How My Business is Changing this Year

How My Business is Changing this Year

This summer, I made a few big changes in my business. I talked about the first one last week, when Nathan helped me make the hard decision to send Willow to daycare a few days each week. This has given me the gift not only of time to work, but also time to spend with my daughter without the pressure of getting things done. We’ve had more fun, enjoyed the warm weather, and spent more time together than ever before, and both of us are thriving as a result.

Because of all the extra time, I’ve been able to make two huge changes in my business…

Introducing We Are the Echo: Engaging with Foster Care in Hampton Roads

Introducing We Are the Echo: Engaging with Foster Care in Hampton Roads

If you’ve been following me for awhile you know I have a heart for foster care and organizations that serve the vulnerable and voiceless. In what I hope to become a monthly series, today I want to introduce you to We are the Echo, an organization that engages with foster care in Hampton Roads, from working with foster parents to helping social workers. Listen to their story, hear their heart, and find out how you can get involved.

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Tell me a little about yourself and your family.
We have five kids ranging in age from 16 down to 2 years, the youngest two coming into the family through adoption. We’re originally from Alabama, but have lived in Virginia for the last seven years. We love our life here, spending any free time at the beach or in the water. We’ve been in ministry for more than 20 years, Randall as a worship and associate pastor and Kelley in family ministries…

How to Plan a Wedding that Gives Back

How to Plan a Wedding that Gives Back

Over the years, one thing has struck me again and again: the brides who choose me as their wedding photographer are some of the kindest, most compassionate people I have ever met. I find this out before the big day at their engagement session, only to have it confirmed ten times over at the actual wedding. These amazing women (and men, because the groom is always involved as well!) have invested time, energy, and money into thinking about others on a day that most would agree is all about them.

Because this theme has been true throughout the years, I wanted to highlight the ways to give back at your wedding by supporting charitable organizations, creating eco-friendly wedding themes, and more. These are just a few of the things I have seen…