September 28, 2015

Courtney + Kenitho (Engaged)

Courtney + Kenitho (Engaged)

You guuuyyysss.....My sister (not by blood) is getting married!! I am suuuper excited you just don't even know...PLUS she's allowing me to capture such a monumental moment in her life.

And about a couple weekends ago, we went to Belle Isle to take their engagement photos. I was really nervous because I had never been there before and it was my first engagement session! 

But God!

...helped me like He always does when I surrender to Him.

It definitely didn't turn out how I imagined. They ended up in a completely different park, and then there was some rock hopping with hopes of not falling in the water and ruining all my equipment. You know...small stuff...

But I had such a fun and amazing time and got some great shots! And I look forward to the wedding next month!

Oh and let me warn you...

They are a GORGEOUS family! And their outfits??...On point! So be prepared to be overwhelmed!








September 25, 2015

If You're a Creative You Need to Apart of This!

-Tuesdays Together -

Stylist Workshop


A few weeks ago I discovered this Facebook group called "The Rising Tide Society"(TRTS). It's an amazing group for small businesses, entrepenures, hobbyists, that are creatives like me! They even have subgroups all across the country and beyond called "Tuesdays Together" where we meet once a month on a Tuesday (which Tuesday depends on the location's group). 

#CommunityOverCompetition

The best thing about this group is that they promote community over competition. Where instead of us being afraid of others possibly steeling our clients or keeping our tricks of the trade a secret, we share our knowledge, uplift one another, and help each other grow in our businesses!

This month was my first time, and it was a stylist workshop. 

And I gotta be honest...it really wasn't at all I expected. Not that it was bad, it was great! I learned a lot about styling my photos for Instagram, which is something I've been (very) slowly getting into. I also enjoyed meeting new people and getting connections, especially since I was new to the Richmond area and had ZERO friends -- oh by the way we just moved back to Fredericksburg last week...I know, we move a lot!

I was just expecting it to be more fashioned geared since I have a few projects in mind and I need to get connected with some fashion designers. I also, need to connect with a stylist to help for with the overall design of the shoot.

Regardless...

I am so grateful for TRTS...I'm constantly on Facebook researching and learning from the many many talented creatives who are apart of the group. I'm really looking forward to the next meeting!



Here's me at the styling workshop, attempting to style this invitation!


 
And these are my attempts...



 I technically styled this too. Although it's really just liked a flower arrangement on a chair. But sometimes less is more!



A few shots of the workshop!