It’s humbling and exciting when you realize how much you don’t know. I’ve been wearing makeup for almost twenty years and over time I’ve adapted to a changing face in terms of shape as well as through the natural progression of aging. I use different techniques and products today compared to ten years ago.
So much about makeup isn’t even about lipstick and eyeshadow. Skincare, diet, and vitamins all play a part in how your makeup will look. And with so many options out there it’s important you find the right shade and the right product.
Admittingly this can be overwhelming.
Allllll of this was running through my head (and it was hard to keep up in the heels I was wearing lol) during the monthly MN T-Girls event this past weekend. On Saturday we were treated to makeup demonstrations and one-on-one help and private, afterhours shopping at Cos Bar in Edina.
This was our third visit and each visit surpasses the previous. The enthusiasm from the artists is contagious and omg we all felt so beautiful. It’s easy to feel that way during a makeover but I think there’s magic in details and subtlety. What I mean is when someone brings attention to something small that you don’t really think about. My artist complimented me on my feminine cheekbones and my fair skin. I have been riding that high for days.
I’ve been struggling with color correcting for a few months (again, our skin changes and therefore our makeup needs also change) and with my artists’ help I was able to add a new foundation and technique to my skillset.
Makeup can be overwhelming, especially when you understand how much makeup has to do with skincare and taking care of yourself. So much about makeup has nothing to do with brushes and eyeliner, but rather exfoliation and whether you’re getting enough vitamin C. But makeup, like many things, requires commitment.
As I drove home my brain started to process everything that I learned and I became excited about makeup all over again.
This was a wonderful evening. I cannot thank the fantastic people at Cos Bar. Incredibly supportive, absolutely affirming, and the best of the best.
Last year the MN T-Girls celebrated our ten year anniversary.
I honestly feel that this group will be one of the biggest accomplishments in my life. Which is kind of strange because it’s something I keep a secret to half of the people in my world. My work colleagues would be stunned if they knew, lol.
Over the years I’ve been told by girls outside of Minnesota that they wished a group like ours existed. It sounds kind of bitchy to say this, but I will sometimes respond with “why not start a group like this?”. I promise I don’t intend to come off that way, rather I hope my response is encouraging and supportive. Like, “yes, why don’t I??”
Ask any member of the T-Girls and they will likely say that I am not a social person. I’m not intentionally rude and I have a hard time picking up on social cues (thank you, autism) and I am almost always the first to leave an event as it winds down. I am the last person who should be running a social group. But if I can do this, anyone can.
Any club, if you will, looks intimidating and overwhelming. But like anything, the group had it’s humble beginnings. I should know, I was there from the start, lol.
It’s not unlike learning makeup. You break down something that appears overwhelming into small baby steps.
Today’s post is about how to start a group like this. I do want to clarify that this is how the MN T-Girls started and what worked for us may or may not work for another group, but I hope this is helpful regardless.
There are two words that come to mind when I think about the group. “Eyeliner and Stilettos.” lol, no. Not those two words. “Patience and Momentum”.
It took patience for the group to find members. It took patience for the group to grow. It took patience as some of the girls found the courage to go out in public. It took patience to demonstrate to the members that this group was something I was committed to. The Twin Cities has had many transgender support groups over the years and some are still going strong and some have fizzled out. I think there was some skepticism (and rightly so) that the group was going to be a long-term thing.
Momentum happened organically. As the monthly events continued, word began to spread, and I think enthusiasm for the group did so as well. The group grew and everyone contributes suggestions and feedback for future events. Ideas from members help shape what we do and as time progresses the group becomes a little easier to maintain.
The group did not become what we are today overnight. I think it took about a year for us to find our footing (which isn’t easy in stilettos, lol). I learned a lot in this time, and I continue to learn a lot even after all these years.
If I added one more word that comes to mind about the group it would be “commitment”. Besides two short breaks during COVID we have met every month for over a decade. I’ve not flaked out on organizing an event. I like to think that we still do new and fun things throughout a year. If a leader isn’t invested in something it makes it hard for others to be enthusiastic about it.
