Evie McLeod - Business Coach + Wedding Photographer

I sobbed into Landon’s shoulder HARD yesterday… Can I be really honest? Sometimes business is hard. Period. And sometimes (not often, but sometimes) running 4 of them at one time can feel like I’m drowning. Or at least, as I said to some friends yesterday: There are days when I feel like my hands and feet are tied up and I’m just desperately trying to stay afloat. To be honest, I don’t feel that way very often. And I don’t want to portray that I constantly feel like I’m drowning. However, this week was one of those times. More specifically, yesterday I had a meltdown. I was running numbers on something and had a horrible realization that we weren’t making our projections and if I didn’t change something, our 12 month plan wouldn’t be able to work. Cue a freak out. I had a good sob sesh in Landon’s arms, spent LOTS of time in prayer with the Lord, and then sent MULTIPLE 10+ minute voice memos to some of my closest biz besties with a straight up “SOS” message to help me process a new strategy and get external input. After a lot of processing, prayer, and running numbers and options, I have a couple new plans & ideas and feel peaceful beyond words. To be honest, I don’t really know why I’m sharing this. I just felt so strongly tonight that God wanted someone to hear about yesterday. Maybe it’s a reminder that even the people we look to as “having it together” have their own “oh sh*t” moments and breakdowns. Maybe it’s to encourage you that you’re not alone if you feel like you’re just trying to stay afloat some days. Maybe it’s to highlight the priceless gift of aligned friendships to help you navigate life & biz. No matter what you take from my experience yesterday, I know that it needed to be shared. If you’re feeling the same this week, this is your reminder that you’re not alone, don’t give up, and I believe in you. 💕 (comment below if this resonated or you’re feeling that today. I’d love to cheer you on. 🫶🏼)

I can’t believe I’m about to say this… But I was updating my 2024 travel schedule on my website today and I realized…. my 2024 wedding & elopement calendar is almost completely full.🤯😭 I have a one or two more spots available on my current travel schedule and one or two more local Florida wedding openings but that’s IT!!! Sooo if you’re in Florida and want to get on my books OR you’re in (or wanting to travel to) any of the following spots… LET’S CHAT. Don’t wait to reach out!!! Current 2024 Travel Schedule: ❤️February 5-8: Rosemary Beach, FL ❤️April 27-May 3: Upstate New York ❤️May 3-7 New York City ❤️May 16-19: Yosemite, California ❤️June 3-8, 2024: Switzerland ❤️June 9-12, 2024: TBD, but somewhereEurope (COULD BE YOU?!?! Let’s talk!!!) ❤️June 12-25, 2024: France ❤️July 11-15: San Diego, CA ❤️July 25-27, 2024: New Jersey Want to snag one of these spots and plan a DREAMY trip with magical photos you’ll cherish forever?! Let’s chattttt. 👇🏼💕

📸🎞: @evierupp pov: you elope with the love of your life in the Swiss Alps and your photos feel like stills from a movie 😫😍🥹🕊⛰🇨🇭🤵🏻‍♂️👰🏼‍♀️

UMMM 🤯 did that just happen?!! Today was an absolute dream. Two shoots, one modern editorial wedding and then the sweetest, slow, cozy couple session. And somehow… that was only day ONE. We’re at the workshop and our first full day just wrapped up, and we’re honestly sitting here like… how is this real life?! The girls in this room, the energy, the conversations, the laughter, the breakthroughs already happening…it’s unreal!! And the best part? We’re just getting started. More magic, more moments, more “wait… what just happened?!” coming tomorrow. We’ll take you along for it 🤠✨ Drapery: @southernsparkleevents Florals: @thefloweredblue Cake: pursuitofsweetperfection Glam: @lolabeautyatx Wedding Couple: @modelcouplesd Slow Saturday Couple: @ansleypacettiphotography Venue: @rosecreekmanor Video: @shotbycieloh

I’m the worst. Okay not really butttt I do have DOZENS of galleries of work from the last year (or two!!!) that I haven’t shared ANY of. 🫣😬😭😭😭 I’m sitting here at a coffee shop going over timelines and details for two weddings next week… and I realized I CAN’T let myself spend my 2026 season shooting and rarely sharing. 🫠 These couples and their love stories are way way way too special to not share with the world 🥹 So here’s my first of many dumps of some recent work. The most gorgeous Amelia Island wedding day at the Ritz Carleton. A mix of film and digital. The sweetest couple, the most gorgeous day. Now what do you want to see more of… weddings? Couples? Any and everything just as long as I POST? 🫣🤣

Q&A replay! We talked about what to do in slow season, luxury album sales, sleep training, The Heart Workshop, whether cutting bangs is a great or horrible decision…. So many varying topics in this fun girl chat. Come hang with us!!

