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The annual Blotske boys' birthday post! Every spring, we have 2 weeks of birthday madness, as the boys' bdays are March 27th, 30th, and April 13th. Yes, if you do the math, that was a few years stretch of some extra fireworks on the 4th of July😅😜
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Wilder was the 27th and turned 5 (that one was especially hard on me🥲), Bear on the 30th, turned 7, and Rowen, on April 13th, turned 9.
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Happy birthday to my most favorite little humans! To be your mom is a joy and honor... it is truly the BEST thing to ever happen to me💙 While it hurts my heart, as each year passes, it's also such a blast to have a front row seat to watching you grow in becoming the boys God created you to be. I love you beyond words #happybirthdayboys #birthdayboys #momofboys

The annual Blotske boys' birthday post! Every spring, we have 2 weeks of birthday madness, as the boys' bdays are March 27th, 30th, and April 13th. Yes, if you do the math, that was a few years stretch of some extra fireworks on the 4th of July😅😜
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Wilder was the 27th and turned 5 (that one was especially hard on me🥲), Bear on the 30th, turned 7, and Rowen, on April 13th, turned 9.
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Happy birthday to my most favorite little humans! To be your mom is a joy and honor... it is truly the BEST thing to ever happen to me💙 While it hurts my heart, as each year passes, it's also such a blast to have a front row seat to watching you grow in becoming the boys God created you to be. I love you beyond words #happybirthdayboys #birthdayboys #momofboys

March moments✨️🏔🐶☕️⚽️
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Train trip to GNP. Family, family, family. Coffee shop pups. Papa turned 95. Soccer season began. Turning 5 was hard on mama (and that made Wilder sad🥹). But we've done a lot of HAPPY birthday celebrating, and there will be more on that for another time❤️

March moments✨️🏔🐶☕️⚽️
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Train trip to GNP. Family, family, family. Coffee shop pups. Papa turned 95. Soccer season began. Turning 5 was hard on mama (and that made Wilder sad🥹). But we've done a lot of HAPPY birthday celebrating, and there will be more on that for another time❤️

‼️Announcement‼️ (but first, my recent in-home session😍✨️)
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Not an easy decision to make, but after reevaluating the direction of my photography business, I will no longer be offering family photo sessions (this also includes engagements, weddings, newborns, etc.) I have been given some new and exciting opportunities that are going to consume the very small amount of time I have to give to photography. I will also continue to do work for Simply Local Magazine here in Billings.
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For those I've already spoken to about photoshoots in the near future, do not fret! I will certainly see those through ;) And if anyone ever needs help in finding a family photographer, please do ask because I have some great recommendations!
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To the families I have had the privilege of photographing, THANK YOU! I don't have the words to express how much I appreciate your trust in me to capture life's best moments. This decision was not made lightly, as I had so many of you in mind!
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Thank you, again, for being such wonderful clients & friends ❤️

📷: The Adams family💖

‼️Announcement‼️ (but first, my recent in-home session😍✨️)
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Not an easy decision to make, but after reevaluating the direction of my photography business, I will no longer be offering family photo sessions (this also includes engagements, weddings, newborns, etc.) I have been given some new and exciting opportunities that are going to consume the very small amount of time I have to give to photography. I will also continue to do work for Simply Local Magazine here in Billings.
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For those I've already spoken to about photoshoots in the near future, do not fret! I will certainly see those through ;) And if anyone ever needs help in finding a family photographer, please do ask because I have some great recommendations!
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To the families I have had the privilege of photographing, THANK YOU! I don't have the words to express how much I appreciate your trust in me to capture life's best moments. This decision was not made lightly, as I had so many of you in mind!
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Thank you, again, for being such wonderful clients & friends ❤️

📷: The Adams family💖

✨️𝙊𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙜✨️ Link in bio
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Our dog sledding adventure in Big Sky, MT🐕‍🦺❄️💙 Montana is such a magical place, loaded with incredible experiences. Proud to call this state home.
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Thanks for the ride, Spirit of the North!
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#montanamoment

