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  How often have you told yourself, “I’ll do it when…” “When I lose the weight.” “When life slows down.” “When I feel more like I have more confidence.” “When everything is perfect.” Let me ask you this, sis—how long have you been waiting? As a premier Austin portrait photographer, I work with women daily […]

Portrait, Thoughts & Musings

April 14, 2025

The Powerful Key to Confidence is YOU!

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Hey Love, Let’s get one thing straight: confidence isn’t something you stumble upon—it’s something you build. And no, you don’t need to be in your 20s, be a certain size, or have life “all figured out” to be confident. Especially as women over 40, 50, 60, and beyond—we’ve already proven our strength. Now, it’s about […]

40 Over 40, Portrait, Thoughts & Musings

April 7, 2025

Confidence Isn’t Found—It’s Built (Especially After 40)

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That little voice inside your head… is it whispering doubts? “Is something wrong with me?” “Is this even working?” “Do I need to slash my prices?” “Should I just throw in the towel?” If the crickets are chirping louder than your booking notifications, the inquiries are ghosting you, and your DMs are gathering digital dust, […]

Makin' Money Moves, Mindset Coaching, Thoughts & Musings

March 31, 2025

5 Sure-Fire Ways Your Mindset Will Take You Through the Slow Seasons

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Sometimes, life throws us a curveball we didn’t see coming. This past week, I felt a deep sadness—a heaviness that settled in my chest, hard to shake. Like many, the results of the recent election weighed on me. I wasn’t just disappointed; it felt personal. It wasn’t about the politics as much as it was […]

Thoughts & Musings

November 18, 2024

Rising Above: Finding Strength Within When the World Feels Heavy

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Let’s talk about makeup – not in the heavy, glam sense, but in the light of how it effortlessly adds a touch of creativity and confidence to our everyday lives. Makeup, far from being a chore or an obligation, is an enjoyable expression of individuality. In this post, we’ll explore makeup’s relaxed yet empowering side, […]

Thoughts & Musings

February 1, 2024

The Artful Grace of Makeup

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“It will change your life forever.” “It will be the most difficult thing you have ever done, but it’s also the most rewarding.” “It gets easier.” These are all things that I heard people say multiple times after becoming pregnant, but if I’m being real, I don’t really know what any of that means. The […]

Client Stories, Guest Blog, Thoughts & Musings

November 15, 2023

My Client, Cara Welch on Motherhood

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Since my surgery, I’ve had a life coach helping me with everything, including body and self-image issues. For some reason, I do good for a while. Then I go back into self-sabotaging ways. There is something about the power of a portrait that was more healing for by body than the mirror or coaching I […]

Mindset Challenge, Portrait, Thoughts & Musings

September 28, 2023

Hello body! I am going to love you just where you are.

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Hey there, gorgeous! Today, I want to dive into something dear to my heart: the Empower Over 40 experience. It’s all about celebrating the beauty, wisdom, and grace of age. But wait, why are some women still hesitating? Let’s chat about some common reasons and why I’m not buying it!! “My body isn’t ready?” We’ve […]

40 Over 40, Thoughts & Musings

September 13, 2023

9 Reasons You Can’t do the Empower Over 40 Photoshoot

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In the grand tapestry of life, an energy flows through us all, an energy that is not love. It’s a force that can be heavy and burdensome and hold us back from experiencing the true beauty of existence. But here’s the secret: You have the power to transform it. Imagine this energy as a storm […]

Portrait, Thoughts & Musings

September 6, 2023

Energy that is NOT Love…Fix that!

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Hey there, let’s talk about those moments in life when your stomach does somersaults, your heart races, and you can’t help but wonder if you’re completely nuts. Yep, you guessed it – we’re diving into that “throw-up” moment. Contrary to what you might think, these moments are actually signs that you’re on the right path. […]

Thoughts & Musings

August 28, 2023

When You’re Having that “Throw-Up” Moment

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