One of the questions I am asked the most is how does one meet a t-girl. Most of the time this is asked by a t-girl looking to make a friend, but I do get asked this from men who are looking to hook up with a girl like us. The truth is beyond an LGBTQ+ bar/nightclub, I can’t think of a single place that a girl like us would be wont to go. We all have our lives and you can find girls like us at coffee shops and museums and a million other places.
And besides, I caution against clocking another t-girl. I would probably want to die if someone approached me in public to inform me that they know I’m trans. Not that I am trying to pass, I assume everyone knows I am trans, but I do not want someone to initiate a conversation with my gender identity as their opening line, so to speak.
Unless it’s relevant. If a mother came up to me to let me know that their child just came out and they had some questions, I would be honored to sit and chat.
And also, what if you’re wrong? Misgendering anyone is rude, at the very least.
Let’s acknowledge that other t-girls are essential for a t-girl social/support group. So, how does one meet others like us? To this day I have no idea.
But I do know how I met other t-girls. The answer shouldn’t surprise anyone but it was the internet. I’ve had a website for like fifteen years. Over time this site (and the one before this one) found readers and slowly and steadily grew in terms of web traffic. I linked to other sites like mine and I would comment on their posts. I slowly became visible.
Of course, it’s easy to start a website. Maintaining a website is a completely different thing. Posting new content on a regular schedule demands commitment. Going weeks or even months between posts tends to kill interest. Sincerity is also important. If you’re not writing about something you are personally interested in it will be hard for you to maintain your site.
And your readers will quickly pick up on you going through the motions and posting for posting’s sake.
Find your niche and run with it. Mine was that gender identity is something to celebrate and is something beautiful. I was also very open on my website(s) when it came to where I lived. For topics that I write about often I will tag a key word, such as “lingerie” or “heels” or “Minnesota”. When I write about Minnesota I usually bring attention to an organization that I think girls like us would be interested in, or I write about legislation that can impact us, good or bad.
Doing this was helpful, I think. When girls look for resources it’s not uncommon to Google “crossdresser (or another term)” with “city name”.
It took years but through tagging my site became the first result when Googling “Crossdresser Minnesota”. Yay for algorithms!
I think it’s pretty normal, especially in the first days of our journey, to search these terms. We might be looking for transformation studios or stores that are welcoming to girls like us. These days I describe the group as feminine presenting gender non-confirming and/or transgender. Back then I wasn’t comfortable identifying as transgender as I thought that word was reflective of those who were transitioning or already had. Today my definition is much more inclusive.
I also was active on crossdressers.com. I would reply to posts and made my first friends through that site. One of which I am still friends with today (hi Liz!). Members would message one another privately and friendships would blossom. If members were in the same city, even better.
This is not unlike networking. If you’ve ever looked for professional connections to further your career or embark on a new one you probably already know how to do this. This is similar, albeit just a little different.
Through these steps, which took years, I eventually became a small fish in a big ocean. I wasn’t and will never be in the same pantheon as Stana or Heidi Phox but a girl can dream.
I think years of doing these things gave me a little… credibility. I was maintaining a website and posted on a regular basis. I responded to emails and comments and I wrote about things that seemed to resonate with girls who read my site. I hoped that I gave the impression that I wasn’t going anywhere. People got to know me, as much as one can through a website.
I wrote about my journey in a sincere and honest way. And this is easy to do when you don’t think anyone is going to read what you write. Soon others told me that they could identify and could relate to some of what I wrote. This feedback encouraged me to keep doing what I was doing.
As I continued to attend local support groups, I realized that what I needed for my own journey wasn’t going to be found in the groups I was involved with. This is not a criticism of these other groups. They were, and are essential for many, including myself. I was ready to be out in the world. I wanted to make friends to go shopping with, if I am being honest. Going to the mall or a museum or whatever is super fun but after a while it gets a little lonely. I wasn’t out to anyone in his life at the time so if I wanted friends, it would be Hannah who would make them.
I wanted to find a group that focused more on the social aspect and less on the support aspect. I didn’t need to be told that it was okay to be who I am, I was comfortable and confident and secure with myself. But there wasn’t a group like that in the Twin Cities.
