Today Leaf & Lace turns 6 and honestly if I think about it too much I might cry a little (by a little I mean a lot!!). I love birthdays and my business reaching another lap around the sun is worth the celebrating!! I'm not going to lie, the last 12 months has probably been the hardest I've ever worked, but the way Leaf & Lace has blossomed has been worth every bit of it!! I want take a moment to celebrate and share with you some of my proudest moments.

1. CEO BABYYYYYYYY


This probably won't come as a surprise to most of you, but the #1 thing I’m most proud of in the last 12 months is that photography is officially my FULL TIME JOB! In 2023, I knew it was the year I’d leave my regular job and dive fully into Leaf & Lace. Last October, I took the plunge, and now my resume proudly reads:

CEO of Leaf & Lace | October 2023 - Present.


Of course, this journey wasn’t without its challenges. The biggest (and one I never saw coming) was the sudden end of my relationship 10 DAYS after I quit my full-time job. Let me tell you, those first few months were *incredibly* stressful. Not only was I learning and adapting to generating my own income, but I was also consumed by anxiety about whether or not I would be able to keep a roof over my head as my cost of living had suddenly doubled.


But I fucking did it.


Leaf & Lace bloomed, and so did I.


If you booked a session with me this year, I want you to know that you didn’t just support me as a business owner, you helped heal me. I cannot put into words how incredible grateful I am for you which is why this year’s birthday portraits are created with photos from the past 12 months. You are as much a part of my self love journey as I am in yours. 

2. HOT NEW LAUNCHES

This year, I was so excited to launch three new services: merchandise, Remote Boudoir sessions, and business coaching. These have all been on my wish list for Leaf & Lace to expand into for such a long time and now that I'm not juggling two jobs, I finally had the space to full step into it. I can’t wait to see what next year brings!!

3. I'M INTERNATIONAL NOW!

With the launch of my remote sessions, I now have the means to photograph and empower anyone, anywhere in the world. This year, Leaf & Lace had its first international client (albeit a virtual session) all the way in England!! It was soooo COOL to be able to photograph high quality images for someone literally on the opposite side of the world.

4. FREQUENT FLYER

With a more flexible schedule, I’ve been able to travel a lot more! In the last 12 months, I’ve been to Newcastle, the Gold Coast, Adelaide, and Melbourne.


If you want to see where I am off to next or have suggestions for where I should go next—drop them here!!

This year has gone above and beyond all my expectations. Leaf & Lace is expanding and so is my love for all things Boudoir! I am constantly grateful for all the support that Leaf & Lace receives and I cannot wait to see what the next 12 months brings!


If you would like to be a part of it, I would love to have you! Click the button below and let's get started 👇