Listen, I love Christmas as much as the next girl. But January just holds such a magical quality in my life, what with the return of The Bachelor, Vanderpump Rules, and that spark of new year motivation that makes me want to double up on the coffee and re-organize every aspect of my entire life. 

2019 was a pivotal year for me. (By the way, I plan on being able to say that for every year from now until I'm 85.) I've been working on creating some new boundaries, goals, and visions for the new year, and I thought I'd share them with you here. 

I have a DEEP love for self-improvement. 

And I've realized that only by reflecting on the changes and growth from 2019, can I hope to extend some of those intentions into 2020. So walk with me down memory lane for a few updates on all the good stuff from photography, to the podcast, coaching, family, friendships, money, and self.

PART THREE: Lifestyle / PART FOUR: Unique Details

PART FIVE: Branding and Headshots / PART SIX: Behind the Scenes

PART SEVEN: Bloopers / PART EIGHT: Engagement Photos

I'm beyond excited to dive into the GORGEOUSNESS of 2019 with you today! 

There were so many emotional moments, so many beautiful details, and a truly incredible number of happy celebrations that made the year one of my best yet.

With the publishing of this post, the year in review series comes to a close. It's bitter and sweet and I'm ready. My first wedding of 2020 is just around the corner, but I wouldn't be ready to open up my heart to a new year without the proper recognition of the couples who began the next chapter of their love story in 2019. 

This is a big post, friends. It deserves coffee, focus, and a slow but steady scroll. Let's dig in!!

PART THREE: Lifestyle / PART FOUR: Unique Details

PART FIVE: Branding and Headshots / PART SIX: Behind the Scenes

Every year I wonder, will there be enough material to put together a post about the shots that almost didn't make the cut? But then you guys go ahead and make it easy by sharing your real, unedited personalities to me on the camera, and I end up having to cut the post in half because of how long it's getting...

So this one's for you. It's an ode to the not-so-perfect, not-so-poised, not-so-pretty moments that are ABSOLUTELY worth honouring. I give you: the photos that (almost) didn't make the cut.

The first category: drinking is hard.