![]() He told me, “You said you wanted to be on television, and then you just went and did it!” His words always make me laugh because he was right-that’s exactly what I did. I’ll never forget what one of my good friends at the time (who was also the Governor’s Chief of Staff!) said to me when I announced I was leaving. She asked if I wanted a reporting job right over the phone. But one day I got a call from a woman named Pam at a small station in Greenville, Mississippi. I had no clue which cities to target, and I didn’t tell anyone what I was doing. At the end of those exciting but long days, I would get back to my desk and send out sample tapes of my reporting (yes, it was VHS back then) to local news stations across the country. I was traveling from city to city almost every day going to events with my boss. ![]() My first moment of not just wondering “how did I get here?”, but claiming my “here” came in my early twenties while I was working in New Jersey as a speech writer and communications specialist for the state. But it was clear then that I had something to say, answers to seek, and a show to put on. I vividly remember doing that, and deep down inside I hope those tapes of young me playing the reporter are lost forever (but you know moms hold on to everything). As a little girl, my family always teased me for walking around with a tape recorder pretending I was interviewing everyone from Oprah to Barbara Walters. Well, everything I did from pageants to college courses and internships centered around being onstage in some way. I’m proud of my work and surprised by it. I sometimes can’t believe some of the things I’ve made happen. “Here” includes starting a new venture as an entrepreneur in the wine industry and dipping my toe into acting from time to time. The “here” I’m starting with is Los Angeles, California, where I’ve been hosting a television show for the last four years (after working as a broadcast journalist across the country for 15 years before that). ![]() In 2023, I’m not just writing my “to do” list for the year ahead, I’m also challenging myself for the first time to take a deep dive into my past to learn “how I got here” and what it’s going to take to make this year a success. Every January we become reflective, start setting new goals, and adopt philosophies to take on the next 12 months. If you’re like me, it sounds one of two ways in your head: either you’re proud of where you’ve landed, or you’re trying to figure out how you missed the mark. Emma + Greg had also provided a separate area for all the children at their wedding, which is such an amazing idea.I ask myself this question often. As it was such a hot summer’s day the majority of the day was spent in the picturesque walled garden, with everyone either playing lawn games or drinking in the sun. It is such a beautiful venue with a huge marquee which Emma + Greg had added a romantic elegant touch too. When I arrived with Emma in the morning of her wedding day I just knew it was going to be such a fun day! I have never before seen a bride more chilled and relaxed on the morning of her wedding day! It was ace! I have also never seen anyone be as happy as these guys were all day, seriously Emma’s smile is just so infectious!! After a wonderful church ceremony, which also included a blessing of their son Max (which just added an even more of a personal touch to their ceremony)! We headed to the stunning reception at The Walled Garden at Beeston Fields. Fun Summer wedding at The Walled Garden at Beeston Fields- Nottingham- Emma + Greg “Thank you so much for being an incredible wedding photographer! From the moment I started e-mailed you I knew I was going to like you! You made me feel so at ease, we forgot you were there most of the time! The pictures are amazing, and we loved having you there! Love Emma, Greg and Max xxx”
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