Toni Morrison said “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it”. This quote, along with my wife’s suggestion, formed the MN T-Girls. I started to post about the group on my site and on crossdressers.com. Since my website already had readers through years of blogging and since many of my readers were from Minnesota, there was already a built-in interest.
I started a mailing list and after a few months of, well, recruiting, we had a our first event. Of course, it wasn’t that easy. I had to think of things for us to do. I knew I wanted to find places for girls like us to go. I looked into different LGBTQ+ establishments in the area but I didn’t want our first event to be at a loud nightclub. It’s not my scene and I thought it might be challenging to have a conversation while dance music throbbed in the background. Fortunately someone suggested a cafe in south Minneapolis that was owned by a transwoman. Perfect.
I had a realistic goal for the first event and it’s the same goal I have for every event since: that someone shows up.
And girls did show up! There was about five or six of us. I was amazed. I was so proud of myself. I was so proud of the girls who attended and my pride continues each month with every girl who joins us.
My confidence shot through the roof after the first meeting. The second meeting, however, never happened. After the first event, I think I became too ambitious. I thought it would be fun to meet up and do some holiday shopping (this would have been in December) at the Mall of America.
This was a mistake. The mall is obviously huge and filled with people, especially in December. Understandably many girls were not ready to do something so public yet. So, the event was canceled.
Nevertheless, she persisted. I took a step back, read the room (as it were) and remembered that not everyone is not ready for the same things. The following month we met again at the same coffee shop. Once more, girls came.
The first few months of the group were crucial. Every person is different and every girl like us is comfortable and intimidated by different things. I started to plan relatively safe events, such as meeting at LGBTQ+ bars and coffee shops, as well as alternate events in more public spaces for those who were ready for the next step.
I also balanced events with things I wanted to do en femme. If I wasn’t excited about an event then I think my lack of enthusiasm would be apparent. It’s not unlike writing for yourself. If you aren’t sure that anyone will read what you write, then you had better write something that you want to write. I created a group that I would want to be a member of. Planning events adopted a similar mindset, even to this day. We’ve had over a hundred events and some have been popular, some not so much, but I don’t think we’ve done anything that I personally didn’t want to do.
Feedback and suggestions from the group have been incredibly valuable. Because of input from the girls we’ve had private shopping events and other adventures that never would have happened.
And! Being able to handle and deflect and LISTEN to criticism is key. Some events, as I mentioned, were not popular and are still criticized to this day. Knowing when to listen and adapt is important, but also remembering that some people just like to complain is important, too.
As the group continued to meet, momentum grew. Word spread. The group would not be what it is without commitment. Not only commitment from me, but commitment from the members. I get asked often how much longer I’ll be planning events and my response is that as long as girls keep coming, then I’ll keep planning.
Of course, starting a group is one thing. Maintaining the group and how to plan events is another. I’m happy to share my experiences if ya’ll want me to.
I hope this helps. I hope this breaks down something so seemingly huge and intimidating to smaller, bite-sized pieces. If you are thinking of starting a group and if you’d like me to promote it on my website, please let me know. Additionally, if you have a group and would like me to give you a shout-out, please email me!
The MN T-Girls had our monthly adventure this weekend and we did something we haven’t done before. We visited the zoo.
Specifically we spent most of our time in the conservatory of Como Zoo in Saint Paul but we did get to see a sloth, turtles, some giant fish, and a tarantula.
This was a very… public event for us. Not surprisingly zoos are packed on Saturdays and a warm conservatory filled with beautiful flowers and amazing trees are a nice way to spend a relatively chilly February day.
But honestly? I felt very welcome and comfortable there. Everyone was so friendly.
We had a lovely time and it was a nice reminder that for the most part, we live in a wonderful city and sometimes the world isn’t so bad.
This past Saturday was the monthly MN T-Girls outing and girl, I was lucky to GET out.
What I mean is that we did an escape room and it was SO HARD. If it wasn’t for the smart girls in our group I’d still be locked in the room trying to find a way out.
