Ember Sessions | Huntsville, AL

Ember Sessions have brought such peace and purpose into my life! More and more it has become blindingly apparent that helping women celebrate their unique beauty is what I feel called to do. We had our very first marathon of shoots in Huntsville, AL and it was a beautiful April day filled to the brim with mimosas (which we drank the majority of... oops!), fresh foraged flower crowns, and the most beautiful women with even more beautiful stories (including my sweet sister!).

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What I love most about these sessions is the feeling of complete understanding and appreciation for each person that I always walk away with. Although they are a happy outcome of such a beautiful day, the photos taken and scenes created pale in comparison to the wisdom and insight we each impart on one another. How lucky am I to be surrounded by such amazingly graceful women and to spend my days reminding them that they are SEEN and CHERISHED?!

Thank you Huntsville for making our first marathon so magical! We are headed to Nashville, TN on May 24th & 25th and would LOVE to see you, hear your beautiful story and create something amazing together. Spots are sure to fill up quickly so please head over here to reserve yours and learn a bit more about what we're doing.

p.s. Because Meghan and I want so badly to bring Ember Sessions to as many beautiful and exceptional souls as possible, we have lowered the cost of each shoot to $195. This fee will cover our travel to your amazing city and allow us to keep this movement going. We can't wait to meet you, hug you and tell you how amazingly loved you are!

Happy Friday! + weekly roundup

YES! It's finally Friday. Don't some weeks seem like they drag on forever?

This week had its merit but I am so excited to greet the weekend. Ainsworth and I spent last Sunday shooting our engagement photos for Green Wedding Shoes (eek!) and the rest of the week seemed to follow suit where busy-ness was concerned. On top of fun projects, our household was hit with a little bug and we're just starting to feel better after a few yucky days.

On a brighter note, wedding planning and bridal gowns are calling for a trip to Los Angeles! Ginny from Sleepy Fox Photography, Aissa of Aislerchic and I will be in sunny California during the second week of May and would LOVE to collaborate on a styled shoot. If you're an interested artist or friend (or both!) please feel free to reach out via email so we can start planning!

A Daily Something feature in Domicile magazine
Free People's gorgeous vintage loves collection
a peek into The Cream Event via Green Wedding Shoes
an incredibly inspiring video Kids On The Run
Fox Meets Bear's beautiful perspective on what it means to share our lives in little squares
& the sweetest tiny home

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zara dress, z gallerie succulent planter, haws plant mister, shannon south ipad envelope, wheat & co fedora, kaufmann mercantile dust pan & hand broom, copper scissors & folding stool, southwest plants, madewell instant lomo camera, birkenstock sandals

I'm finally getting into the swing of Spring (say that five times fast)! The windows in our space remain open throughout the day, my sweaters have found temporary refuge in the back of our closet and I have been itching to do a little nesting. These days, it seems like my wishlist is full of fun home accents (you NEED the perfect pair of cooper shears, right?) and easy throw-on pieces to be worn celebrating the return of sun. Also, I've made it my personal mission to nurture my black thumb and pour a little love into growing things. So far I've managed to completely kill an unassuming dill plant and watch ALL of my succulents slowly wilt away. Maybe this sweet mister would help me get in touch with Mother Nature...

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