Work should always ALWAYS find a way to be fun. For three days this past week, I spent time in McDowell, Virginia, one of the darkest places in the state in the middle of the mountains, with two fantastic people. While we had a work goal in mind (see the epic pic at the bottom […]

We had our first ISO:EDU workshop on Sunday, and it was fantastic. Photographers from all skill sets came out, and we had a great time talking about what it takes to get published and get out there. We also went into some fun lighting scenarios with Mike Dragon’s awesome lighting skills.  It was our first workshop, so […]

I’m up early this morning.  Too early. 6am literally woke me up and told me to get out of bed and get to work so that I can enjoy time with my family later.  We’re going to see Santa, watch Norfolk’s Grand Illumination Parade, and have time with friends.  Tomorrow we’re going to go walk […]

Clearly, I love to blog.  Not only do I blog a ton for Misty Saves the Day and it’s clients, but I’m also the co-creator of ISO:ALT.  It’s a lot easier to blog when you love to, but if you don’t (or even if you do) – do you realize WHY you’re doing it? Do […]

It has quite literally been a banner week for me.  On Thursday, I turned 30.  That was crazy to me in and of itself (30? Really? I’m too young for this!).  Mike & I launched ISO:ALT with one of the most beautiful photoshoots ever: My littlest, my Wrenny Penny, the one who, the day that […]

I have to confess that I am extraordinarily guilty of not taking days off.  Ever.  For some people, that’s totally fine.  For me, that’s usually fine.  But it’s important to schedule days for yourself.  I write it in my planner, I take a night off with my husband, friends, take a day at the waterpark […]