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marisakinneyphoto

wife | momma | picture taker | will travel for coffee + bagels
Booking 2020 + 2021 weddings!

Finally feeling a little more myself after Covid a

Finally feeling a little more myself after Covid and getting back into the swing of things slowly. It’s a slow process, but so thankful I finally feel on the mend. Thanks to everyone for your patience, grace and prayers! Now back to editing my life away and wrapping up my shooting for 2021. In the meantime, enjoy this dreamy backyard wedding I had back in October. Backyard tent weddings may be my favorite 🤍

Just popping on to give a little announcement abou

Just popping on to give a little announcement about what 2022 will look like for Marisa Kinney Photography! I’m going to be a bit vulnerable, but I feel like it’s my heart and I’ve always been open and honest here. First I want to say, I love what I do. It was a dream that turned reality and I’ll forever be grateful to everyone I’ve had the privilege to photograph the last 3 and a half years. 2021 was by far the best year for this little business yet the hardest year for me personally. I lost so much time from my family and friends due to making up from covid in 2020, my mom was diagnosed with cancer, got pregnant with a miracle baby and ended up extremely sick throughout the whole process along with other issues and more. It was hard. But being a business owner you don’t get a break no matter how much you’re drowning and I’ve found that people that don’t know you don’t really care about what’s going on in your personal life. It’s strictly business to them (which is fine and I get it) but it made navigating through summer and fall hard. Mentally and physically in the worst place I’ve been in my life. It made me nonexistent as a mother and wife which is the exact opposite reason I chose to start this business in the first place. I love my kids with everything in me and unfortunately they’ve suffered the most through this rough season and I refuse to allow it in 2022. SO. What are the changes?! One, I’m completely booked for 2022 in regards to weddings and I’m ending my associate program for now. Two, I’ll only be taking 3 newborns per month. Three, I’ll only be taking 3 family sessions per a month. Four, minis will be extremely limited to 5-10 sessions per an event with the exception of Christmas where I’ll only open 20 slots total (compared to over 75 this year). I’m cutting my shooting by over 50% but I truly believe that this is what’s best for 2022 and my family. I’m bad at saying no. I love all my loyal families who have supported me SO much this year and been a huge source of encouragement, but I know by cutting back it will mean saying no a lot more. And that’s hard. (Continued in comments…)

I’ve been having a stirring in my heart to pull

I’ve been having a stirring in my heart to pull away from social media for awhile now. My excuse has always been, “but I can’t because of the business” and it honestly feels true to some degree. But as the weeks get closer to my due date and my never ending to do list gets longer I feel the need to step away from this space for awhile. This job has always felt like an escape to me and social media always a place to connect and inspire. But lately imposter syndrome has snuck into my mind and the constant comparing and self doubt is all too real and at times consuming. To be honest this season of life that I’ve longed for so long has been so hard on many levels and a break is much needed and overdue in order to come back better than ever next year. I’ll still post sneak peeks for my remaining wedding couples, but if you need to reach me please e-mail me as that’s the best way. I’ll be back when I feel like the time is right 🤍 All my love!

Happy Birthday to our favorite guy! The arms we al

Happy Birthday to our favorite guy! The arms we all want to hold us, the hug we fight to get first, the goodnight kisses and good morning hellos. You’re my strong and steady and I can’t imagine life without you being born. We love you endlessly and can’t wait to celebrate you today!

Happy Friday, Friends! It’s been a productive we

Happy Friday, Friends! It’s been a productive week around here with lots of galleries and even a wedding sent out! More to come next week🤍 It’s the first real day it feels like fall to me and I’m here for it. I love crisp air, sweaters + hoodies, cute boots, football, friends and everything the end of September and October bring. Here’s to hoping you get to enjoy this beautiful day too! 🍂

It’s been a few weeks since I lasted posted and

It’s been a few weeks since I lasted posted and it’s definitely not for lack of content. My heart this whole year has been so divided between work and home life. To be honest, I wonder most days what it would be like to be “just mom” and have no other titles or responsibilities. And then other days I feel so lucky to have a job I love, that allows me (most days) to have the flexibility to be home with my kids for a period of time to watch them grow and learn. It’s a bittersweet saga that I can’t seem to figure out. Will I ever? Who knows. I do know my heart longs more time to be just mom and less time away from business owner. While I’m eager and excited to finish out 2021 with all my wonderful clients and friends, I’m excited to take a step back in 2022. Less weddings, a lot less sessions, hopefully less e-mails (haha!) and less needing to be on call 24/7. 2021 has been the best year for my business, yet hardest and most challenging in finding boundaries and pleasing everyone (big people pleaser 🙋🏻‍♀️) But in return, and I’m being vulnerable here, my physical and mental health has taken a beating. Add in a hard pregnancy and it just escalates things. While I want to be everything to everyone, it just isn’t possible. Which I’m learning is okay. But less doesn’t always equal less. By doing less, I’ll be more invested into each family/couple and session/wedding. More time for meaningful moments that I get to capture. More time for genuine conversations after or before sessions. More time to really get to know the heart and soul of my clients. More time for my girls. More time for my husband. More time for friends. Maybe I’ll even be able to cook a good dinner a lot more than I do now. It was a hard reality and decision, but one I’m so confident and happy with. I guess the saying is true…less really is more. And I’m excited to show up “more” in a different way for you all next year 🤍

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marisakinneyphoto

wife | momma | picture taker | will travel for coffee + bagels
Booking 2020 + 2021 weddings!

