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Welcome to my blog. I document my faith journey, to help you commit to yours. Jesus cares about your dreams, your relationships, your hopes, and your future. Happy reading!
Welcome to my blog. I document my faith journey, to help you commit to yours. Jesus cares about your dreams, your relationships, your hopes, and your future. Happy reading!
PHOTOGRAPHER, CHARCUTERIE BOARD CONNOISSEUR, PROFESSIONAL DREAM FOLLOWER
A #GoodDayNewsletter Partner
The girl who makes the 9-5 and the 5-9 look flawless.
Well, this is an interesting question because what might be simple for some people it's complex for me. After experiencing a loved one passing away in 2020, my grieving looked a lot like diving into all kinds of creative outlets. I've never tried discovering that part of myself before. I made my first Charcuterie board for a friend's event she was hosting at her house, Tawnie. She let me do the charcuterie, and it was a huge hit. From there, she encouraged me, poured love into me, and told me to run with it. I'll forever dedicate my company to her and my stepmom, who passed. After discovering that side of myself, all my business came from referrals and still does to this day. I've not even had to create a website for it, because I think I enjoy the intimacy in it all around.
Now, my photography business kind of came out of nowhere. I've always shot photos on and off for years, but actually enjoying it? That didn't start until 2021, when my boss got me a camera. I had tons of time to learn my camera and experiment with it. Eventually, I was in a tight spot financially and just felt God lead me towards doing something about it since he provided the tool. I've learned how creative I genuinely am with that digital gadget. I've learned I love shooting women and them walking out with confidence they didn't have walking in. Couples are fun to shoot because you can really see when love is truly present.I love making people feel seen, and it just so happens I'm able to do that with pictures. I'm a big feeler, and a way to navigate through emotions has been through these outlets.
Free, limitless, & full of reciprocity. (Much like Bri herself. -editor’s note)
For the most part, it's been pretty easy. Besides the occasional moments where I get anxious and worked up before doing the job I'm booked for, you know. But when I get there, everything comes to me naturally. I'm grateful for that because it reminds me God has prepared me, and even when I don't feel prepared, he comes souring in and is like, "Here, my child, you forgot these" (referring to my gifts). I had one crazy challenge that absolutely humbled me. Charcuterie cups, 175 of them total. I'd never done them before and was asked to do them for a wedding, and well, I walked away and told myself I'd never do them again. I'm still holding onto that promise.
I hope to reach anyone who needs something. Whether that be feeling lonely in the world and wanting a seat at a table for charcuterie or who has had life beating them down repeatedly and needs a little love and encouragement.
At the end of the day, these businesses bring a lot of fulfillment. They aren't my sole identity. So, if I decide to stop pouring into these businesses one day, my purpose will remain the same. That's to make someone feel seen, even if it's one person.
