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Sneak Peeks and Dreams

This weekend went by in such a whirlwind…actually this YEAR is going by in such a whirlwind…I can’t believe wedding number 4 of my 2014 wedding season already came and went! It was an absolutely beautiful celebration with a Parisian theme (because that’s where the couple, Emily and Alan, got engaged!) and we could not have asked for more perfect weather. The great thing about the venue we were at is that it has a phenomenal view of the Richmond skyline. It’s actually an old industrial building that was renovated and it’s one of my favorite Richmond restaurants…there’s a patio with a gorgeous view off of the reception room where my second shooter, Brittany, and I sat and scarfed down our vendor meals (but really we’ve learned to eat so fast at weddings so that we don’t miss anything!) and took in the view.

And thinking back on that moment, I realized that these are the things that my dreams are made of. I remember standing on that patio three years ago when I was there for lunch with my family and thinking about how cool it would be to photograph a wedding there one day (this was before I even officially had a business mind you…) and now I just have to be thankful…and I thought I’d take this post to remind you to think of things that you once thought were so far off that have happened and to celebrate them! Even if it seems silly to celebrate like finally having a good system for keeping your files organized (which I’m also celebrating today!) or booking your first client, or losing the first 2 pounds of your goal to lose 20. It’s easy to neglect the little victories when you have big dreams! But BIG joy comes from  rejoicing over little things daily.

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On another note, the Banana Republic dress I wore to this wedding on Saturday was possibly the most perfect dress to wear for shooting in. It’s funny because I saw one of my favorite mentors, Mary, instagram that she wore a new Banana dress to shoot in last week and that it was fantastic, so I had high hopes for my new cobalt blue dress and it did not disappoint! They have a lot of longer styles and the material is quality + thick but still breathable. Loft is my usual go-to place for dresses, but I might have a new favorite!

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Aaaand I will leave you with a few sneak peeks from the wedding…I can’t wait to share!

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  1. Tori Watson

    April 28th, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    AND the dress has pockets?? i might need to check their dresses out!

  2. Caroline Logan

    April 28th, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    Pretty pretty pretty! The previews and you!!

  3. Kat

    April 28th, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    I completely agree with you, Anna!!! I love celebrating the little joy’s and remembered to never stop dreaming big… always!!! (and that dress is so cute! I need to check I out!) xo!!

  4. Kimmie

    April 28th, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    So gorgeous!! I love what you say about celebrating the little victories within your big goals. You are SO right!

  5. Chelsea Anderson

    April 28th, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    Thanks for reminding me to celebrate the little things. I think that sometimes we compare ourselves TOO much and we are too focused on the big dream that we don’t celebrate the little milestones along the way. I needed this.

  6. Nikki Santerre

    April 28th, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    Love this post, and you! xoxo!

  7. Katie Barber

    April 28th, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    thank you for the reminder! i often get so focused on the big picture that i forget to recognize or celebrate the little victories.

  8. ashley link

    April 28th, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    so true! we should definitely celebrate the small victories just as much! life is too short to not celebrate everything! haha.

  9. Stephanie Messick

    April 29th, 2014 at 11:48 am

    I just picked up a cobalt dress similar to that style a few weeks ago for weddings!!! So adorable! :)

  10. Allison

    May 4th, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    You’re SO darn cute :) Can’t wait to see the wedding!

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