The French 75 Journal

You should simplify your photography gear. Yep, I know what you’re thinking… “Wait, what? But I’ve worked and saved sooo hard to buy what I have!” I get it. Back when I was shooting portraits and weddings, I felt like I was constantly considering which lens/camera equipment I should save for next.  I loooove buying […]

It happened again the other day, I was scrolling through Instagram and came across the post of a female influencer who shared a picture of that “moment” when she knew she found her calling and her higher purpose in life. She was successful in her business, making six or seven figures, and she finally felt […]

New Year Resolutions. January Goal Planning. I’ve heard it all and I’ve tried it all. Unfortunately, I’ve also found year after year, that regardless of how well I plan out the 12 months ahead, I rarely make it past February in terms of continuing on the path to my goals. It’s frustrating, and makes me […]

Seven years ago, I couldn’t picture this day. Seven years ago, we were in the midst of sleepless nights with a newborn, long days of couch cuddles, and learning how to be a new family of three. Those days were beautiful, and long, and sometimes felt as if they would never end. Then as she […]

Something a little different is gracing the blog this morning, and I’m here for it. I recently announced that Portrait Sessions are making a comeback on a very limited basis, and I couldn’t be more excited to launch this new area of my business with this particular session. First, because these portraits are simply stunning. […]

I started my photography business in the Spring 0f 2015, after learning how to take pictures of my daughter on a used Canon Rebel camera I borrowed from my parents two years prior. I’ll never forget the moment I made the decision to just take the plunge and go for it. My husband and I […]

Can I let you in on a little secret? I book the majority of my clients through word of mouth and referrals. I have literally built my business all thanks to the praise my current clients give me, and I can attribute that to client experience. Over the years, I’ve recognized that it starts at […]

I turned 30 last year, and I was pretty excited. I know people are hesitant to accept their age, and maybe I’ll share those sentiments someday. But as I turned 30, things were only looking up. Little did I know, my 30th year would be the year I would see a global pandemic, murder hornets, […]

Overwhelm is never a fun feeling to have in business. It might be due to a lack of systems, low price point, inexperience or even a lack of strategy. Whatever the issue, it is important to address the root cause eventually. Until you can get to that point, you have to start by just taking […]