The 100 Steps Project was my journey of finding joy during difficult times. Back in 2009, after the heartbreaking loss of our first pregnancy, I fell into a deep spiral of grief and confusion. The…
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5 Tips to Enjoy Motherhood Without Losing Yourself
I don’t always enjoy motherhood. There, I said it. I try to be a really involved mom with my daughter, and I am fiercely devoted to my family — but the fact is that we…
Taking Care of You: Photography as Self-Care
A cup of happy. That’s what my mug says. I don’t always feel like it though. Especially for the past 5-6 months. I’ll be honest. It’s been rough. Trying to balance my needs with those…
Anxiety and Photography: A Tool to Help You Heal
What if you had a magic wand to give you more confidence and pull you past anxiety? I’ve lived with anxiety most of my life. I still do, and over time one of the best…
Easy Self-Care: 3 Unusual Ideas to Help You Feel Better
You know you need to take care of yourself but all your ‘go-to’ options may not really an option right now. It’s hard to schedule that massage or a mani-pedi and meet up with friends…
To The Mom Dealing With Anxiety
Let me start today’s post with full disclosure I am not a mom dealing with anxiety. At least not in the diagnosed/medicated sense. My anxiety is the functional kind. I get anxious. A lot. But…
7 Ways to Get Inspired: Choose Your Own Adventure
photo credit: Alicia Bruce // Love Knot Photo When I was in Paris, I found myself shooting shot after shot. The amazing doorways, the romantic cafe, the charming cafe owner … I wasn’t a tourist…
First Day Of School Photo Ideas
Welp, it’s official….we’ve started thinking about first day of school photo ideas here in our house. A few years ago, as my kiddo was about to start kindergarten, I came up with a list of…
Reinventing Yourself in Motherhood
Identity. It’s a tricky thing to define, the more hats you put on in life. As a woman, it is so easy to get caught up in the roles you play for others… Wife. Mom….
7 Summer Photos To Take Before School Starts
Have the back to school sales and earlier sunsets got you thinking about the end of summer? Summer isn’t over yet, but I see the end coming. Before we wrap up this glorious (or hellish,…