I have this thing with being really hard on myself. I keep it all locked inside -- but the feelings of defeat are palpable. There are some days where I leave a photoshoot, get straight to my car, and just have to sit there, unable to move for a few minutes. It's still so odd [...]
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The Homebody, episode 3 // Closet Library
This sweet little home of mine has gone through MANY transitions. When my marriage ended, it was a really tough call for me to make, but I decided to stay in the same apartment. Choosing this meant that I was going to have to start from the ground up all over again, making things totally [...]
Capturing Authenticity Branding Workshop //
In two months, on August 13th, I will be hosting my very first "Capturing Authenticity Branding Workshop"! It has taken seven years of hard work, motivation and consistency for me to be able to do what I love full time. I am sharing my secrets of creative success at this workshop! 🙂 We tend to [...]
How To Shoot 4 Different Looks in a 30 Minute Mini-Session
Mini sessions may seem quick, but they are plenty of time to capture what you want if you make the most of it. As a model and photographer, I can honestly say that whether you are in front of or behind the camera, my advice to you is the same...and I will be sharing it [...]
3 Key Steps to Unshakable Confidence!
Happy Monday, friends! Today I am SO excited to share the first episode of "Girls Interrupted" with you! Insecurities start as these tiny, little seeds that take root in our hearts and minds...but they grow into these identity issues and huge lies that change the way we view our own self worth. My co-host, Ashlee, [...]
5 Tips For Having the Tough Conversations with Friends.
"If you love learning, you love the discipline that goes with it— how shortsighted to refuse correction!" -Proverbs 12: In our generation, we often go with a "whatever works for you"..."do what you feel like doing"..."whatever you feel is best" kind of mentality. In the midst of becoming very reliant on our ever changing feelings, [...]
Embrace Your Beautiful Mess
Have you ever woken up with serious bed-head? You know, the kind where each strand of hair seems to be spiraling out of control in different directions? I can relate. My biggest frustrations, and beauty meltdowns, usually occur when I try to fight Mother Nature. Yes-I attempt to tame the beast (my hair, that is). [...]
DIY Beach Hair
Whether you're near the beach or far from it, summer is here and beach waves are in! Celebrities of all ages and hair types are rocking the natural, beach wave hairdo... Some red carpet hairdos are impossible for us to attain. But fear not-this easy, messy, summer do is something we can all rock! I [...]
How to get perfect summer beach waves!
It's heating up on this 85 degree SoCal day...and I think we're all ready for summer hair! We always strive for those perfect beach waves...the natural bounce and body in our hair. However, it's hard to get the "beach wave" look when we're in the city going to work, rather than sitting in the warm [...]