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The last couple posts were slightly downers, and I apologize! So let’s celebrate a win. After my meeting next week with an awesome bride and groom, I will officially hit my goal of 20 weddings for 2020. I haven’t totally decided if I’m going to take on any more; though I have had a couple inquiries and have sent my pricing. I’m very comfortable with how they are spread throughout the entire year, no season is jam packed 🙌🙌🙌 (if you were around last fall you’d know I had a billion weddings back to back...ok, like 9 back to back. 13 weddings within the last 3.5 months of 2019!) This year, I have at least one a month and a max of 3/month. And I’m smiling ear to ear :) There’s breathing room 🥰 Tomorrow kicks off 2020 wedding season and though I’m still shook from overworking myself last year, I’m ready to get my camera in my hand and make some “happily ever after” magic. #mittenstate #theknotmichigan #weddingdaymagazine #michiganphotographer #michiganwedding #michiganweddingphotographer #rusticwedding #2020bride #bridevibes #trendybride #futuremrs #weddingdetails #midwestphotographer #theknotbestofweddings2020 #soloverly #capturethecreative #creativeweddingphotography #detailoriented #blackbarnweddingvenue

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“Anticipation.” Ya’ll; I’m seriously tempted to move south next year. 😂 we’ve had winter for all of two weeks and I’m over it already. Fear and anxiety in slow season always gets to me and coupled with seasonal depression, it sometimes paralyzes me!! I can’t think ahead, I have had a hard time this month trying to prepare for the year - taxes, updating the website, brainstorming how to bring along more seniors (senior rep team?). I think of what I need to do, but struggle with the energy and excitement to propel myself forward. Any other entrepreneur having major burnout and weather blues and just can’t focus?!? Let’s get together! I’ve got some photog friends wanting to meet up. Perhaps if we all brainstorm together, the hive mind might help get me motivated!! #photocommunity #photocommunity #jacksonmichigan #michiganphotographer #michiganwinter #puremichigan #michiganweddingphotographer #planningahead #seasonaldepression #slowseason #downtime #therisingtidesociety #risingtide #midwestphotographer

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This little lady got her FIFTH note home today from the teacher since January 6th. 😭😭😭😭 Today, because she deliberately put her hand in the fish bowl. Doesn’t say how many times it was done... I hope the teacher wouldn’t waste time writing me over one time doing it..... Our kid needs to learn to listen the first time, and we’re working on/struggling with it at home. But at the same time, I feel the notes are now becoming petty and I’m starting to feel like we’re failing her and the teacher. Ugh. School age kids are tough when you have a hyper and very active kiddo. Thank goodness for conferences. Hoping to get a resolution and game plan for her so we can all succeed. #toughkids #parentingishard #toughlove #adhdparenting #tryingtobegood

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I almost didn’t share this image for #fridayintroductions because it was taken with my phone. But you know what? It best depicts how you’d see me during our time together. Hair up, camera in hand...probably very little makeup because I rushed out the door to meet up with you because #momlife lol. This giddy smile shows up on my face when golden hour actually happens for us (it’s my favorite kind of light and it never lasts long enough). And lastly; if it’s below 60, I’m probably in a parka (or my beloved Harry Potter sweater) because I hate the cold, but willing to do whatever it takes to get the shots we desire. I can’t wait to work with you in 2020. #2021seniors #2020brides #2020families #michiganphotographer #michiganphotography #photographerselfie #theknotbestofweddings2020 #theknotmichigan #midwestweddingphotographer #travelphotographer #photographyentrepreneurs #behindthelens #jacksonmichigan #lansingmichigan #annarbormichigan #battlecreekmichigan #annarborphotographer #lansingmichiganphotographer #adrianmichigan.

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Shall we dub this #marvelousmonday today in hope to deter the dreary woes of the weather?!? Well, that’s my hope anyway! Getting in the right mindset today to conquer my to-do list when I’d rather be snuggling my pup on the couch, bingeing @outlander_starz lol Let’s make today marvelous together, alright?!