10 Happy Things for April (yay Spring!!)

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HAPPY SPRING!

I'm so happy for days without jackets and afternoons on the playground!!

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10 HAPPY THINGS

As always, this list is random, but hopefully something will spark some joy!!

1. 35 tiny things to do for yourself today.
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2. I completely relate to this article on befriending our past selves.

"My past selves remind me that we are not one constant entity (and thank goodness for that). We are the sum total of our experiences. We are both before and after, both phoenix and ashes. Even when it seems like the scenery is stagnant, we are subject to constant reinvention, like the pesky upgrades threatening to overtake my phone. Finally, I realize: My former selves aren’t (just) here to harass me, they are also here to keep me company."
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3. 10 essential books about the Asian American experience.
Also, five kids books by Asian American authors.
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4. How wonderful does this cake look?
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5. I just blogged a new Reading, Watching, Listening post.
Click here to check it out!
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6. How cool is this tree house? (I want to stay there!)
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7. Household surrealism (so creative).
Also, loving Maya Varadaraj's collages
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8. How do you want to be remembered?
A great article on choosing happiness.
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9. I can't stop looking at this instagram.
And this street photography book.
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10. This looks like the perfect place to spend a spring day.
Also, more ways to spend spring in the area.

And I really want to check out this cherry blossom pop up bar/restaurant.

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BUSINESS UPDATE
(END OF WINTER DISCOUNT!)

FOR FAMILY SESSIONS & COUPLES APRIL IS 25% OFF!!

Most of my spring weddings have rescheduled to autumn, so I have lots of availability right now, including the following weekend dates:

Sunday, April 11

Saturday, April 17
Sunday, April 18

Saturday, April 24

* Weekends and weekdays are priced differently. Please click here for family pricing info.
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2021 WEDDINGS DATES ARE STARTING TO FILL & I'M BOOKING INTO 2022!

Also, if you're thinking of eloping or planning a mirco-wedding, please get in touch - I have lots of advice/suggestions!

ALSO, IF YOU HAVE A WEDDING BOOKED WITH ME IN 2021 AND ARE PLANNING ON MOVING THE DATE TO 2022 - PLEASE KEEP ME IN THE LOOP!
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REGARDING COVID

Regarding your safety during sessions,
I always wear a mask (both inside and outside) and sanitize myself (so. much. hand. sanitizer.) and my gear.
I also try to keep a distance between myself and others.

If you have any questions and/or if there's anything I can do to make you feel safer - please let me know!!

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RECENT TESTIMONIALS

Here are a few very recent reviews.

And thank you SO MUCH to all the wonderful clients who have taken the time share their experiences
(you can see more here and here).

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"Darcy is the best! We've worked with her since 2016 for family photos, and I love working with her each time. She makes the sessions feel so natural and relaxing. My little boys adore her and actually look forward to the shoots (the toys she brings help too). We couldn't be happier with the pictures, they are beautiful snapshots of us as a family... in our elements, doing our things."

- Phuong
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"We had a wonderful family photo session with Darcy this winter and couldn't be happier with the pictures! She managed to connect with every member of our family and capture individual personalities and group moments that we love."

- Jessica
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"Darcy was a pleasure to work with for our engagement and wedding pictures.

We were not used to getting our picture taken as a couple, but Darcy made us feel comfortable and made the whole process feel much more natural. Darcy was very responsive and flexible, which was especially helpful while planning a wedding during COVID-19.

Darcy and the second shooter, Nina, captured our wedding day beautifully. Our wedding pictures show the myriad of emotions and the series of small events that created our wedding as a whole. The photos of the candid moments will allow us to remember all parts of our wedding for all years to come."

- Krysta

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PLEASE STAY HEALTHY AND HAVE A GREAT MONTH!

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