Do you use a second shooter? Do you have a virtual assistant? How about a private editor? If you answered yes! Then keep reading! Independent contractors are incredible when it comes to running a small business. It saves you the extra steps needed to have employees while still allowing you to outsource things in your […]

Since starting my business back in 2018, I have tested out and used a lot of office supplies and software. Some were great; others were quickly replaced. Now, I have a core set-up of my supplies and software that feel like a “third arm” in my business.  They are used daily and are part of […]

Real talk: I am having a slight freak out moment… I just licked (aka pulled the sticker cover off, haha) and sealed up the final envelope for Adalynn’s FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY!!!  What in the world?!? Where did the last year go? I can’t believe I am about to have a one year old. If you […]

Let’s play a game! Which scenario counts as a tax write-off? Scenario 1: “Hey, Heather!” said Jess (Heather’s friend who is a photographer). “Want to go grab lunch together to catch-up?” “Hey Jess! Absolutely!!!!! Let me know what dates you are available, and let’s set it up. I can’t wait to see you and hear […]

We all know sales tax. It’s a common thing we have to pay for both goods and services. However, we, as business owners, have a different relationship with sales tax. The sales tax we are required to charge is not ours. At some point, we have to pay it to the government (weekly, quarterly, monthly) […]

Family! Megan and Kyle’s wedding felt like one big family. Even from the moment it began. Typically, it is said that two families are joining as one, but the whole day you couldn’t tell who was on the bride’s side and who was on the groom’s. Plus even we, the vendors, felt like family. Their […]

“Put your hands together and help me welcome the new Mr. and Mrs. Porell!”Before the DJ could even finish the last words, the reception space at Cameron Estate erupted into applause! Cass and Danny, with their hands in the air, came running up the steps with the biggest smiles on their faces! The amount of […]

God works in mysterious yet wonderful ways! That was definitely the case for this mint green Elizabeth Furnace wedding. In more ways than one actually! Let’s start back a year ago, almost exactly to the date of Meredith and Chris’s wedding day. I had been invited to an open house at Elizabeth Furnace, and when […]

As Kt’s mom helped her put the finishing touches on for her wedding day look for their magical Barn at Silverstone wedding, we all stepped back in complete awe. She was a stunning bride, and the dress was immaculate. (I’ll come back to the dress in a little bit). Nate was not going to believe […]

The morning started out rainy and gloomy. Constantly switching from rain showers to thick clouds rolling through. Not what they had hoped for their blush Inn at Leola Village wedding. Anne and Dominick kept their spirits high, though, and had faith! So much so that they made the decision three hours before the ceremony to […]