✨️𝙊𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙜✨️ Link in bio
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Our dog sledding adventure in Big Sky, MT🐕‍🦺❄️💙 Montana is such a magical place, loaded with incredible experiences. Proud to call this state home.
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Thanks for the ride, Spirit of the North!
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#montanamoment

February favorites❄️🌹🏀⛷️🩷
#montanamoments

February favorites❄️🌹🏀⛷️🩷
#montanamoments

January was slow(er) & very intentional. Time with friends & family, coffee talks, girls' nights, football parties (buffalo bills😭), taking each boy on a mommy/son outing and pastries with parents at school. A big step away from Instagram (mostly from feeling the need to post on my stories daily - found out I definitely don't need to😅 It was good for me! Doesn't have to be for anyone else😉) So much to celebrate and be thankful for. Squeezing my kids a little tighter and longer, as we pray for those involved in the tragic plane/helicopter crash. I can't even imagine💔
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Looking forward to February as we finish our Upward basketball season strong and prepare for an epic dog sledding adventure! Stay tuned🤩

January was slow(er) & very intentional. Time with friends & family, coffee talks, girls' nights, football parties (buffalo bills😭), taking each boy on a mommy/son outing and pastries with parents at school. A big step away from Instagram (mostly from feeling the need to post on my stories daily - found out I definitely don't need to😅 It was good for me! Doesn't have to be for anyone else😉) So much to celebrate and be thankful for. Squeezing my kids a little tighter and longer, as we pray for those involved in the tragic plane/helicopter crash. I can't even imagine💔
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Looking forward to February as we finish our Upward basketball season strong and prepare for an epic dog sledding adventure! Stay tuned🤩

Hey Maggie! Let's grab coffee soon😘
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Featuring my final families from 2024! Wow, what a year... I was the busiest I've ever been with my camera 📷 A huge thanks to each and every person & business that trusted me. I do not take it lightly! Thank you!!
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The 𝕎𝕚𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕗𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕝𝕪. We waited and waited and waited for snow! Finally went for it when the forecast showed never-ending 50 degrees for December🤪 We made the most of what we had to work with, and I think they turned out just fine✨️✨️

Hey Maggie! Let's grab coffee soon😘
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Featuring my final families from 2024! Wow, what a year... I was the busiest I've ever been with my camera 📷 A huge thanks to each and every person & business that trusted me. I do not take it lightly! Thank you!!
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The 𝕎𝕚𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕗𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕝𝕪. We waited and waited and waited for snow! Finally went for it when the forecast showed never-ending 50 degrees for December🤪 We made the most of what we had to work with, and I think they turned out just fine✨️✨️

What a year, 2024
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"ɪᴛ'ꜱ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ ᴜɴᴘʀᴇᴅɪᴄᴛᴀʙʟᴇ, ʙᴜᴛ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ᴇɴᴅ ɪᴛ'ꜱ ʀɪɢʜᴛ
ɪ ʜᴏᴘᴇ ʏᴏᴜ ʜᴀᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ᴛɪᴍᴇ ᴏꜰ ʏᴏᴜʀ ʟɪꜰᴇ"
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See you soon, 2025

What a year, 2024
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"ɪᴛ'ꜱ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ ᴜɴᴘʀᴇᴅɪᴄᴛᴀʙʟᴇ, ʙᴜᴛ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ᴇɴᴅ ɪᴛ'ꜱ ʀɪɢʜᴛ
ɪ ʜᴏᴘᴇ ʏᴏᴜ ʜᴀᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ᴛɪᴍᴇ ᴏꜰ ʏᴏᴜʀ ʟɪꜰᴇ"
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See you soon, 2025

My favorite moments, because that's what Christmas 2024 is now... a memory of moments. And the last picture is extra cherished🥹
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The gift of time is one of the greatest to give and receive. Life here on earth is short, which is why I am so grateful to have spent another Christmas with my grandparents, at ages 91 & 94. Such a treasure! I pray everyone had a beautiful Christmas day, being present with loved ones, slowing down, relishing in the gift of quality time, and reflecting on the true meaning of this very special season ✝️ 🎄❤️💚 #cʜʀɪsᴛᴍᴀs2024 #jesusisthereason

