08/26/2025
Last year, I realized my life was very unbalanced. I was juggling motherhood, my master’s degree, full time work and photography. Switching between roles with barely a breath in between. The burn out creeped up slowly. There were days I barely remembered to eat, nights I edited galleries through tears, and countless moments where I smiled on the outside but felt completely overwhelmed inside. Photography served a beautiful purpose in my life. It helped carry me through two maternity leaves and supported me through grad school. It gave me flexibility, creativity, and a sense of purpose when everything else felt uncertain. And I’m so proud to say I captured just over 200 families in the last 5 years! Thank you to all the families that trusted me to freeze these precious moments for them and all the support for this business 🤍
Somewhere along the way, I began to feel it: The exhaustion. The disconnection. The quiet ache of knowing I wasn’t showing up as the mother, or version of myself I wanted to be. I gave up parts of myself and my mental health suffered, my relationships strained. I missed so many sacred, fleeting moments with my own kiddos. I was simply trying to hold everything together. And then finally something had to give.
Letting go of photography was one of the hardest decisions I’ve made. But it came from a place of deep honesty: I needed to make space and do things differently. Space to breathe, reconnect, and to be present.
Now, I’m entering a new chapter of life and the universe is forcing things to be different and I’ve accepted the path. A slower one. A softer one. One where I no longer chase productivity for worth. Where I say no more often, so I can say yes to the things that matter to me the most. Being present, grounded, intentional and aligned. Giving myself permission to slow down, to choose joy, and to rewrite my story. As some of you have already noticed, my handle has changed. I’ll still be around to connect in a different capacity. But along with this message, I am informing you all that YEG Newborn Photography is now officially closed. ✌🏽🌸✨
