Photography has helped me find confidence through creativity in numerous ways. People know me as the mom photography teacher. Maybe they even know the Momtography® name. I teach moms to take better pictures with their…
Get Moving When You’re Feeling Stuck
This school year has been quite the curveball. I am grateful to our teachers. And grateful to connect with my daughter more during the day. But it’s also taking me longer to complete tasks or…
How to Get Ready to Start A Project (even if you’re unsure)
A few years ago, I dreamt of running a half marathon. It was a dream I didn’t think possible but I was ready to listen to the little voice that said I could. What is…
How to Get Back on Track When Life Goes Sideways
Do you feel like everything has gone sideways and you’re struggling to get back on track? You are not alone. 2020 has been … interesting to say the least. I came into the year so…
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…
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…
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,…
A Must Have Creativity Toolkit for Moms
Losing a sense of myself and my creativity after becoming a mom wasn’t something that was an instant realization. In fact, I’m not sure at the time I even realized how important the creative process…
Snapshot Upgrade: Surprising advice for better family photos
Becoming a mom is one of life’s biggest transitions. And taking better baby photos is just as much a mental challenge as it is a technical one. I get asked so often by my students…