My favorite moments, because that's what Christmas 2024 is now... a memory of moments. And the last picture is extra cherished🥹
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The gift of time is one of the greatest to give and receive. Life here on earth is short, which is why I am so grateful to have spent another Christmas with my grandparents, at ages 91 & 94. Such a treasure! I pray everyone had a beautiful Christmas day, being present with loved ones, slowing down, relishing in the gift of quality time, and reflecting on the true meaning of this very special season ✝️ 🎄❤️💚 #cʜʀɪsᴛᴍᴀs2024 #jesusisthereason

Same thing, every year... Just want that pumpkin loaf under my tree
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#christmascat #catsofchristmas #catsofig #catoftheweek

Same thing, every year... Just want that pumpkin loaf under my tree
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#christmascat #catsofchristmas #catsofig #catoftheweek

Those quiet moments with you on the rocking chair. Your sweet sounds as we locked eyes. How your arm hung to the side when asleep. I'd push up on my feet to hold you steady while eating. The way your toes would curl in my hand. How you tightly held my finger as you drifted to sleep...
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These are the details we never want to forget as mothers. And it's my job to capture it all✨️✨️ Honored to have documented your early days of motherhood, @lexyssfjel🤍

Those quiet moments with you on the rocking chair. Your sweet sounds as we locked eyes. How your arm hung to the side when asleep. I'd push up on my feet to hold you steady while eating. The way your toes would curl in my hand. How you tightly held my finger as you drifted to sleep...
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These are the details we never want to forget as mothers. And it's my job to capture it all✨️✨️ Honored to have documented your early days of motherhood, @lexyssfjel🤍

Disney is for kids of all ages!🏰✨️ Our annual adults-only trip was a huge success, as always. I'm still laughing about things that happened along the way (Matt in Japan). Highly recommend finding a group of friends to travel with🥰

Disney is for kids of all ages!🏰✨️ Our annual adults-only trip was a huge success, as always. I'm still laughing about things that happened along the way (Matt in Japan). Highly recommend finding a group of friends to travel with🥰

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I've been taking a much needed break from screen time, but I still want to feauture the beautiful faces I get to capture as a photographer!
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The ＹｏｕｎｇＦａｍｉｌｙ🐶
Another family that has given me the joy of documenting their life, year after year. It was a chilly day, and the kids were cold, but you'd never know it looking at these shots! They were such great troopers. I always enjoy our time together, @donaldndesarae!🤎

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I've been taking a much needed break from screen time, but I still want to feauture the beautiful faces I get to capture as a photographer!
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The ＹｏｕｎｇＦａｍｉｌｙ🐶
Another family that has given me the joy of documenting their life, year after year. It was a chilly day, and the kids were cold, but you'd never know it looking at these shots! They were such great troopers. I always enjoy our time together, @donaldndesarae!🤎

The ℂ𝕠𝕝𝕓𝕪 𝔽𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕝𝕪🍁✨️
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It's always an honor when someone asks me to take their photos, but when someone asks me to do it year after year, it goes beyond that! I started taking Matt & Kaity's photos when it was just the two of them and their pets😄 My, how we have grown together! Your sweet family means so much to me🫶🏻
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#billingsmontana #montana #billingsphotographer

The ℂ𝕠𝕝𝕓𝕪 𝔽𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕝𝕪🍁✨️
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It's always an honor when someone asks me to take their photos, but when someone asks me to do it year after year, it goes beyond that! I started taking Matt & Kaity's photos when it was just the two of them and their pets😄 My, how we have grown together! Your sweet family means so much to me🫶🏻
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#billingsmontana #montana #billingsphotographer

Just one of those "life lately" posts🤎
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Feeling God's love and presence like never before. I've been given so much. Life lately has been all about my friends, family, and some amazing photography opportunities that continue to challenge me in ways that strengthen my passion. Excited for what's to come, year 43✨️

Just one of those "life lately" posts🤎
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Feeling God's love and presence like never before. I've been given so much. Life lately has been all about my friends, family, and some amazing photography opportunities that continue to challenge me in ways that strengthen my passion. Excited for what's to come, year 43✨️

