Are you living to work, or working to live? Here’s how and why I step away from my business for days at a time, without sacrificing my client experience or my sanity.

Being a solopreneur is NOT easy. And I have to admit, a huge part of my "secret" is that I have HoneyBook to keep me on track with it all. This client management system helps me book clients, send emails, contracts + invoices, and so much more. See exactly how I use HoneyBook in my own business, and get a 50% discount off your first year!

We all come programmed with a biological drive to categorize things in order to make sense of them. And if something can't be easily categorized somewhere or labeled as something, it causes chaos and discomfort. Even within ourselves. But the truth is… we are NOT one-dimensional creatures, and it kinda sucks when we get pegged that way.

She craved just one afternoon of normalcy + delight... where she could hang out with her daughter, bond over sandy cartwheels + ice cream cones, stroke her daughter's hair , share silly stories, and just BE.

This mother/daughter photo session happened almost 10 years ago, and it's still on my mind…

To me, it’s never just about getting “pretty pictures” for your brand. It’s about seeing who YOU are, all the magical stuff INSIDE your business + what you offer, and capturing THAT for the world to see… so your clients can fall in love with you, too. Check out Siobhan’s session + what she had to say about her branding photography experience with me…

I’ve been using HoneyBook for quite a few years now and love it so much that I am now officially part of the “HoneyBook Educator Team.” And one of the MOST ASKED QUESTIONS I get is “How can I create PRETTY client brochures in HoneyBook?” So I’ve created a video to show you exactly how to do that, and am also sharing a HoneyBook discount code to take 50% off your first year!

As a branding photographer, one of the most common things I hear from clients is “I know I NEED new photos, but don’t know exactly of WHAT.” No worries, because I’m here to help you figure it out... while helping you save time and $$$, too! Here’s how…

Imagine how it would feel if someone surprised you with 15-20 positive compliments all at once… and just how POWERFUL this would be if you were a 12-year old struggling to feel good about yourself. Yeah... THIS is what The WHO I AM Project is all about. And it’s NOW OPEN to tweens/teens ages 10-18 in Bend, Oregon.

“It was one of the single most memorable experiences I have ever had. EVER.” This is what Chantal had to say about her recent photoshoot with me. Read more + see why…

"Make what you do feel like CHRISTMAS," they said. The anticipation, the excitement, and the BEST present ever. This was the advice I got from not one, but TWO biz moguls I look up to. So for the first time in a long time, I PLAYED. For my clients. And for mySELF. And MAGIC was made…

Ready or not, the holiday season is almost HERE! Here are 3 BIG reasons to book your Bend Oregon family photo session NOW so you don’t miss out on all the fun. BONUS: book by October 15th + receive 25 FREE holiday cards!

Looking for holiday mini sessions in Bend, OR? Here’s why you might actually want to SKIP THE MINI and book a FULL-length family portrait instead… especially if you’ve got YOUNG kiddos…

Growing a business + brand nowadays means that you HAVE to have a steady social media presence. But HOW do you do it without losing your mind in the process? Let me show you…

Let’s talk about copyright. Because this is an area where I see entrepreneurs making some of the biggest (and most costly) mistakes in their business. This is largely in part because the rules of social media and digital marketing are constantly changing. But being unaware of these changes won’t protect you from lawsuits. So let me show you how to avoid these pitfalls and protect yourself…

Every small business dreams of hitting it big with free PR + media exposure. They want to go viral, have celebrities and well-known influencers becoming brand advocates, and be seen and promoted in places like The Today Show. But when opportunity knocks, will you be ready? Click to learn how to prep your small biz for BIG PR.

Want to learn how to look good on ZOOM? I’m sharing 6 simple tips for looking your best on-camera for all your zoom calls. From better lighting, to what to wear, and what to have in your background… I’m showing you how to show off your brand to its best for all your videos, zoom calls and online interviews. Click here to read more and get all the tips!

Utilizing my PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE and experience in the DIGITAL MARKETING WORLD, I quickly became one of Bend, Oregon's go-to brand photographers. And now I'm getting found nationwide and even globally. My work has been seen on local billboards, in The Source and Bend Magazine, and even on the Today Show. But that’s just PART of the story…

“You should give this up.” Over and over, the voice of reason whispers to me. But this voice is not my own. Because if I were to listen to reason, I would have given it all up a long time ago. And dear fellow creatives…  I know I’m NOT alone in feeling this way. Come see if you feel the same…

Celebrate your past victories. They will fuel your future goals and ambitions. Despite last year NOT going as originally planned, here are the 2019 successes I’m celebrating…

It seems like nowadays, the phrase “Personal Branding” is being dropped everywhere. I mean… from the influencers showing off their pretty pink styled squares on instagram to the Facebook video ads that keep telling you that you NEEEEED Personal Branding in your business, you can’t really escape it. But the problem is… many of these people are simply using Personal Branding as a BUZZWORD without even really knowing what it actually IS. So keep reading to learn what Personal Branding really is, what it ISN’T, and how to effectively utilize it in your business…

I’m sure you’ve heard that when it comes to marketing your brand or business, “stories sell.” We all recognize the power of a good story. The emotional connection, the ability for a potential client to recognize a piece of themselves in what you do, and what they want a piece of their world to look like. But even more powerful than when a business/brand tells their own story… is when someone becomes an advocate and tells that story FOR YOU.

As a solopreneur, handling my own accounting used to give me nightmares. But ignoring money matters doesn’t make them go away, and so I promised myself (and my business) that I’d get better. And slowly but surely, I have. Here are my top tips + tools for getting better at handling the accounting stuff for your small business, even if you’re not a “numbers” kinda person… (or scroll to the bottom to get right to the discounts!)

Did you know that one of my FAAAAAAVORITE things to photograph is behind-the-scenes pics for small businesses + brands??? Why? Because there's so much HEART that goes into everything they do, which is absolutely impossible to convey through stock photos and a boring headshot. Each business + brand has a STORY, and I like to tell it.

Today's #tiptuesday goes out to my small businesses + solopreneurs out there: Your business is so much MORE than just the finished product or service you provide. And THAT'S what you need to show people. Check out this featured Bend business to see more.