Modeling & Christmas Trees

Do you know that feeling when you find a perfect gift for someone and you’re really excited to give it to them? I have that feeling! My mom’s birthday is coming up on December 16th, and Carter and I bought her a GREAT gift! I can’t wait to tell you what it is on the [...]

See Your Best Self

Yesterday, I had another modeling shoot with Jeremy of JMB Photoworks. For those of you who are new to my blog (welcome!), I have been modeling since I was 18 years old, as a fun hobby and a way to earn some extra money (especially right now while I’m waiting to hear back regarding a [...]

More Modeling Adventures

Hi everyone! So you all think Zane is a pretty cute baby, huh? You should see him in person! He’s just so squeezable! This past weekend, I had another modeling shoot . . . this shoot was different from most because . . . drum roll please . . . my husband modeled with me! [...]

Oat, Pumpkin and Modeling Creations

I can’t get over how many of you remember and love Amelia Bedelia! I thought everyone would ask, “Amelia WHO now?” Ha! That’s great — I’m glad I could bring back some memories for you. Now . . . who’s up for a discussion about Rainbow Brite or Pippi Longstocking, my two most significant childhood [...]

Modeling Dreams

Good morning, friends! Yesterday, I had a modeling photo shoot with Jeremy of JMB Photoworks in Exton, PA. Here are a few teaser photos from our shoot: more to come! For those of you who aren’t familiar with my modeling history, I model on the side of my career as a tobacco control health educator. [...]

Productive Anxiety

This past week was an interesting test of my emotions because for the first time in a long time, I really didn’t feel like going to the gym to do my normal runs and strength training. I dealt with feelings of guilt. Why don’t I want to work out? What’s wrong with me? Why am [...]

Photography Does A Body Good

As I wrote about in my post, “Self-Image Through A New Lens,” I met Bill of SunriseMedia when I was a freshman in college. At a time when I was terribly insecure and unappreciative of my unique body, he came into my life and taught me that all women’s bodies are beautiful. Ever since that [...]

Photo Fun

If you read my June post, Self-Image Through A New Lens, you know that I believe photography is a powerful tool for expression and a beautiful way to get a better look at ourselves. Back on May 24, 2008, my husband and I had the absolute honor of being photographed by Heather Fowler of Heather [...]

Self-Image Through A New Lens

When I was a freshman in college at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, I didn’t know who I was, only who I didn’t want to be anymore. In high school, I did everything I was told, participated in clubs and sports after school, stayed up until the wee hours of the morning to study, [...]