Several years ago I hired a consultant to help me rebrand my retail photography business out of wedding world to an emphasis on bridal portraits (my single favorite kind of photo shoot to do…still).

Part of that rebranding process included codifying what I believe and stand for and what makes me tick. What makes me – ME.

Results of that arduous and valuable exercise are written below. They still ring true, and these statement still spice my life.

I Believe…
... life is a musical, and we all have more fun when we explode in spontaneous song and dance.
... in brilliant song lyrics. Beautiful words matter to me, even when they are written by others.
... coffee sipped slowly from a mug is like stopping to smell the roses, an intentional pause makes life so much richer.
... in dressing up. I am theatrical and think how you look matters.
... the word gourmet deserves to be heard daily.
... red wine is the cherry on my sundae.
... you are always more beautiful than you think.
... in the all-about-you decadence of black & white.
... bridal portraits are the most important portraits of a woman's lifetime, meant to portray her at a pinnacle of her style and elegance.