We met at Hidden Room in Roseville and we did a candy themed escape room. We had one hour to solve different puzzles that ranged from deciphering cryptic clues to identifying patterns to logic puzzles.
It was so hard!
But it was so fun! Honestly this was one of my favorite events we’ve done.
We (well, I say WE even though I contributed hardly anything) managed to solve all the clues with about six minutes left to go.
The staff was lovely and fun and we will absolutely be back. Hopefully we’ll be able to get out the next time, too.
This weekend was the monthly MN T-Girls event and like every December for the last few years it was our annual holiday party!
I love this party. It’s a wonderful excuse to get dressed up and it’s a relatively low key event for us to just chat and take a brief rest for the hectic holiday season.
There were a little over a dozen of us snacking and having girl talk. The girls all wore beautiful dresses but due to two wardrobe mishaps I ended up wearing my third option. Luckily I had a backup dress but I was disappointed I wasn’t able to wear my other two dresses which had more of a sparkly holiday vibe.
What a year we had! I need to start coordinating events for next year but for now I’ll just look back on the glam and the beauty and fun we had in 2023.
When people think of a celebration, they usually think of a party. Which makes sense. I tend to gravitate towards more intimate and personal reflection when it comes to milestones buuuuut I knew that planning a quiet evening probably wasn’t what the MN T-Girls wanted. And honestly? Fair enough. The group exists for the members so I wanted to plan something along the lines of a proper party.
With the help and suggestions of the girls in the group, we explored a lot of different options, including renting out a ballroom at a faaaaaancy hotel. Most things we considered were cost prohibitive, even with the financial help of the girls who kindly offered.
Long story short, we reserved a private section at Lush, an LGBTQ+ bar and restaurant that we’ve been to a few times. I am not a bar girl but Lush is really quite lovely as long as the music isn’t tooooooooo loud and I’m there when it’s not tooooooooo crowded.
Going to Lush solved the “we need a place that is welcoming and a place that the girls would feel comfortable at and a place that serves food and drinks and a place we can afford” problem. The staff at Lush was wonderful to work with when it came to the planning and were friendly and amazing once the party started.
The only reservation I had (well, besides the reservation at Lush itself) was that with loud music and so many people we might not have the chance to for one on one conversation and, well, it’s not that I wanted to make a speech (but I kinda sorta did anyway) but I wanted to thank the girls for being T-Girls and for belonging to one of the biggest accomplishments I’ve been part of. Tricky to do in a loud room.
Soooooooooo prior to Lush, we met at Malone Portraits, a photo studio where I’ve done a few shoots this year. We had snacks and cake and sparkling juice and girl talk. I got to chat with some girls I haven’t seen in a long time. It was lovely.
I did give a tiiiiny speech (well, I thought it was tiny. If you think I ramble on and on on my website just wait until I have a real life audience). I thanked everyone for being members, reflected on a few moments of the group, and raised a toast to our friend Mari who we lost earlier this year.
We left the studio and headed over to Lush for food and drinks. My social battery was completely depleted at 9pm and I said good night to the girls and all I have are dreams of the evening and fantasies about the next ten years.
The MN T-Girls are celebrating ten years this month.
I think this is pretty cool.
It’s normal to look back over the years when one arrives at a milestone. I’ve learned a lot about what works, what doesn’t, how to lead, how to organize… but I’ve also learned a lot about creating a space for girls like us when it comes to safety and what others are comfortable doing.
Like walking on ice in stilettos, I’ve learned a lot about this by doing. Some events have been very popular, others not so much. It’s impossible to try to plan a monthly event that EVERY girl wants to attend, so I don’t attempt that. Some girls are more comfortable in going to LGBTQ+ establishments, such as a queer nightclub, others want to avoid the bar scene. My guiding light, if you will, is planning events that I think are fun, whether it’s shopping or meeting for a coffee. Regardless of what we do, there’s always at least one girl who also wants to go shopping or meet for a coffee.
And really, if the particular event isn’t everyone’s cup of tea (or cup of coffee), we’ll be doing something different in a few weeks.
I’ve also learned a lot about groups like ours from other groups like this. The Twin Cities has seen a number of different groups over the years and some are still going strong, and some have just faded away. I’ve learned what can contribute to the longevity by observing other groups and talking to former and current members of other organizations.
