My child turned three, but I feel like I'm newly born

December 17, 2024 in maternity, boudoir, Personal, family

I’ve never understood why we don’t celebrate the mothers on their child’s birthday.

We are constantly being reborn.

We are teaching ourselves something new and it’s our first time, just as it is our child’s.

Yesterday was spent celebrating our child, Maeve. This little being is the most special human I’ve ever met (yes, I know, every parents says this). But, she spreads joy everywhere she goes. Strangers can’t help but smile and talk to her.

It was bittersweet. I love watching her grow and become her own self, but damn it’s hard. Knowing that we will never be in this stage with her again hurts.

I haven’t been big on birthdays since I’ve been an adult. So much of the magic has faded and a lot of it feels like I’m just going through the motions.

Redefining the Value of Creativity - An Interview with Sean Low and Shannon Griffin

November 04, 2024 in art, boudoir, family, Personal

I was asked to guest-host one of my favorite podcasts, The Motherhood Anthology. This is a group I hold close to my heart and one that I have mentored in numerous times. Kim, the owner, is an amazing human as well as a talented artist. She is someone I’ve grown to love over the years, so when she asked if I would not only be a mentor, but also guest-host her podcast, I jumped at the chance.

I chose Sean Low for this episode. He’s someone that I’ve looked to for inspiration for the last few years.

I talk about Sean often to those I mentor. He is the one that inspired me to create my process, with clients, around building trust and tension. You can read about that here.

I can sum Sean up in one of his own quotes: “A creative business is when you get paid to get lost.” This is the way he sees the world and why I believe every artist, who truly wants to make a living while creating, should listen to him.

Life was beautiful before you

September 23, 2024 in Personal, family

Life was beautiful before you.

It was simple.

It was full of freedom and exploration.

It was light.

Now there is this weight.

There is a heaviness because I’ve never known that love like this exists and the fear of losing it is too immense.

I’m noticing colors in the sky that I hadn’t cared to look for since childhood.

I’m hearing birds sing to each other on our morning walks I didn’t used to take.

You point out the moon in the morning sky and it’s as if I had forgotten to look up.

Yes, life was beautiful and simple before you, but now it’s vast and spectacular.

-to Maeve

Wellington Family Photographer

September 16, 2024 in family, maternity

Something I really love about this session is that you can almost feel the warmth of the sun when looking through the photographs. It just feels like home. There is light and laughter and so much love. They truly never stopped laughing and playing.

This session celebrated the joy of their family, the beauty of motherhood, and their deep connection to nature.

Boca Raton Maternity Photographer

September 04, 2024 in family, maternity

Gaby and Ryan are avid surfers and travel the world to do so. They are currently living in North Florida, but were home visiting family in Boca Raton and knew they wanted to involve the ocean in their session.

Your photographs should encompass your environment; the very place that brings you inspiration and feeds your soul. For these two, that involves water and movement.

We met at sunrise and the rest is history.