Grace Imaging

Gracie finally got her happily ever after yesterday. She was a COVID bride that went through so many bumps in the road to get it. She handled it with grace and dignity that reflected her true inner beauty. I took these bridals almost a year ago, having no idea her wedding wouldn’t take place until September. Yesterday’s weather was perfect. God we shining upon their union.

Calling all photographers! I have a ticket for sale for Hailey Faria’s workshop in Montana next month. In my opinion, she is the best educator in the industry. She pours life into everyone she touches soul. You will be inspired and rejuvenated after attending. You will make life long friendships. The dates are June 21 - 24th. She has extended payment plans available. https://www.haileyfariaphotography.com/reverie-montana/

I am closing my business. The COVID-19 Pandemic was a lot of bad things to a lot of people. To me, it ended up being a gift. It brought stillness to my life in a way I haven’t experienced in my adult life. That stillness gave way to clarity from God. He is saying, close your business. So I am. It is a decision I never thought I would make. The peace that speaking it into existence has caused me is overwhelming.... Half my life has been spent on this craft and business. And I made the decision with FULL peace in the space of a week. I married my husband two weeks after we decided to. Big decisions don’t require a lot of time, they require a trust in God and trust in your inner self. I trust both fully. This isn’t a money decision, I have enough to continue for months without additional income. This isn’t a success decision, I have been consistently booked without actively trying for years. This is a Trusting in God and God’s plan for my life decision. I appreciate your love and support as I make this huge transition. There will be speed bumps as I figure out exactly what this means for me. What I do know: I am going to close my studio, and sell all props and furniture. I will only do sessions from what is already on my books, or what needs to be rescheduled due to the Corona Virus. I am not cancelling anyone. Just not taking on anyone else. I will keep my social media going (after an undetermined length of break) to use as an outlet to share whatever creative juices start flowing. I am going to explore new art. I am going to breathe. I am going to make space in my life.

Raise your if you are struggling right now. I better get a from every single one of you reading this caption. We are all struggling. The inspirational Brené Brown said it right in a podcast. The world is collectively grieving the loss of normal. Not many of us know how to do that in a healthy manner. We are ALL experiencing it. Some more drastically than others. But we all have to grieve, and help each other grieve, for us to get through this pandemic.... My reason for posting this isn’t to add more negativity to your feed. My purpose is two fold. 1. I encourage you to allow your self the emotional space to feel the emotions you have been repressing. You deserve to. Only by feeling them can you move forward. 2. I want to know how I can support YOU? Can I pray for you? Message me. Do you need groceries? Message me. Do you just need someone to say you are strong and beautiful? Hey, you’re strong and beautiful.

We always want what we don’t have. Its funny how human nature works that way. You have the most beautiful curly hair in the world? Yeah you buy a straightner so it can be straight like Jenny down the block. You have straight hair? You spend hours a day curling it with a wand that burns your fingerprints off. Are you thinking what’s this got to do with me? ... Everything. I am an essential worker I am seeing my husband less and not spending the right kind of time with him. I am coming home exhausted and drained. He isn’t getting the attention he deserves. The non essential workers want to go back to work. The sound of their husbands breathing is driving them off the wall. Instead of spending energy I don’t have going down the nasty rabbit trail of comparison, I would be better served to put that energy towards my husband. Have you had any perspective shifts lately someone else might benefit from?