It’s so crazy to me to be celebrating my last year in my 20’s today! If you’re looking for a list of about me or random facts, this won’t be it! I’m slowly sharing more about me every other Friday with my Show & Tell series or you can read my past one HERE!  I for one LOVE birthdays and will never get to the age that I dread another. Honestly we have lost enough people in our lives that we know birthdays are gift not everyone gets and for that I’m thankful. I can honestly say at 29 I never thought I would be a wedding and anniversary photographer in Virginia Beach but I am SO thrilled that is how it has turned out!!

I just wanted to take today to say thank you. This past year has been one I honestly never thought I’d see. There have been incredible joys and times of frustration. The why me and the holy cows. I’ve developed my own voice and started doing business the way I want to, yes taking into advice what others say but not hanging on that every word.

This past year I’ve continually felt pulled and called to be involved and I’m so happy I’ve done so. Through the Rising Tide Society and leading VB Tuesdays Together I’ve learned how much I LOVE helping people.

I  remember a year ago texting my friend and telling her how I just feel this need to start something or help people. To lift them up or be a safe place for questions. I certainly won’t claim to know it all but have really loved encouraging others on their path. I’m hoping 2016 and the 29th year brings me more opportunity for teaching, mentoring, leading others in my area who just want to reach out to someone. I have really enjoyed mentoring people on instagram, business practices, some shooting techniques and more. I’m just getting my feet wet there but I have LOVED it. Watching other people succeed is really fulfilling!

So here’s to 29: the year of FAITH. In my marriage, friendships, self, relationship with God, His path, health, and everything else that goes along with it!