It's crazy to think about but I started Mary Fields Photography over five years ago. In those five years, I have learned a LOT (through both my successes and failures) and it has been a roller-coaster of learning what it looks like to be a small business owner. You might say it has been a wildly imperfect adventure but oh, has it been fun. In those five years, I have been asked numerous times to sit down with aspiring photographers as well as business owners and share my knowledge and experience. Let's be honest, it can be super scary to launch a small business but having people to chat with who have braved that road ahead of you can prove to be incredibly helpful. In fact, I had those people when I first started my business and I am still so thankful for their investment. Well, over the last few years and through my time with these aspiring entrepreneurs, I have stumbled upon a new passion: teaching the art of photography and small business. I love helping people find their voice in their industry and learn to confidently take each new step while staying true to themselves. What a privilege to be able to share what I've learned and to hope that it helps others as they walk their own journey. 

For the last week and a half I have been touring the beautiful country of Italy! This trip has been planned for about a year and half because my husband and I were supposed to take an Italian honeymoon. However, if you remember, I had a little accident before our wedding and broke my foot. So, my doctor wisely advised us to post-pone until I was healed. So, a little over a year later and we are finally HERE! I'll be posting a full review of our trip when I get back but for now, here are just a few snapshots of our time here so far. EEEK!! I may never leave!

It was a day of pure joy. These two were all smiles as the day began and those smiles lasted until they got in the car to drive away. Lindsay beamed from ear to ear as she put on her dress and looked over at her bridesmaids with a face that said, 'This is the greatest day.' As the processional for the ceremony began, Scott stood at the end of the aisle, anxiously awaiting his bride. As the doors opened and she walked out, arm in arm with her dad, Scott's face said it all. The sun began to set behind them as their guests looked on and watched these two vow the rest of their lives. I love all ceremonies but there is just something about the outdoors that makes a ceremony even more lovely. It's peaceful and the hues of the day cast such a beautiful glow and an ever-glowing couple. 

He has always been my champion but over the last few weeks and really months, my sweet hubby has outdone himself. He has graciously kept our sink empty of dishes, folded our laundry and ran all kinds of errands for me. He has photographed two weddings by my side. He has chauffeured me literally all over creation. Seriously. He has spent countless hours reviewing my website and giving me helpful feedback. He has calmed me down when I felt overly stressed and helped me keep perspective. He has celebrated with me in the joys of the last few weeks and been patient when I was distracted. He has been my champion and through it all, he hasn't complained.