

Small victories
It seems simple enough. Open a Word document, compose some sentences, let the computer check your spelling and grammar, then post, sending your words out into the world. And it would be JUST that easy except for finding a beautiful photo which visually matches the theme or feeling of the words and saying something meaningful or thought provoking or structured. And, for me, there’s always got to be some kind of silver lining, some small shiny pebble in the sidewalk that leans


Getting back to work
I have a habit of rebooting my blog. By rebooting, I just mean, starting again after a long absence from posting. It’s such a strange thing when I really think about it, since writing has always been my inspiration, my passion, who I am at my core. So why do I run from the thing that makes me feel alive? It’s the same way with my art. I create in waves, usually when it’s tied to a deadline. So for the past month I’ve been working on orders for The White Crane Gallery and


Storytelling
As some of you already know, Jerred hasn’t been shooting much the last few years, aside from his personal projects. He’s been focusing on his new position at Westside. I thought this would be the perfect time to start a new adventure. So, since the beginning of the year, I’ve been working on a new direction for the business and myself, as an artist. Storytelling is still the heart of what I’ll be doing, but now it will be a blend of all my creative passions: photography, art


Leap
I doubt myself. A lot. And that can be a bit of a challenge, to say the least, when you are a small business owner who must survive on trying to promote what you do and, ultimately, who you are. I am constantly comparing myself to others, frustrated that I can't find the time to follow through with all my creative ideas. I get overwhelmed by all the things I should be doing that I shut down. Don't start. I am always trying to be a better photographer, artist, writer, mother,