“It’s our differences that make us better as a whole.”

— Alyson, Head Photographer at Jasper & Fern

After the heartache of finding myself surrounded by negative company too often in the past, I absolutely love and am grateful for now being surrounded by women who honestly want to see each other succeed. There are no ulterior motives, no people talking behind each others' backs - just women stepping in to share their knowledge and skill for the betterment of others.

Branding Portrait for marketing coach, Mallory Schlabach. | Winston-Salem On location Brand Photography | Jasper & Fern

One of my favorite parts about my job is the opportunity to build community and support another small businesses' success. It's about more than creating pretty pictures. It's learning your needs, getting to see where you're going and be involved in your vision. It's stepping into the world you're passionate about and connecting with your heart.

I've always said that each person has been created with unique gifts with which they can use to impact their community. It's our differences that make us better as a whole. It's our choice to use those gifts for the betterment of those around us.

I am a sucker for puppies, baby animals, tiny plants, tiny mittens, odd animal friends cuddling and the, often silent, characters in movies that say anything and everything with their eyes and over-exaggerated body language. In fact, the whole reason I decided to write this blog was because someone shared a tiny knit mouse image to me and its little whiskers and teeny-tiny eyes melted me. Yes, I was melted by an inanimate object. There's proof below at how cute this thing is though! Seriously, it's adorable.

Anyway, this little mouse and my reaction to it got me thinking. I feel SO MUCH happier after I have seen something cute. There's a science behind "cuteness" and I'm sharing a link to that article below. Really, though, I just wanted to share some cuteness with you and push that happiness towards you all!

(You're welcome!)