Vendors choose to style a shoot for a lot of reasons: they want to be published, they want to expand their portfolio, they want to push their creativity.  The most important part about styled shoots, however, is making sure that you abide by etiquette. Tip 1: Try something new. Don’t replicate what you’ve found on […]

“I believe that if one always looked at the skies, one would end up with wings.” – Gustave Flaubert Are you happy with where you’re at in your business?  Do you worry that if you grow bigger, you won’t be able to handle the onset of work that comes with having a larger client base, […]

I’ve had a few little sayings that have followed me on this journey of owning my own business – I’ve told you all about “Baby bird, you’ve gotta fly” – and that’s still probably the mantra of my life from this point forward.  My second favorite? Know your tribe.  You’ve heard me say it before, […]

Some of you have had the pleasure of working with my amazing husband, Christopher.  Not only is he a kickass husband, but he’s also my best friend, and the best dad that you’ve ever met in your life. It’s not because I’m biased.  People tell me all the time, “Chris loves to be a dad […]

Wren Collins is 9 months old today.  9 months.  She’s fussy, and frustrating and amazing. She’s almost walking, she’s crawling all over the place, she’s making hilarious faces on a daily basis, and she’s also the sweetest little thing you’ve ever met.  It’s going to be hilarious to watch her grow with her sister. She’s […]

Just like we talked about in Part 1, shaping moments is crucial for any business to give your clients a great experience.  You want to showcase and highlight your favorite things about what you do, what you love about your chosen field, your favorite products and services, and make sure that you’re conveying that in […]