When I decided to become a photographer full time I knew that I was making the right decision. I didn’t hesitate, I just did it. I had to.  I took a chance and left a well paying job to photograph. I had always dreamed as a child to photograph for some big magazine like Vogue (I know don’t laugh) or Cosmopolitan or even Seventeen. I always loved photography and I felt that life was too short to not peruse your dreams.  I did have fear in me. I mean heck you are leaving a steady paycheck to do something you love but know that the weekly check will be there on Friday to get cashed. I still went forward with my dream because if I was going to do something I wanted to at least try! And if I failed I could look at myself and know that I failed trying.

Here I am almost 8 years later and in the best place I could be. I will admit the work comes and goes but I am sure its like that for everyone. Why am I writing this blog you may ask. Well to tell you that today I was another confirmation that I am where I am suppose to be. I have always said that God puts us through rough patches in life to watch us grow. I have had my share this year. I was not only blindsided by someone professionally but I have had my share of ups and down in my personal life.  Today as I delivered some prints and an unexpected gift to one of my clients she gave me the biggest hug I have ever received and told me “God is going to bless you because not only do you have a beautiful heart, you are a beautiful person inside and out. You have made us so happy with your joy and just being you” That touched me. This is the second time in this month that I have received such wonderful things. I always say its better to give than to receive but I love receiving this, this positive feedback. I go above and beyond for my clients. Why? Because they’re investing in me therefore I will do the same in return. They are my number one priority to me if they aren’t happy neither am I. I treat them like the kings and queens that they are and nothing else. I keep true to them and to myself.

As I left my client I looked back and she waived and said “We love you” That touched me in so many ways. If you are my client or will be in the future I hope you know that I am who I am and I will not pretend to be someone I am not. My motto. “To thy own self be true” It is a motto I live by and always will. To my clients I adore every single one of you. You have all touched my life with your love stories, personalities, and just being your fabulous self. Thank you for 8 great years and here is to many, many more.

Here are just a few photographs that are simply amazing! There are hundreds of them I adore. But I wanted to share just a few.