“You’re so lucky—you just take pictures for a living!”

Me: laughs in 13

catalogs needing attention in Lightroom, overdue emails, and the 12 browser windows open to different outfit inspo boards.

What you see is me showing up, camera in hand, clicking away with a smile.

What you don’t see is the 95% of the job that happens before I even step out the door.

Because I don’t just set a date and show up—I show up long before your session even starts. I’m behind the scenes perfecting timelines, scouting locations, helping with outfit planning, sending prep guides, communicating your vision, and making sure everything feels just right for you.

Why? Because my clients are absolutely amazing and deserve to feel seen, prepared, and excited. It’s not just about taking beautiful photos—it’s about giving you an experience you’ll love from start to finish.

So while every small business owner prices things differently, what you don’t always see behind those numbers is all the time, energy, resources, and yes, even financial investment it takes to run a legal, professional, and intentional business that cares.

The cost of running the back end of things isn’t small—and neither is the heart we put into it. So next time someone side-eyes a small business price tag, just remember:

You’re not just paying for a service.

You’re investing in someone’s everything.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a to-do list to tackle and about six sticky notes judging me silently. And I know a couple of these will need to pushed to tomorrow!