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By the end of the week lately, odds are pretty good this is how I feel. (Ok, who am I kidding... this basically sums up life everyday!) Trying to do all the things will leave you ragged, but when they're all good things, it makes it just a bit sweeter to end up a hot mess. Kinda like sweet Chloe & her cake smash that included this little gem of a moment! β β πβ β If you're also trying to do all the things & be all the things, just know it's normal to feel like you're doing none of them well. Give yourself grace, and know that there tends to be seasons of overwhelm and seasons that have more of a semblance of balance... Be sure to give yourself moments of rest, no matter what season you're in. That, and eat a little cake too. β β π°β β Happy Friday, friend! (More of this sweet session went up on the blog earlier this week if you want to see more!) #bmariephoto #bmariephotokids #cakesmash
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It's no surprise that big brands hire celebrities to be the ones representing the product... but why? β β ββ β They want to put a face on the brand so that people are more likely to connect... A person can bring the know, like, trust factor that is crucial to swaying buyers.β β β¨β β Why does that matter? It means that unless you have the budget to hire a celebrity, the face of your brand should most likely be YOU. β β πβ β I'm talking more about this over on the blog today, and I'd love to hear what you think! Are you the face of your brand? If you aren't yet - why not? #bmariephoto #bmariephotobrand #businesstips
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Feeling extra grateful for this sweet girl today after an eventful day yesterday that included an urgent care visit and a trip to get double checked at the ER last night. Also feeling super thankful for our mostly good health & a clear report for Pumpkin! To all the mamas out there having to watch their little ones struggle with illness or injury, please know I'm praying for strength & comfort for you & your kiddo! #holmesfamilycircus #motherhood #bmariephoto
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Pumpkin has been taking some swim lessons the past few weeks & let me tell you.... It's been a roller coaster! I'm serious... that poor baby's emotions are All. Over. The. Place.β β β β And friend? Can I just say how hard it is as a mama to watch her go through all that?? SO painful!β β β β What's makes it even harder for me as I sit there sweating by the water's edge??? I see myself in that pool.β β β β Head over to the blog via the link in my profile to find out why.. #holmesfamilycircus #mompreneur
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As creative entrepreneurs, it's really easy to get caught up in watching our own industry. While it's good to keep in touch with trends & best practices, it can also end up being stifling or even crippling. You can easily fall into the comparison trap or get in a rut with what you're producing when you're just looking at the same type of creativity. Lately, I've gotten hooked on home design/architectural shows on Netflix & have a few favorite home/interior design accounts I follow here on Insta. They are so inspiring to me & make me see things in a different way creatively, and that's a huge win! β¨ I'd love to know in the comments what other fields you look to for inspiration! (Photo from my most recent shoot with the amazing @courtneyhillinteriors!) #bmariephoto #bmariephotobrand #getinspired
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Not only do I get to photograph mamas with their little ones, I get to photograph incredible women raising babies AND building businesses. Both of those things are SO hard, and the ladies I photograph do it all with a killer combination of fierce determination, a heck of a lot of love, and a sense of humor... and I couldn't be prouder to get to work with them!!! To all my killer brand clients... you are all such bright lights & I love you!! #bmariephoto #bmariephotobrand
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Would you guess this is a little strip of garden between a street and a parking lot??? (Swipe to see a wider shot - can you see the parking lot peeking through on the right??) π My clients are SO good about working with me to create a vision that represents the heart of their brand & connects with their ideal client and then they TRUST me when I pick a place to make it all come to life. π Blayr wanted flowers and greenery as that's a big passion of hers (in addition to helping people step up their writing game). We got up early, got that gorgeous glowy morning light & made that couple of feet look like a luxurious garden! π±π·πΏπ» If you're ready to invest in brand photography, I'd love to work with you to make your vision come to life! β¨ #bmariephoto #bmariephotobrand
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This little nugget lost ANOTHER tooth yesterday & is graduating from Kindergarten today. While my mama heart can't handle how fast she's growing up, I've also really been loving how it truly feels like we're hanging out lately when it's just the two of us... My mom gave me a decorative sign a few years ago that says Daughters are little girls that grow up to be your best friend and dang it if I'm not all up in my feelings about seeing that coming true with my girls! πππ #sappypost #holmesfamilycircus #timeisflying #momlife
