Last night I had a heart-to-heart conversation with a friend that I admire and respect beyond words. This conversation led to some heavy realizations for me. Being a business owner has opened my eyes to so many decisions and situations, not all easy to handle. A few things that have been consistent since I began this journey is my hunger for education, willingness to become a better photographer and businesswoman and my God-sized dreams. The same ones that keep me going, reminding me along the way to never settle.

I may not have all the answers (yet) but I know in my heart that I’m ready and willing to do what it takes to realize my dreams.

I came across this image on Instagram and I must thank Promise for sharing it. It was perfect timing. I plan to print this out and hang it in my office as a beautiful daily reminder.

What are some of your God-sized dreams?

Happy Friday!

I don’t know where to begin to describe last week. It’s still a blur of airplanes, delicious food, and laughter. Lots of laughter. When my dear and super-talented amiga, Kathy Romero, invited me to the Dominican Republic, I couldn’t have imagined the beauty, friendships, and experiences that awaited. I’ve been to previous Inspire Smart Success experiences, as an attendee in Orlando, Fl and as an exclusive photographer in Cancun, Mexico and every experience has brought new friends, inspiration and clarity. It’s a wonderful experience when the industry’s finest gather in an open and creative environment, where being inspired and soaking in words of wisdom comes as naturally as breathing.

In between catching up in the office after being away for 8 days and photo sessions this week, I look forward on reflecting over my notes and unforgettable experiences. I can’t wait to share my experience- Dominican style- on the blog in the next few weeks; but for now, I leave you with one of the precious scenes I saw daily while in DR.

Happy Monday!

In addition to shooting weddings and creative editorials, senior sessions are among our favorite type of shoots. The creativity, fashion and unique personalities make for an awesome combination.

Khaled and I are always honored when other photographers book our services. We see it as one of the highest compliments, so you can imagine our excitement when Chelsea contacted us for her senior portraits. Chelsea is a graphic designer/photographer graduating from the same university I attended, the University of Tampa, and is already making things happen! Her sweet personality and infectious smile  are beautiful attributes and we had an amazing time getting to know more about Chelsea and her future aspirations. We look forward to working again with her…maybe in DC, right Chelsea?? ;)

The beautiful light, weather, and location couldn’t have been more perfect for this session! Enjoy a selection of our favorite images:

Happy Sunday! I recently second-shot with a fellow photographer for the first time and it was a great experience. I’ll be blogging that experience with you (and sharing some beautiful images) a little later. But for now, I had my husband, Khaled, guest vlog today to give some feedback on second shooting at weddings/events.Enjoy!

I’m so excited about today’s vlog! Brides, grab something to drink, a pen and paper, you’re going to love this post. My good friend, Lauren, editor of Every Last Detail took some time from her busy day to chat with me about all things wedding. We discussed wedding details, timeline, booking your vendors, and so much more.

I had a great time interviewing Lauren and thank her for her time and support of my 30 day Vlog Challenge. I’m sure many will find this post very helpful. Please feel free to comment with any additional questions you may have.

Additionally, we mention one of my favorite resources, pinterest in the vlog, you can follow our boards here:

http://pinterest.com/eld_lauren/
http://pinterest.com/mariana_hm/