I'm a branding photographer by trade, but I love sharing
other pieces of my life with you here!  Here's a little about me...

ABOUT ME

BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY

CROWNED FOR ASHES

FL LOCAL FAVES

STUFF I LOVE

FOR CREATIVES & BUSINESSES

hi friend!! welcome!!

I love to help really busy creative women share the heart behind their brand & step out of the social media overwhelm by creating images that communicate their brand message & personality.
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branding
photographer

I've been a military spouse, a caregiver, and now I'm a widow.  Chris & I always wanted to use our story to help veteran couples & dreamt of starting a non-profit. When he passed away, I took the leap, started it & expanded the mission to also serve young widows.

crowned
for ashes

I love helping other businesses & creative women hone their craft and develop their brand & marketing strategies.  Check out the latest guides, tutorials & classes on the blog & in the shop.  I hope my tips, tricks & presets give you back precious time for things you love!

photography
& business TIPS

I started my Instagram & blog in 2010 to share my wedding photography business, but these platforms have changed over the years into a place where I love to share my favorite things like products I'm loving, fun finds & pieces of my life.

stuff i love

Check out some of my fave things to do, see, wear, and eat while at Disney over on Instagram story highlights, including the EPCOT festivals + RunDisney.

ALL DAY
I DREAM
OF DISNEY

I love sharing my favorite shops, eats, and beaches on Florida's beautiful Emerald Coast + my daily adventures.

And coming soon, you can find my fave salty prints over in the [ SHOP ]

local faves on
the emerald coast

in choosing joy, regardless of circumstances.
in celebrating your journey... every crazy,
wonderful, colorful, whimsical, spirited,
ugly, painful & unexpected minute of it.
in linking arms with others & sharing our stories.

I get a lot of DMs on Instagram when I share about the Disney races I’m running asking questions like this: I want to run a Disney race, but I’m not a runner.  Where do I even begin with training? I totally feel you on this.  The truth is, I actually hated running until I […]

How to train for a Disney Princess Half Marathon

a non-runner’s advice :: how I started running