There’s a moment, just after hair and makeup is complete, when everything shifts. The room quiets, the anticipation builds… and then, every detail falls into place.
It’s the first time she sees it all together, not just the gown, but the feeling of becoming the bride. A pause in the day that’s both grounding and unforgettable. 🤍
Photographed by @katefrenchphotography for @emmadeephoto
I was scrolling through my old Facebook posts getting the ick recently (I’m sure everyone can relate) when I stumbled upon this from 2019 and it still resonates with me today
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Today in church we dove deep into dissatisfaction. Although the conversation was revolved a lot around marriage, there was something that stuck in my mind that I think EVERYONE needs to hear....
Comparison drives our dissatisfaction.
This goes for anyone and everyone. It’s SO true.
There are times as a photographer where I sit and compare my work to someone else’s. It causes dissatisfaction in my own work. Which causes me to go in a downward spiral of feeling unsatisfied in multiple aspects of my life.
This can go for people planning their wedding. They only have so much budget to work with. They sit and compare their wedding to another wedding. It causes dissatisfaction towards their wedding day...leading to dissatisfaction in their partner and ultimately their marriage.
There are endless examples of comparison leading to dissatisfaction. It’s a sad reality, especially the world we live in today where social media paints a perfect picture of what our lives look like. It’s not real.
Today I ask you to not compare. Look at your life. What are the things that you are unsatisfied with? What causes you to feel that way about those things? Is it comparison? Don’t let those causes lead to those results. There are so many things in life that we should be thankful for. Satisfied with. Find those things and never let comparison change the way you feel about them.
A golden fall evening with two of my favorite humans. Starting off at Cranbrook and finishing in Detroit at sunset did not disappoint. Chasing every bit of light gave us the dreamiest blur and glow. Morgan and Logan are longtime friends of mine, and getting to celebrate them next October already feels like such a highlight. Morgan is going to be the most stunning bride EVERRRRR.
The Sullivans | Even the summer heat couldn’t stop this crew from celebrating to the fullest. When their trolley broke down, I got to step in as chauffeur—and honestly, it made the day even more special. That unexpected one-on-one time with Ben and Miranda was such a gift, and their love for each other was so clear in every single moment.
Josh + Jamie | The first wedding back from maternity leave 🥹 I think Jamie thinks I’m joking when I say her arms are the example pictures I’ll be sending to my plastic surgeon one day. I’m not…
Clients like Kathleen and JP make the long days feel easy. The sore feet, tired back, and lost voice are always worth it when I get to spend my day capturing love like theirs 🥹🫶🏼😭
I don’t usually share much about my personal life, but I have to share the miracle God gave us.
Early in pregnancy, they found an 8cm ovarian cyst. My OB wasn’t concerned—but by our 20-week scan, it had grown to 15cm. I had an MRI, thinking the worst possibility was ovarian torsion. Then, everything changed.
On Dec. 16, my MRI results said the mass had multiple signs of malignancy. I was urgently referred to a Gyn-Oncologist. I began monthly tumor marker tests—some levels continued to rise. Due to how rare this was in pregnancy, we didn’t know if it was the pregnancy or cancer elevating the levels. My oncologist suspected a Granulosa Cell Tumor.
Despite it all, I felt physically great. But emotionally, I was prepping for an early C-section followed by exploratory surgery—and possibly waking up without my ovary. On March 17, I tried to process that I’d meet my son but not be awake for his first moments. I chose to stay awake as long as possible during surgery.
Then—our miracle. Just before bringing our son over, the oncologist told us: no tumor in sight, leaving my ovary intact. I still can’t believe it.
We’ve been soaking up every second with Beau Brooks Nutter these past 3 weeks. Postpartum has looked nothing like I expected—in the best way. If I’ve learned anything, it’s to stop expecting and trust God’s plan.
Thank you to everyone who prayed for us through all of this. We are living proof of God’s healing hand—and I am CANCER FREE. Forever grateful to hold this sweet boy in my arms. And a huge thank you to Dr. Roost & Dr. Daudi for guiding us every step of the way
