09/04/2026
A little studio update 🤎
I was finally able to get into my studio today and really start going through everything.
Unfortunately, there is a lot more damage to the walls and floors than we originally expected, along with more of my things being damaged than we first realized. 😔 We found more items today that were wet, mildewy, and completely ruined.
One of those things was my newborn storage shelf, which was also broken by the restoration team. I’m not going to lie… that one broke me. I cried. 😭 I know it’s “just a shelf,” but when you’re already looking at so much damage to something you’ve worked SO hard to build, every additional thing feels like another punch to the gut.
BUT… there is some good news!! 🤎
Half of my studio didn’t get hit at all! 🙌🏻
Today, my brother-in-law Dustin and my best friend Nevada came and helped me clean, move things around, and get the studio to a point where I can at least start doing some sessions again. I seriously cannot thank you guys enough for showing up and helping me today. I appreciate you both SO much. 🤎
For right now, I am still able to do sitter and cake smash sessions in the studio! 🎂
Unfortunately, I am not currently able to do newborn or family sessions in-studio because those areas were affected.
But this is where I have to brag about our amazing photographer community for a second. 🥹
Ashley Herek reached out and offered me the use of her studio space for any of my newborn babies who decide to make their grand entrance over the next few weeks. 😭🤎 Ashley, THANK YOU. Seriously. The fact that you were willing to open your space to me and my clients without hesitation means more than you know.
THIS is why I love our photographer community. We may technically all be “competition,” but when something like this happens, people show up for each other. And I will never forget that. 🖤
There’s still a lot to figure out. There’s a lot that needs to be repaired, replaced, cleaned, and rebuilt. And I’m sure there will probably be a few more tears along the way.
But… I shall adapt and keep on keeping. 💪🏻
Block Photography is still here. I’m still shooting. I’m still editing. I’m still doing what I love. We’re just going to have to get a little creative for a while. 😂🖤
Thank you SO much to everyone who has messaged me, checked on me, offered help, shared kind words, or simply reminded me how many amazing people I have in my corner.
I appreciate every single one of you more than you know. 🖤
One day at a time. We’ll get her put back together. 🥹📸