The ꜱᴛᴇᴘɪɴᴀ ꜰᴀᴍɪʟʏ🤎 Don't let Sawyer's face fool you... he enjoyed every second of tickle time😜 This family is so kind, easy to work with, and just fun! Truly beautiful people, inside and out🫶 #billingsmontana #montanafamily

The ꜱᴛᴇᴘɪɴᴀ ꜰᴀᴍɪʟʏ🤎 Don't let Sawyer's face fool you... he enjoyed every second of tickle time😜 This family is so kind, easy to work with, and just fun! Truly beautiful people, inside and out🫶 #billingsmontana #montanafamily

The beautiful 𝑩𝒂𝒃𝒄𝒐𝒄𝒌 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚✨️🤎 I have absolutely loved capturing this family, year after year, watching them grow through my lens. They hold a special place in my photographer heart🫶 And how cool are they, hauling their family around in a short bus?! The best!
#billingsmontana #billingsphotographer #montanafamily

The beautiful 𝑩𝒂𝒃𝒄𝒐𝒄𝒌 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚✨️🤎 I have absolutely loved capturing this family, year after year, watching them grow through my lens. They hold a special place in my photographer heart🫶 And how cool are they, hauling their family around in a short bus?! The best!
#billingsmontana #billingsphotographer #montanafamily

Rhoyal💫✨️ I cried when I first laid eyes on this little girl! For several reasons.. I love this family, I babysat her mom, @shayla_montague_ , when she was just a baby, and I was completely overwhelmed by the emotions of how quickly children grow up. I can't even remember my boys as babies😭 Life is so beautiful, and I am honored to be the one to capture the beginning of sweet little Rhoyal's 💕
#newborngirl

Rhoyal💫✨️ I cried when I first laid eyes on this little girl! For several reasons.. I love this family, I babysat her mom, @shayla_montague_ , when she was just a baby, and I was completely overwhelmed by the emotions of how quickly children grow up. I can't even remember my boys as babies😭 Life is so beautiful, and I am honored to be the one to capture the beginning of sweet little Rhoyal's 💕
#newborngirl

From my first trip in 1993 to this last one, it's always that.. magical💫 and now that I have my own kids to experience the magic with, it's on another level😭 #wheredreamscometrue

From my first trip in 1993 to this last one, it's always that.. magical💫 and now that I have my own kids to experience the magic with, it's on another level😭 #wheredreamscometrue

I love when @chanteloakley contacts me about doing fitness photos... it gives me an opportunity to do something different, think outside the box and use my creativity🙌 This mom of 4 boys is pure inspiration and motivation when it comes to mental and physical strength💪👊 Go follow her page for fitness and health tips & advice! #billings #billingsmt #billingsmontana #montana

I love when @chanteloakley contacts me about doing fitness photos... it gives me an opportunity to do something different, think outside the box and use my creativity🙌 This mom of 4 boys is pure inspiration and motivation when it comes to mental and physical strength💪👊 Go follow her page for fitness and health tips & advice! #billings #billingsmt #billingsmontana #montana

The 𝑸𝒖𝒊𝒈𝒍𝒆𝒚 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚💫🍂🌿
#montana #montanafamily #billings #billingsmt #billingsmontana
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I am completely booked for fall sessions, but if you'd like to do a spring shoot, message me and we can look at dates as it gets closer🙌

The 𝑸𝒖𝒊𝒈𝒍𝒆𝒚 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚💫🍂🌿
#montana #montanafamily #billings #billingsmt #billingsmontana
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I am completely booked for fall sessions, but if you'd like to do a spring shoot, message me and we can look at dates as it gets closer🙌

Fall Florida trip! A lot happened. First photo: Rowen conquered all the big Disney rides after riding Rock 'n' rollercoaster🙌 We experienced Hurricane Milton & are so grateful for our safety and minor damages to the house. Went to Legoland. Cousins Bill & Kim stayed with us for 5 days and we had the best time together! Nothing better than Disney & family🥰 First time taking boys to Rainforest cafe. Rowen putting his arm around my waist while strolling down Hollywood Blvd🥹 and so many more magical memories! #waltdisneyworld