For the first time ever… FIVE styled shoots!!! We’ve got styled shoots that feel like a Pinterest board came to life (but better) and this year a BONUS (family) shoot! Be sure to get on the waitlist! Comment “Waitlist” Below 👇 Here’s a few of the perks waiting for ya! ✓ First dibs before the public (Tickets launch for the waitlist on January 16th!!) ✓ Discounted tickets during pre sale ($250 off) ✓ Bonus private deets on the workshop! 💥 PLUS: The first 5 people to secure their ticket will join us for a private VIP dinner the night before the workshop and a 1:1 call with Evie or Linds So… stay READY!!! Don’t sleep on this. Mark those calendars!!! Waitlist members gets access to tickets on January 16th at 11am EST!

It’s a jump scare every year. 🫠🫣 Like excuse me?!? I spent 12 months trying to see how HIGH I could get that number. 🫠 Anyone else relate?? Or is it just me? 😅 p.s. @honeybook love ya forever 😉

a little scrapbook of 2025. what a year. 😭 I told Landon as I created this scrapbook: “I feel like I’m making a vision board. It all feels like a dream. And yet these are photos from my real life.” Thank you Jesus. 🥹 2025 wasn’t without its challenges, but it WAS a year of watching miracles unfold, dreams come true, and Jesus at the center. I can’t wait to see all 2026 holds 🥹❤️

Landon completely called me out last night 🤣 We were curled up on the couch chatting after I had a chaotic work day. (Rough baby naps & lotsss on my to do list.) Landon & I started talking about how work feels daunting right now. I was explaining how coming back from maternity leave I’ve been feeling like I need to completely start & gain momentum from “stopped.” And that having the runway to gain that momentum with a baby feels like a whole new challenge. I was brutally honest with myself (and him) as I revisited a weakness of mine: if something feels utterly overwhelming, my natural tendency is to… avoid. big time. And to throw myself into something that feels more “fun.” 🫠🫢 (not proud of that… but it’s definitely something I have to fight against in certain seasons!) As we chatted through how I’ve been feeling, I finally described it like this: Right now, I feel like I’m standing at the base of a huge mountain. My head is craned back as I’m staring up as this monstrous monolith before me. I know I need to climb this thing. But mannn it feels so overwhelming right now… … so I set up camp at the base for bit. 🫠🫣😩 Landon’s been nodding this whole time. Then he chimed in here: “And then you decide to renovate your tent…. And then HECK you’re gonna build a whole cozy cottage-y cabin…” And I DIED laughing. I’ve never felt so called out and yet so seen. Cause it’s so true. 😩🤣 My “projects” are one of the easiest things for me to turn to as avoidance for work sometimes. As hilarious (and humbling) as that conversation was last night… it was so needed for me. To be able to take a step back and admit: “this feels hard. and I want to avoid.” Somehow, facing it head on makes everything feel less scary. It’s one step, day, and task at a time right now. I’m learning totally new normals as I transition back to work with a baby. This morning I sat back down with my 4 list system & started implementing my 5 minute rule again…. & I feel already so much more empowered & equipped to head into 2026. 🥹 How are YOU feeling as a new year approaches?? Do you resonate with this (very real very humbling) story? 😩🤣👇🏼

I’m still in shock. I’ve been dreaming of an antique English pine armoire for yearsss. I found this BEAUTY a few days ago and after a couple of messages with the seller, he said “I’ll tell you what, I can tell you love and value this piece. I’ll give it to you for free. Merry Christmas.” 🤯😩😭 I was beyond stunned. It felt like the sweetest gift from the Lord. Now to style her!!!! AND… I actually bought her for a very specific purpose: I’m gonna turn her into my sewing nook. So stay tuned for that project!!! Tell me… would you be in a PUDDLE over this too???? Or is it just me?? 😭🥹😍😩

it started pouring right before the ceremony…. And didn’t let up most of the night. But Pete + Franki?? they danced, cried, laughed, and made out in the rain, completely unphased. their vows were said with raindrops tracing their way down their faces and their friends and family overwhelmingly cheering them on when they offered to move things inside. this day overflowed with joy and love in the most breathtaking way and it marked me forever. I hope this serves as a testament that rain doesn’t have to ruin your wedding day… (dare I say it can make it a vibe in and of itself?!) and that my couples are truly the most magical, joyful, dreamiest humans alive. I still can’t believe this is my job. 😭❤️ Who else is in utter awe over the perfection of this day?!? endless love for our incredible vendor team: Photography: @evierupp Planning/Coordination: @forthegoodevents Venue: @waialuavalleyfarm Florals: @belledejour_floral Catering: @memoirshawaii  @1311events Bar: @thebarcoco HMU: @revealhairandmakeup Rentals: @alohaartisans DJ: @mangoseasonmusic Cake: @flourinparadise Desserts: @dippedby_dee Transportation: @riolimohi