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Happy Monday from Lititz, PA friends! 💕 #hometown I’ve got a few photo jobs up here this week and decided last minute to fly me AND Mark up to visit family and friends, too! 🏡 Between photo work and taking it easy at my parents, Mark and I are playing with old Legos, Duplos and Matchbox cars from when I was little. These awesome toys are making me feel so old! 🧩 Yesterday, my parents landline phone rang and Mark just stared at it, asking what that was. LOL. Then it occurred to me, his generation has no idea what telephones are. Or dialup internet. Or a Walkman. Or CDs - like going to a music store to buy the newest album of your favorite band! I remember being so excited to take all my hard earned chore money and going to the Christian book store with my mom so I could buy more music. My goodness, the times have really changed. . 📞💽📼📺 . What do you remember growing up with that has changed or doesn’t even exist anymore?! I’m enjoying this trip down memory lane!😂🙈
While falling asleep last night in this treehouse, I was listening to an owl “hoo-ing” and rain steadily hitting the roof. It was so peaceful. The windows were cracked, the balcony door open and the light of the moon shining through. There was no tv or WiFi and limited cell service, forcing me to simply enjoy the world around me. It was perfect. I woke up this morning to it raining still and outside the big treehouse window, I watched a gorgeous wild red fox tiptoeing across the way. 🦊 Laying there taking in all these moments, I thought about how I wanted to share this moment with you. Then I thought about the fact I didn’t have my fancy camera to shoot with and post an IG worthy photo. I’ve struggled with this whole “do I keep my business IG strictly portfolio work? Or, do I go against the flow and share more personal, imperfect “everyday” moments - that may also include some iPhone shots, too?” It’s been a struggle and I’ve been going back and forth for a while now. I won’t share my entire thought process and conversation I had with myself, (lol) I will just cut to the chase. 💭 I’m choosing to go with my gut. While my IG is primarily for my business and showcasing my best work, I also want it to be real, raw, authentic and not stress SO much about how “curated” it might be. Truth is, I want you to hire me or join me in my small corner of this social media world because you want to get to know me. I want you to know who I am, what I love, how I enjoy blessing others, when I have a good or bad day, when I have wins and failures as a Mom, teach photography tips, read about my business successes and mistakes — all of it. I want to encourage you and show you that you’re not alone in the struggles or the triumphs. If this place is primarily meant for community, than being a part of my real and perfectly imperfect life is what you’re going to see. 💕 Ps: this sweet, darling little treehouse — highly recommend. Also, yay for self timers and furniture to prop up the iPhone. 😂📱
“Make time for the wildflowers. Make time for unexpected joy that shows up in seemingly ordinary places.” @morganharpernichols . I love reading Morgan’s daily life giving words. They are always spot on for what I need each day. She posted this one earlier this week and it really resonated with me. This is exactly what my down time has been and I am so thankful. . July and early August are my “take a break, breathe, reset and recharge” months. This is the first time in my photography career to be intentional about this and I am so glad I did. Right now I’m helping a dear friend move to Knoxville because of this down time. . The last few months have been so busy, mostly a good busy, but challenges intertwined with it all. This down time is exactly what my soul needed before I hit the ground running for a full and exciting Fall wedding season! . Slowing down has helped me notice all the beautiful small expected and unexpected joys that surround me. Life is messy and beautiful. Darling friends, don’t forget to slow down, take time for yourself and enjoy life’s everyday blessings.
Yesterday’s engagement session was so dreamy! I am loving all these pretty blooms in the rose garden at the Memphis Botanic Garden!🌸
If you could snap your fingers and be anywhere in the world, where would it be? . 🧳 . I always have a serious itch to travel. It’s like getting bit by a “travel bug” or something. Anyone else know what I’m talking about? . 😂 . Currently I’m dreaming & (planning, let’s be real) of exploring Paris, Italy, and Greece. If anyone has gone to any or all of those beautiful places, please send me all your tips, travel advice and must see, go, do, eat recommendations!👈🏻
Find yourself a best friend that is there through thick and thin. That loves you regardless, without conditions or bounds. Someone that chooses you, encourages you and supports you. Someone that pushes you and picks you back up when you don’t think you can keep going. ♥️ We’ve been besties since 2008. We’ve been through. it. all. We’ve walked beside each other through the highest of highs and lowest of lows. Our friendship has never wavered. Even with a thousand miles between us, distance isn’t in our vocabulary. . ♥️ . We’ve watched each other grow in so many ways - especially in the last two years - becoming more of the women the Lord has created us to be. I am so thankful for you, bestie.☺️
Happy Birthday America! Land of the free, Home of the brave. We are blessed to be in this great country, y’all. Celebrate proudly, today. (Ps: I love having a reason to use smoke grenades). Haha! 🇺🇸 This small town girl can’t wait to take Mark to experience all the wonderful small town 4th of July Lititz celebrations next year! It is one of a kind. Just google it.😉 🎆 What are your 4th of July traditions?
Happy weekend friends! . . How is everyone doing?! It is crazy to think July is just around the corner! I’ve been running full speed ahead lately and am looking forward to a little break in a few weeks! I am excited to continue to share all the gorgeous sessions I’ve been shooting! . . Until then, I hope everyone has a wonderful summer weekend. While you’re at it, please go check out Kailan & Tyler’s gorgeous Annesdale wedding posted in the Journal! You really don’t want to miss this one. {link in bio} . . Now I’m off to continue my busy weekend of sessions with so many wonderful MKS couples!
Y’all... . It was REALLY hard to decide what images to select for Laura & Isaac’s wedding IG sneak peak. They gave me so much time to take photos of just them. And not only that, we went to THREE different locations!! 🙌🏻 However, I decided to go with these three images - highlighting where they said “I Do” and representing how much FUN they are (festive blue streamers & delicious beer 🍻)!! 🎉 Hands down one of the funnest weddings and one incredibly fun couple who trusted me 1000% to capture their day! 🍻 Laura & Isaac! Thank you for the privilege of being a part of your super FUN day! Have a blast in Italy, Madrid and Switzerland! Love you guys!
My feelings exactly about it officially being Summer!! ☀️ AND posted in the Journal today is Christina and Justin’s wedding highlight!! 🎉 Link in bio

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