Finally feeling a little more myself after Covid a

Finally feeling a little more myself after Covid and getting back into the swing of things slowly. It’s a slow process, but so thankful I finally feel on the mend. Thanks to everyone for your patience, grace and prayers! Now back to editing my life away and wrapping up my shooting for 2021. In the meantime, enjoy this dreamy backyard wedding I had back in October. Backyard tent weddings may be my favorite 🤍

Just popping on to give a little announcement abou

Just popping on to give a little announcement about what 2022 will look like for Marisa Kinney Photography! I’m going to be a bit vulnerable, but I feel like it’s my heart and I’ve always been open and honest here. First I want to say, I love what I do. It was a dream that turned reality and I’ll forever be grateful to everyone I’ve had the privilege to photograph the last 3 and a half years. 2021 was by far the best year for this little business yet the hardest year for me personally. I lost so much time from my family and friends due to making up from covid in 2020, my mom was diagnosed with cancer, got pregnant with a miracle baby and ended up extremely sick throughout the whole process along with other issues and more. It was hard. But being a business owner you don’t get a break no matter how much you’re drowning and I’ve found that people that don’t know you don’t really care about what’s going on in your personal life. It’s strictly business to them (which is fine and I get it) but it made navigating through summer and fall hard. Mentally and physically in the worst place I’ve been in my life. It made me nonexistent as a mother and wife which is the exact opposite reason I chose to start this business in the first place. I love my kids with everything in me and unfortunately they’ve suffered the most through this rough season and I refuse to allow it in 2022. SO. What are the changes?! One, I’m completely booked for 2022 in regards to weddings and I’m ending my associate program for now. Two, I’ll only be taking 3 newborns per month. Three, I’ll only be taking 3 family sessions per a month. Four, minis will be extremely limited to 5-10 sessions per an event with the exception of Christmas where I’ll only open 20 slots total (compared to over 75 this year). I’m cutting my shooting by over 50% but I truly believe that this is what’s best for 2022 and my family. I’m bad at saying no. I love all my loyal families who have supported me SO much this year and been a huge source of encouragement, but I know by cutting back it will mean saying no a lot more. And that’s hard. (Continued in comments…)

I’ve been having a stirring in my heart to pull

I’ve been having a stirring in my heart to pull away from social media for awhile now. My excuse has always been, “but I can’t because of the business” and it honestly feels true to some degree. But as the weeks get closer to my due date and my never ending to do list gets longer I feel the need to step away from this space for awhile. This job has always felt like an escape to me and social media always a place to connect and inspire. But lately imposter syndrome has snuck into my mind and the constant comparing and self doubt is all too real and at times consuming. To be honest this season of life that I’ve longed for so long has been so hard on many levels and a break is much needed and overdue in order to come back better than ever next year. I’ll still post sneak peeks for my remaining wedding couples, but if you need to reach me please e-mail me as that’s the best way. I’ll be back when I feel like the time is right 🤍 All my love!

Happy Birthday to our favorite guy! The arms we al

Happy Birthday to our favorite guy! The arms we all want to hold us, the hug we fight to get first, the goodnight kisses and good morning hellos. You’re my strong and steady and I can’t imagine life without you being born. We love you endlessly and can’t wait to celebrate you today!

Happy Friday, Friends! It’s been a productive we

Happy Friday, Friends! It’s been a productive week around here with lots of galleries and even a wedding sent out! More to come next week🤍 It’s the first real day it feels like fall to me and I’m here for it. I love crisp air, sweaters + hoodies, cute boots, football, friends and everything the end of September and October bring. Here’s to hoping you get to enjoy this beautiful day too! 🍂

It’s been a few weeks since I lasted posted and

It’s been a few weeks since I lasted posted and it’s definitely not for lack of content. My heart this whole year has been so divided between work and home life. To be honest, I wonder most days what it would be like to be “just mom” and have no other titles or responsibilities. And then other days I feel so lucky to have a job I love, that allows me (most days) to have the flexibility to be home with my kids for a period of time to watch them grow and learn. It’s a bittersweet saga that I can’t seem to figure out. Will I ever? Who knows. I do know my heart longs more time to be just mom and less time away from business owner. While I’m eager and excited to finish out 2021 with all my wonderful clients and friends, I’m excited to take a step back in 2022. Less weddings, a lot less sessions, hopefully less e-mails (haha!) and less needing to be on call 24/7. 2021 has been the best year for my business, yet hardest and most challenging in finding boundaries and pleasing everyone (big people pleaser 🙋🏻‍♀️) But in return, and I’m being vulnerable here, my physical and mental health has taken a beating. Add in a hard pregnancy and it just escalates things. While I want to be everything to everyone, it just isn’t possible. Which I’m learning is okay. But less doesn’t always equal less. By doing less, I’ll be more invested into each family/couple and session/wedding. More time for meaningful moments that I get to capture. More time for genuine conversations after or before sessions. More time to really get to know the heart and soul of my clients. More time for my girls. More time for my husband. More time for friends. Maybe I’ll even be able to cook a good dinner a lot more than I do now. It was a hard reality and decision, but one I’m so confident and happy with. I guess the saying is true…less really is more. And I’m excited to show up “more” in a different way for you all next year 🤍

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