This weekend has been rough. Discouraging. Regretful. Disheartening. 
And, it's over.
I am forever thankful to God for giving me someone who accepts me at my worst, calls me "perfect" even as tears mark my cheeks, takes me away from my own mess, makes me forget what happened, helps me brush myself off, lends a hand to help me find my way back on my feet, and makes me smile. Because you truly don't realize how good it feels to smile until you have a reason not to.
I am thankful that I have someone who has me as their best interest. Not their reputation. 
I am thankful that I have someone who tells me that through their eyes, I am beautiful, I am perfect, I am a winner, I am wonderful, I am successful, and the list just continues. I am thankful that this person can be so convincing that I almost believe them. 
I am thankful that I have someone who is simply proud of me- even if I have failed.
I am so thankful that God has blessed me with these people (or angels in disguise, whatever you prefer).
I am me. I am doing my best to be everything at once, but I am me. Just me. 

I am reminding myself that even in the worst of days, there is still good to be found. I know that I've posted this quote once before, but it's from one of my favorite authors and it relates so closely to how I've felt this weekend.
"We can't expect everybody to be there for us, all at once.  So it's a lucky thing that really, all you need is someone."- Sarah Dessen
Have a wonderful week, everyone. <3
Smiles and lots of love, Taylor

If there's one thing I'm good at, it's making simple things complicated. Get through elementary school, get through high school, make it into college, right? I just can't ignore my heart which is screaming (loudly) "Taylor Elchert Photography" while my mind is quietly nudging towards Xavier. I want the experience and the opportunities that college brings, but then, I can only wonder where my business could have taken me. I want to continue a career involving my passion, but then, I can only wonder what other talents and passions I could have found in college. 
It's not so simple, but it helps to know that I have a family constantly supporting me... and that God is two steps ahead of me. Always.
Thankfully, I have something that eases my mind (if even for a little while). And, that something is working on session sneak peeks! I hope you enjoy these shots of my adorable, sweet, and cheeky 6 month old cousin, Stella. I love this little miss SO MUCH, and trust me, I had a really difficult time choosing images for the sneak peek because all of them capture my heart. Enjoy <3

I suppose the truth is, I'll never be sure about the big life changing decisions (at least not nearly as sure I am about my love for cheesy potatoes and negative space). But that's the excitement in the ride, right? And if I do happen to fall off (which I'm sure I will), I can always brush myself off, and climb right back on.
Smiles and lots of love, Taylor