Leadership is key, obviously. Someone needs to wear the tiara. I know that one day I will have to step aside from leading the group and I really hope that the group continues after that happens. It would be nice to see the MN T-Girls live on. I think that would be a nice legacy. To have created something that I believe in exist without me.
I talk to other girls who lead similar groups in different cities. Some groups are going very strong and membership is growing and the events are getting bigger, but the opposite is happening too. It’s hard to not compare what a certain group is doing with the MN T-Girls. During Pride I saw a lot of other support/social groups that seem to be very well organized with a lot of engagement. Real leaders in our community. It wasn’t jealousy I felt, but more along the lines of inspiration.
Sometimes I want the scope of the group to expand and do more in the community, other times I think we should keep doing what works for us. I think we have a particular, but valuable group. We still maintain the goal I had when we started which is a group of t-girls doing normal everyday things in the real world. Do we really need to do any more than that?
I mean, we COULD. We could do volunteer events for different charities. In the past when I’ve casually mentioned this to members of the group it’s not been met with toooooo much enthusiasm. And I get it, I suppose. We were founded as a social/support group and it’s probably best we stay as such.
Also, the group is very diverse when it comes to different perspectives on social and political issues and I don’t want to do something as an “official” MN T-Girls event that might be perceived as an endorsement of… something.
For example! I thought it might be interesting to reach out to a recently elected representative who identifies as trans to see if we could organize a tour of the state capital or something. I think it’s important to celebrate achievements of others like us. BUT when I floated this idea to a few members it landed like a ton of bricks. Since the representative in question belonged to a certain political party, the group members who belonged to a different party were very opposed to “taking a side” in politics.
But to be clear this idea wasn’t about political parties, it was about supporting someone from the transgender community.
The pushback was fair enough, I suppose. I am not shy about my liberal leanings but I guess I should keep my views separate from the group. The group exists for others, not as an extension of my values.
As this anniversary approaches, it’s natural to think about, well, the condition of the group. What I mean is that a group of people, since it is made up OF individual people, will be shaped by the whims, the desires, the fears, the emotions, the goals of the people themselves. The MN T-Girls will exist (if I have any say about it) as long as the NEED for the group exists.
What I mean is that some MN T-Girls don’t need the MN T-Girls anymore. Some have joined to meet friends and to get comfortable in going out en femme. But as they become more accustomed to strutting out, they realize that they don’t need a group to go out. They have found the confidence to face the world.
And I think that’s wonderful. I like to think that for those girls that the group has helped with that and that is really the goal of the group: to help a t-girl with the scary step of going from their living to the mall or anywhere they wish.
Obviously the group has grown significantly over the past ten years. It’s not unrealistic to assume that the trend will continue but we all know that’s not likely. A corporation doesn’t always see year over year growth, for example. A business or a musician can be at the top of the world in terms of profitability or celebrity status but fame is fickle and industries change.
When it comes to the MN T-Girls, membership is always in flux. Sometimes I will see a week where several girls join but the next week I will get the same number asking to be removed from the mailing list.
Sometimes I am told why they are stepping away from the group, but not always. Sometimes the reason is what I mentioned before where they no longer need the group, or they are moving out of state. Sometimes a member quits because they are trying to, well, not be who they are. Sometimes a member quits because they don’t like the way the group is run.
I’m a big girl and I can handle criticism. If I had thin skin then being the head of a social/support group wouldn’t be smart.
As mentioned, I do chat with other t-girls who run similar groups in other cities and we talk about the challenges and the realities about what we do. We talk about event ideas, what works, what doesn’t, all of that. But it’s not uncommon to talk about dwindling engagement.
I look at the MN T-Girls in two different time periods: Before and After the pandemic.
I think the events, for the most part, were more heavily attended prior to COVID compared to now. The pandemic impacted everyone in different ways. The group saw membership grow during this time. This was due to a lot of us being stuck at home and having more time to dress and reflect on this side of us.
