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I’m just going to say it. There’s something that has often frustrated me about photographers—they don’t want to pay for photography.

Some do trades with other photographers, which is fine. Great even. I’m all about bartering when you can. Some try to take their own photos, whether that’s headshots, family portraits, or brand photos. Again, totally fine. But then there are the ones in most of my groups on Facebook that say, “My ideal clients can afford to spend way more than I can on photos.”

I’m sure you’ve all heard about this new … trend? I hate calling this a trend because that implies that it’s going away. And really, I know most people are trying to make it a lifestyle. And it should be, for sure. 

So baby showers. I … don’t love them. In fact, I kind-of think they are the worst thing ever.

Before I get assaulted by everyone, I get that I am on an island here. People have argued with me for years about how it represents support and community and love. But I have always had a hard time reconciling playing pin-the-bow-on-the-baby with the sisterhood.

the hours feel long
meals, walks, books, games, and lessons.
the list can go on.

but the months fly by,
the years are a blink. time steals
our recollection.

I feel like I need to preface this post with an apology. None of you moms knew this (or worse, maybe you did!), but I judged you for something. Hard. No, it wasn’t how messy your house was. Or your birthing plan. Or how you ate/drank/dressed/lived during pregnancy. It was how much energy you put into getting ready for your baby.

I do not claim for even a second that I am close to living a zero-waste lifestyle. I simply think that we can all make tiny changes that add up to a big impact. I never want to guilt anyone into making these kinds of choices. I’m just telling you that it was a super […]