A little bit of my story:
My dad bought my first camera in 8th grade when I wanted to join Mrs. Swiney's Photography club. This started all the photo sessions when my friends came over to hang out---allllll the way to today where I've been shooting professionally the past two years. Senior sessions, families, couples, WEDDINGS (obviously my favorite), and even babies. There is just something about spending time with strangers, growing to know them, and figuring out what makes them smile. Then I get to serve them through this cool experience called photography.
This is not the only gift I offer to serve my community. I am also completely in love with my husband (this is a gift), the guy you see, Tyler. Tyler found me almost six years ago on the bed of a truck to a really weird party. After that, he's done everything from homemade cheesecake, German shepherd puppies, taking out the trash, making coffee EVERY MORNING of our relationship, to 8-days across California to win my heart. Now we live a simple life on the edge of Chattanooga in Hixson with our three sweet dog children. We go to church down the street, know our neighbors, and enjoy working on our home. We are home people.
Here is a long list of things I love as well: coffee, bargin hunting (also Bargin Hunt), DOGS, puppies, toddlers, new experiences, campfires in the backyard, cityscapes, mountain views, ocean views, camping, playing fetch with Oliver (my GSD), cuddling with Lady or Elle (my Golden Doodle babies), dreaming of our future children, hanging out with my little brother, weekend trips with friends, game nights, binge watching Netflix and Hulu, painting, doodling, calling my dad in the car, long distance running, going to the gym, yoga, cross fit, hiking, city life, dancing (not clubs), stand up comedy, theater, roller skating, walking, volleyball, general sports, family gatherings... YOU NAME IT, I LIKE IT. I think this is called chill or being cool, according to Urban Dictionary.
Want to know more? Check out my Instagram: @simplyemilylifestyle to keep up with my life through stories, posts, and reels.