With 2025 just two weeks away, I’ve been reflecting on what it means to set goals that actually stick. We all start the year with big dreams and high hopes, but how often do we follow through? This year, I’m determined to do things differently and set myself up for success—and I hope this post inspires you to do the same.

Feeling nervous before your boudoir session? You’re not alone—and you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. For most of us, the idea of stepping in front of a camera in our undies (or possibly less) can feel overwhelming. Both Jenn and I were terrified to have our own boudoir photos taken! Vulnerability is powerful, but it’s also scary. Let me tell you something important: those butterflies you’re feeling are part of the whole experience.

It started as something we would do early in our relationship on road trips for fun. We found some fun quizzes online—everything from "How Well Do You Know Your Partner?" to “What’s Your Love Language?” and some other more spicy quizzes that we wont talk about here ;) (Oohhhh Mmyyyy) insert George Takei voice for effect. —and suddenly, we were deep into conversations that had us laughing, reminiscing, and learning new things about each other. Even though we’ve been together for 9 years, those quizzes sparked discussions that made the long hours in the car fly by.

Back in January, we began the process of searching for a studio of our own. After weeks of searching online and viewing several spaces, none of them really felt like the place we had hoped for. Then we found it. A cozy little space nestled above the historic Capitol Theater.