Shopping For Your Session
When I last posted about what to wear for photos I left out where to shop! I got some messages about that and wanted to post a few deals too! My favorites are below.
First off RENT THE RUNWAY because renting for events and photos is my absolute ideal situation for clothing. And use code https://rtr.app.link/e/EXBYuFTPsU for $30 off your order!
I will always love TARGET because come on its Target and I think they have come a long way in the women’s and mens departments (their kids clothes have always been the cutest!).
One of my favorite online boutiques is ROOLEE.
I also love ZARA. The little boy clothes are so so so cute!
If you have any other recommendations feel free to add them in the comments.
I also wanted to plug two of my favorite hat stores because I’m a fan of a good hat:
GIGIPIP and GOORIN BROS are such amazing quality!
I added some photos below of ME! Because every photographer should also remember what it feels like to be on the other side of the camera I try to take photos often too as the client. I also love getting to collab with new makeup artists and photographers in my local area so I can always recommend someone I trust if I can’t be there for your event.
Photographer: Jenna Powers Photography
Outfit Details:
Sweater: Jolie Occasions
Blouse: Ann Taylor
Hat: Goorin Bros
Jeans: Madewell
Shoes: Sam Edelman
Glasses: Lenscrafters
Hair: The Blowout Bar
Senior-itis
Why do we put so much on our own plates, figuratively speaking that is? It’s something that’s been heavy when I go into meditation. Meeting all these amazing seniors something they mention in some form is feeling overwhelmed and what the future may look like soon. I searched for podcasts on the subject and listened with intention. I literally took notes.
This constant need for more and to constantly be doing more had to have some emotional space and reasoning. I found some answers and things that applied directly to me too. I am still processing and trying to understand my own inner workings but does anyone else feel or wonder those things? (You guys know I love Mom Is In Control!) Staying out of the RED zone of life, of stress is major for me but I don’t want to use retail therapy to stay out of my own head. “Parenting is personal growth on steroids.” I want to own my feelings, be able to say sorry, and to be a role model for my children.
Figuring out what makes you feel joy is actually hard, a kind of Marie Kondo-ing of fun. But feeling overwhelmed sometimes you have dig for the fun and joy parts. When we become adults and have to do all the “adulating” we forget ourselves and cover up all the wounds with just stuff and more stuff. I’m not kidding when I say I made a list of things that used to be fun to me and I chose one thing to practice over and over until it was fun again. Feeling emotionally content and alive was a major number one for me this year. yes, still working on it. But y’all its working.
Talking to these seniors truly makes me feel so grateful for the person I’ve worked to become and I think its amazing how aware of themselves they are. Especially this girl. She was AMAZING. How she talked about her mom made me emotional actually. Beautiful inside and out.
Happy Valentines
I read this quote the other day when we were talking about the history of Valentines day (yes the internet takes you down a hole into quotes lol): When we fall in love everything around us becomes more beautiful and appealing. Falling in love with yourself is no exception.
I loved that because it really is true. Every year I have major self goals and since last year was finding more balance (which hell yes i did!) .. this year was about enabling myself to have more perspective. And that meant even more perspective on loving myself. Why could other people love me so much and yet I was ignoring myself.
Self love improves your emotional and psychological state and I have been journaling, podcasting, and finding my way through that. The podcast ‘Mom is in Control’ which y’all know I love was about knowing when to stop and in essence was a lot about personal goals and self love too. If you guys have a listen I would love to know your thoughts.
I did this fun Valentine shoot for myself with my friend Rachel and it was just so good to feel good about myself and just do something creative. I can’t stress enough how much I’ve grown making a habit of carving out time for self exploration each day. It doesn’t always look perfect but its good. Growth isn’t comfortable people but it sure is making me feel more comfortable being me. Because you can’t be anyone else and God created YOU for a reason to be you. Sending out all the loving vibes and HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
