A Bride & her Squad walk into a Barre | A Personal Post

Pure Barre.

What is that? Glad you asked! 

Pure Barre is a 55 minute workout that uses small isometric movements to lengthen & tone the body without bulking. Sorta think of a cross between yoga & pilates then add a ballet barre for support!

Each Pure Barre class begins with a warm-up in the center of the room, on the floor, and then standing with light weights to work those arm muscles. We’ll then move to the barre to work your thighs and your seat. After the seat work, you’ll do a series of ab exercises, followed by a cool down. While the flow of class is always the same, we are always changing the music and exercises, so you never experience the same class twice! | Pure Barre

The Pure Barre technique is a unique way to build strength, endurance and tone your muscles in a safe, low impact manner through the use of small focused movements. Strong toned arms, thighs, abs and seat are just a few of the areas that clients see the biggest change from Pure Barre. Lean muscle definition coupled with improved flexibility, posture and coordination help to create a strong yet graceful barre body. | Pure Barre


I started taking Pure Barre almost two years ago, because I was training for my first half-marathon & needed to cross train. Plus my sister-in-law recently started taking too & was looking incredible after having her first baby. So ok, I'll give it a try. 

Y'all. I fell in love. 

PB helped a ton with my core strength & gave my arms a bit of a tone, which is hard for runners sometimes. 

I am the least coordinated person & thought I'd have a hard time with my lack of dance background, but that was far from the truth. Every class is different & that makes going multiple times in the week fun! I got bored with the classes at my other gym & stopped going, but with PB I'm constantly challenged & that keeps me engaged. 

*And I must add that instructors are AWESOME & encourage you throughout your fitness journey.

...now for the punchline.

A bride & her squad walk into a Barre...and receive the best workout!

On Saturday, January 28th, a private class was held for bride-to-be, Abby & a few of her bridesmaids.

"Pure Barre was an experience like no other! I enjoyed the atmosphere as well as the structure of the class. I also couldn't walk for 3 days after, which is the sign of a killer workout! So much fun with some of my amazing bridesmaids!" 

***SURPRISE***

Not only can I take your wedding photos, but I can help you get in shape for your wedding day too! That's right. I am not only a wedding photographer, but a certified Pure Barre instructor! Eeeek! 

Pure Barre has given me a sense of confidence that I never knew I had. And I actually get excited to workout! *Ha most days ;) - I cannot wait to share my love of PB with everyone who walks through our studio doors. 

Come lift-tone-burn with me at the Barre soon! More information on the Mobile studio here! *But if you don't live in the Mobile area, don't you fret! There are studios all over the country! 

Adele & Dating Your Photographer | A Personal Post

If you know me, you know that I love to belt Adele at the top of my lungs in my car. And thanks to my parents, I got to see her LIVE in Atlanta last October. One word: INCREDIBLE! Adele arose from center stage & with one word her voice filled the entire arena. I screamed like a little girl as chills went throughout my body. Simply incredible.

Now you probably clicked on this blog because of the title - stick with me as I explain.

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One of my favorite songs on Adele's latest album, 25, is 'Water Under the Bridge'. 

If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently
Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
If you're gonna let me down, let me down gently

Don't pretend that you don't want me
Our love ain't water under the bridge
(Wo-ah, wo-ah)
Say that our love ain't water under the bridge

And then it hit me.

This is exactly how photographer's feel when we don't hear back from a client. 

People, just tell us that you've gone in a different direction. 

I promise it won't hurt our feelings. Everyone has a different style, budget & overall connection with the photographer. It should be a good fit, no doubt. 

But when you leave us hanging - much like dating (where my single ladies at?! Hey-o!) -  it's frustrating. We've penciled you in basically. And in some way already invested in your June wedding at the Plaza, by dreaming of your cathedral veil sweeping across the marble floor & how stunning you’ll look in your mom’s dress remade. 

So if this is you, I'll leave you with some more of my favorite Adele lyrics...

Send my love to your new 'photographer'
Treat her better. 


*No feelings were hurt in the making of this blog. 

One of my goals for this year - and the rest of my career as a photographer for that matter - is to network with my creative community. If I’m booked or don’t offer the packages you desire, then let me put you in the hands of a dear photographer friend who can.


All images from the concert were shot on my handy little iPhone. 

And thanks to my girl, Kayla, for scoring these awesome seats & singing alongside me the entire night.