has us in today. So even though my life looks VERY different then it did 6mo ago, I’m resting in His peace & plan for my life! See more

I have no words. My heart is so heavy. I’ve spent the last week processing & grieving with the world. It shouldn’t be like this. It’s not right. This is not the heart of God. I’ve never been more aware of my privilege then I am today. It’s so uncomfortable. But it’s okay for us to be uncomfortable. As a believer, I need to reflect God’s love for everyone better then I have. I’ve been convicted that even though it’s NEVER been my heart, my silence can be an act of racism too. I don’t have all the words. I understand I’ll never understand. But I stand with you. I’m listening. I’m learning. I’m praying. There is hope in Jesus & in Him alone.

I’ve lost track of the days we’ve been quarantined, to be honest! It’s so easy for me to get stuck on what I would have been doing if COVID wasn’t a thing....I would be in Thailand for the birth of my first niece...I would have photographed 10 weddings already...I could go on & on. But I’m actively reminding myself to be thankful for the things I’m doing NOW. Where God has me NOW. And thanking Him for all the extra time I have to do things like garden, bake, catch up with f...amily & friends, time to work on dream projects, be outside, slow down, etc. What are some things you’re thankful for right now? Let’s encourage each other in the comments! . . . . #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocal #smallbusiness #supportlocal #shopsmall #supportlocalbusiness #covid #localbusiness #smallbusinessowner #buylocal #shopsmallbusiness #entrepreneur #eatlocal #sonomacountystrong #bayareaelopement #bayareaphotographer #sfbridgephotoshoot // shot for One Love See more