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  • This is a semi-emotional throwback Thursday. This is just two years ago. My first test client on my new business model was my “Auntie Grandma”. She’s my late grandmother’s sister. I did her hair and makeup and she wore a dress she hand-sewed herself. She told me she never took good pictures but she let me photograph her anyway. I want to cry looking at this because not shortly after they found cancer in her sinuses. Two years later and sometimes she doesn’t recognize herself in her photos. I have her photo beside my bed, and every week I get to spend a few hours with her lately as I have the blessed opportunity to work from home. We watch whatever she wants and I let her eat whatever she wants 😅. Cancer sucks. But I’m grateful to God for his gifts to us. For the gift to humanity by giving the wisdom to someone to capture a moment for eternity, and for the gift He gave me to capture it. I shot this at my first “studio” space. A super narrow empty office (a long closet) with no windows at my old part-time job. This photo is priceless to me. The laughs shared and how she felt pampered that day will warm my heart forever. She’s my constant reminder that what I do matters and that it’s priceless. I love her so much. She’s the grandma I wish I had 💕. Praying she has lots more time with us. But more than anything that she has peace and comfort and joy.
  • I love doing personal branding shots for my clients. This is one of my gorgeous clients @jenniferrosadore There’s nothing more important than your first impression and these days it’s digital. Potential clients look you up on social media or a google search before they hire you. What will they find when they seek you out? Does it properly reflect who you are? I take my time to make sure your photos look like “you”! You can visit the link in my bio for more info on your own session (www.staceygardin.com)
  • There’s nothing better than one of your clients getting booked from one of your shots! Congrats @jdpittmon 🎉 #bookedandblessed
  • When you look up and notice it’s finally Friday 🙌🏽. @kelleycornish has a new website up and it looks amazing! Go check it out at www.kelleycornish.com. Congratulations Kelley and great job @peculiar_llc !
  • As you start your day, with emails and maybe a warm beverage (I’m a tea drinker, no coffee for me 💁🏽‍♀️), don’t forget to take a moment to breathe. We wake up and dive right in to our devices. Take a minute to place your feet on the floor, stretch, and just breathe while you clear your thoughts and find some peace. How do you like to start your day?
  • “We need women who are so strong they can be gentle, so educated they can be humble, so fierce they can be compassionate, so passionate they can be rational, and so disciplined they can be free.” – Kavita Ramdas Getting the opportunity to capture the beauty of women is such an honor for me. Ashleigh stopped by the studio during her birthday week from Texas. I absolutely LOVED her fun personality and warm spirit! She’s preparing for an exciting journey of using the gifts God have her. I cannot wait to see all He has in store 🙌🏽
  • @aprilcevans is the founder of the group @wmnldrs They have a mission “to build a community of WMNLDRS, who despite [having] differences, join together to inspire all women to embrace their call to leadership.” I firmly believe in the current slogan “The future is female” because women have so much power. It’s especially true when we join forces. We, as leaders, can make the world a better place. Go to the @wmnldrs page and give it a follow 💕
  • Practice makes perfect 👌🏽. After finishing up edits for a few clients I took some time this evening to practice editing watching my online retouching class. Continuing education is necessary for growth!
  • “The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.” ~ Rajneesh What an honor to add this gem to the family gallery! Arialle is just such a graceful, beautiful, and kind soul. Before we got started with the shoot, she went off to the side to feed her baby girl. I asked if I could take a shot to capture the memory. She obliged, and I am ever so grateful that she did. The connection between a mother and their baby during breastfeeding is a wonder. Thank you for allowing this portrait to be available to the world. #blackbreastfeedingweek
  • #WCW goes to my trainer @ufita_fitness She’s so cute. It’s sometimes hard to scowl at her when she makes me do things I’m not fond of 😒. I can’t knock these results though! I see a 6 pack in my future 🙌🏽💕 Swipe right for why I almost turned around and went home this morning 🤣😅.
  • Today is another rainy day with a view so I thought it was fitting for this photo. I absolutely believe in what I preach to others. You should have your portrait taken every year. It’s a great self reflection tool but also a self appreciation tool. I appreciate the journey I see in my portraits. Both physically and spiritually. Your portrait tells a story. What’s yours?
  • “Looking back, I’ve always been interested in career paths, and people have come to me for career or life advice throughout the years.  Potential career fits were something that I loved mapping out.” -Nicole Nicole has a unique consulting business. She helps women navigate their career path. “Many women feel that they have to choose between being a good employee or a good parent, spouse, friend and the list goes on and on.  The struggle is real, and I’ve been [there]... I’m the career disruptor helping ambitious women...disrupt traditional thinking around their careers.” To learn more about how Nicole can help you in your journey, visit her website at www.thenicoleandrews.com
  • “I never wake up in the morning and wonder why I am here. I wake up and wonder why I am not making here better.” ― Jeffrey Fry Did you know that there is a large percentage of freshman entering high school on a 2nd grade reading level? I was shocked too. Charnise is one of those people doing something about it. She’s helping to lead a literacy movement to help our young people succeed. Please support this effort with a donation. You’d be surprised at what a child can do when they simply know that we care. Also, you can double your gift with the code: LIFTOFF Follow the link in her bio for more info @thehouseofmangle
  • I love a challenge from time to time. When Twilley asked if I could make his sax 🎷 float I said “Uhhh, sure!” I wasn’t sure 🤣 but I made it happen! This guy can play a saxophone! I missed his birthday, so wish him a belated birthday with me!
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