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marisakinneyphoto

wife | momma | picture taker | will travel for coffee + bagels
Booking 2020 + 2021 weddings!
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 🤍
Yesterday was such a dream! I feel so honored to p Yesterday was such a dream! I feel so honored to photograph such amazing couples this year that are so in love. Amber + Donnie were no exception and their kindness and love just radiated throughout the whole day. They also know how to throw a dang party! Congrats you two! 🤍 All the years of happiness! . . . . Venue: Wind in the Willows Florals: @oliveandorangefloral Planner: @laurelweddingco DJ: @bditty7 Videographer: @cruzmead Dress: @lhbridal Suit: @josabank Hair: Emily + @callbeccawiththegoodhair Dessert: @mapledonuts Caterer: @missionbbq
Reflecting a lot on being a stay at home mom but a Reflecting a lot on being a stay at home mom but also a working mom in this day and age. Heck a working mom in general. It’s so stinkin hard. Today was the first time I’ve hung out with a friend in almost 2 months due to my workload and I literally felt guilty for doing it. All the thoughts raced through my head, “I should be editing” - “ I really need to cull that wedding” - “Did I answer that e-mail yet”…not to mention the guilt that comes from parenting day in and day out, yet trying to create a work balance and meet deadlines. It’s all just so hard. I wish I had some magical answer or solution. But I don’t. But I also think that balance and boundaries are key and that is definitely something I struggle with. I’m not really sure the point of this post, just that it’s been on my heart today. I know I can’t be alone. Maybe you’re a new mom and you don’t even know how you’ll go back to work and manage a baby and household plus a career. It all seems so daunting. Maybe you’re a seasoned mom and you’ve figured out the key to mom/work life and you’d like to share it with us 😉 When all is said and done…we love our babies, we love our careers, we love our family + friends…but it’s all so overwhelming most days, and that’s okay.🤍
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marisakinneyphoto

wife | momma | picture taker | will travel for coffee + bagels
Booking 2020 + 2021 weddings!
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 🤍
Yesterday was such a dream! I feel so honored to p Yesterday was such a dream! I feel so honored to photograph such amazing couples this year that are so in love. Amber + Donnie were no exception and their kindness and love just radiated throughout the whole day. They also know how to throw a dang party! Congrats you two! 🤍 All the years of happiness! . . . . Venue: Wind in the Willows Florals: @oliveandorangefloral Planner: @laurelweddingco DJ: @bditty7 Videographer: @cruzmead Dress: @lhbridal Suit: @josabank Hair: Emily + @callbeccawiththegoodhair Dessert: @mapledonuts Caterer: @missionbbq
Reflecting a lot on being a stay at home mom but a Reflecting a lot on being a stay at home mom but also a working mom in this day and age. Heck a working mom in general. It’s so stinkin hard. Today was the first time I’ve hung out with a friend in almost 2 months due to my workload and I literally felt guilty for doing it. All the thoughts raced through my head, “I should be editing” - “ I really need to cull that wedding” - “Did I answer that e-mail yet”…not to mention the guilt that comes from parenting day in and day out, yet trying to create a work balance and meet deadlines. It’s all just so hard. I wish I had some magical answer or solution. But I don’t. But I also think that balance and boundaries are key and that is definitely something I struggle with. I’m not really sure the point of this post, just that it’s been on my heart today. I know I can’t be alone. Maybe you’re a new mom and you don’t even know how you’ll go back to work and manage a baby and household plus a career. It all seems so daunting. Maybe you’re a seasoned mom and you’ve figured out the key to mom/work life and you’d like to share it with us 😉 When all is said and done…we love our babies, we love our careers, we love our family + friends…but it’s all so overwhelming most days, and that’s okay.🤍
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