Fall Florida trip! A lot happened. First photo: Rowen conquered all the big Disney rides after riding Rock 'n' rollercoaster🙌 We experienced Hurricane Milton & are so grateful for our safety and minor damages to the house. Went to Legoland. Cousins Bill & Kim stayed with us for 5 days and we had the best time together! Nothing better than Disney & family🥰 First time taking boys to Rainforest cafe. Rowen putting his arm around my waist while strolling down Hollywood Blvd🥹 and so many more magical memories! #waltdisneyworld

Started with us, then there were more of us, and now there's all of us💙🩷💙💙💙 #blotskebunch

Started with us, then there were more of us, and now there's all of us💙🩷💙💙💙 #blotskebunch

Annual pumpkin patch and pizza night with the family 🎃🌽🍁
#fallthings

Annual pumpkin patch and pizza night with the family 🎃🌽🍁
#fallthings

Family photos, Boston edition!🇺🇲
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When you get to travel with a bestie & her family, you definitely make time to squeeze in a quick photoshoot on the cutest & quaintest cobblestone street in Boston! We also loved how patriotic this area was❤️🤍💙 This day was so much fun, visiting all the historical sights, eating lobster rolls and "cheers"ing 🎶 where everybody knows your name 🎶 Love this family and the adventure we had together this summer in beautiful Boston! #bostonma #cobblestone

Family photos, Boston edition!🇺🇲
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When you get to travel with a bestie & her family, you definitely make time to squeeze in a quick photoshoot on the cutest & quaintest cobblestone street in Boston! We also loved how patriotic this area was❤️🤍💙 This day was so much fun, visiting all the historical sights, eating lobster rolls and "cheers"ing 🎶 where everybody knows your name 🎶 Love this family and the adventure we had together this summer in beautiful Boston! #bostonma #cobblestone

The 𝑾𝒊𝒑𝒇 𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚💫🍂🤍 Sent this gallery off this morning...
And so begins the rush of family photo sessions! Happy Friday, friends🥰 #fallfamilyphotos #montana #bigskycountry

The 𝑾𝒊𝒑𝒇 𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚💫🍂🤍 Sent this gallery off this morning...
And so begins the rush of family photo sessions! Happy Friday, friends🥰 #fallfamilyphotos #montana #bigskycountry

Last camping trip of the year🏕🌦☕️🛶

Last camping trip of the year🏕🌦☕️🛶

When we adopted Buzz from the animal shelter a couple of years ago, it was evident that he had some head trauma from his previous life on the streets, poor guy... but it does provide for some great entertainment in our house! He is always swatting at his shadow or imaginary adversaries, among many other quirky things 🤣 #adoptdontshop #buzzlightyear

When we adopted Buzz from the animal shelter a couple of years ago, it was evident that he had some head trauma from his previous life on the streets, poor guy... but it does provide for some great entertainment in our house! He is always swatting at his shadow or imaginary adversaries, among many other quirky things 🤣 #adoptdontshop #buzzlightyear

Repost due to technical difficulties 😉
NBC Camps out of Spokane, WA, asked me to come back this summer to photograph basketball camp here in Billings. Such an honor! Basketball has always been my sport, so this gig is what I'd call a dream job🏀✨️ #nbccamps #basketballcamp @nbc.basketball

Repost due to technical difficulties 😉
NBC Camps out of Spokane, WA, asked me to come back this summer to photograph basketball camp here in Billings. Such an honor! Basketball has always been my sport, so this gig is what I'd call a dream job🏀✨️ #nbccamps #basketballcamp @nbc.basketball

Getting ready with Renae!👰🏼‍♀️💍💄
I hit the ground running (to my computer) the second we got home from California to finish this wedding gallery! Stay tuned.. more to come from the beautiful beaches of Monterey💫 #weddingdayready #theysaidido #californiawedding

Getting ready with Renae!👰🏼‍♀️💍💄
I hit the ground running (to my computer) the second we got home from California to finish this wedding gallery! Stay tuned.. more to come from the beautiful beaches of Monterey💫 #weddingdayready #theysaidido #californiawedding

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