January

  • I helped a friend, Kim set up a studio in her office space, it was a great area to work on headshots and fun portraits. Jenn brought her backgrounds that Kim's husband mounted on the wall for ease of use.
  • Started a new watercolor painting.
  • Spent a few days at Disney.
  • Enjoyed our end-of-the-year party with PB&J Studios.
Portrait setup with mannequin head wearing dark wig against bright red backdrop.

February

  • My youngest turned 5 and asked to go to Gatorland. 
  • The “Porcelain Makeup" from the Galliano show took the internet by storm, and I took some photos of my 15 year old inspired by the fashion show.
  • Saw Moulin Rouge at the Dr. Phillips Center!


Fashion portrait with vintage-inspired white ruffled blouse and dramatic lighting against pink background.
Dramatic fashion photo featuring Victorian-style white corset top and ruffled blouse against golden background.

March

  • Two of my kids got their learner's permit.
  • Disney "Girl's Day."
  • Volunteered my photography for the Neighborhood Center's Wine to Water.
  • I won my first crystal award at Complete Wedding and Event's award banquet.
  • Took my oldest's senior studio photos with dinosaurs!
  • Tried to create a zip tie crown.


Award ceremony group photo with three people against black background holding trophy.
Playful graduation photo with person in cap and gown posing with toy dinosaurs against blue backdrop.

April

  • Drove to Dallas, TX to watch the solar eclipse in the line of totality.
  • Had my first Meow Wolf Experience at their Grapevine, TX location.
  • Finally went to the unique wedding venue, Lizzy Gator, and do a photoshoot.
  • Went to the Navy Aviation Museum in Pensacola, FL.
  • Participated in the beta test of the Underground Gameshow at the Beauro.
  • Joined the Florida Professional Photographers (FPP) and went to Scott Lim's class on Cinematic portraiture.


Total solar eclipse showing corona glowing around dark moon silhouette.
Woman in vintage dress poses dramatically near rustic church with desert plants.
Woman relaxes in swimming pool with splashing water on sunny day.

May

  • Attended my first Pexels meet up where models and photographers meet at a designated location and take pictures with each other.
  • Took my first real fire-wielding circus act professional photos.
  • Took my oldest's senior photos at Dino World.
  • Saw Peter Pan at the Dr. Phillips Center.
  • Made sugar cookies and icing from scratch for the premier of Chaos Theory.
  • My oldest kid graduated!
  • Participated in a styled wedding at one of my favorite wedding venues.
  • Created "closet cosplays" based on Spongebob characters.
Gothic fashion model poses against vintage brick wall and stone staircase.
Two performers create a dramatic fire dance display in a backyard setting at night.
Newlyweds embrace in front of historic Victoria 1863 building sign.

June

  • Survived working weddings in the Florida heat.
  • Pool party - and it rained.
  • Saw How to Train Your Dragon in a movie theater.
  • Went to a flat lay workshop at SMP Creative Studios.
  • Literally, survived the Florida heat.
Wedding invitation flatlay with pink decor elements and florals on rosy background.
Wedding stationery layout with vintage accessories and roses on blue background.