Because of the growing membership and the need for so many of us to get out of the house, I had expected the events to be more heavily attended once the pandemic ended. But that didn’t happen.
I think this was due to two reasons:
I had paused events twice during the pandemic. In the early days of the pandemic there was simply no place to go. As the months passed and masks and social distancing became more of the norm business started to adjust and reopen. The weather also improved so we could start meeting up again and we could have outdoor activities such as coffee on a patio. When winter returned later that year I had paused events once again. If I recall correctly, both of these pauses lasted about three months. Making the decision to suspend events was the smart choice and I would do it again. However, I received a ton of pushback due to this. Many girls quit as a result of the pause. The reason was that many girls didn’t believe that COVID was a real thing and I was just brainwashed by the media. Some girls felt I was taking sides in a politically charged topic.
Many people turned to the internet during the pandemic. We relied on it for Zoom meetings or to stream a movie or for other distractions. Many t-girls took to social media for support and friendship. I think this method of connecting more or less filled the need that many t-girls had when it came to support. Of course how one finds support and friendship is irrelevant, as long as they find it. We need friends. Other group leaders have shared this perspective with me and they feel that the internet has replaced the need for in-person gatherings.
I am not criticizing anyone in how they find support or how they connect with others or with a community. It’s just… it is what it is. I don’t feel that the MN T-Girls are… in competition with the internet or even with other support groups. It’s not like the group is trying to turn a profit or anything like that. The group’s success is measured by the happiness of an individual member. If someone doesn’t like the events we do, well, the group failed them. If someone feels that the group helped them in any way, then the group was successful.
Of course, not every group is going to be a good fit for every person who joins. I know this. Hopefully if the MN T-Girls isn’t right for a member they are able to find support through another group.
I do wonder how the group can be more appealing to our members. I love getting suggestions or requests from the group as they inspire future events. I love seeing a girl attend an event for the first time. There are girls who joined years ago who have yet to make an event but when they are ready… well, it’s a beautiful thing.
In terms of demographic, our members tend to be my age or older. The girls who are under forty years are outnumbered by girls who are older than than that. I used to wonder why that was but I think it’s due to two reasons:
It takes a long time for some of us to get to the point where we have embraced who we are and are ready to strut out into the world. I don’t think I would have been ready to join a group like this when I was in my twenties.
The younger generation is a lot more open-minded and accepting when it comes to queerness. The support someone needs is already there with their current circle of friends. Why join a group when your friends already know about your gender identity?
It’s hard to ignore that the group isn’t growing at the rate it used to. It’s easy to assume that this will continue. Perhaps it’s pessimistic but I don’t see the group continuing once I step aside (not that I am planning on doing this but I am not going to live forever). Running a group like this is a lot of work and I completely understand if someone doesn’t feel like taking it on.
This leaves me with knowing that I might someday need to make a choice about the group. Will I one day end the group? Will the group celebrate another decade in the future? Will I perhaps explore “merging” the group with another organization? These are things I think and overthink about.
All things end. But being to end something on your own terms is important. I sometimes think about authors who are writing a book but pass away before it’s finished. I think about musicians who decide to retire and put their affairs in order so their relatives don’t have to. I suppose what I mean is that if and when the MN T-Girls end, I hope that ending comes with grace and by design. Some groups just… sputter out and die a slow death. I hope that this doesn’t happen with us. I have put a lot of love and work into the group. All of the members have. I don’t want to see something deteriorate, you know?
But goodness this is all depressing, isn’t it? I don’t mean to be but I like to be transparent and honest with ya’ll. But I am not going anywhere anytime soon, and neither is the group. I look forward to our celebrations in two weeks and I am honored to be a part of such a wonderful group.
This past Saturday was the MN T-Girls monthly event which was our annual SpoOooOOoky and SEXY Halloween party. Like previous years we were guests at one of our member’s homes but unlike other years I actually put some time and effort into a costume.
You know, for a girl who loves dressing up I sure am terrible at Halloween.
Anyway, I am very thankful for the little community we have. We are supportive of each other and are really a sisterhood. We are the friends that we have always needed and I am so lucky to know so many lovely girls.
Here’s a few pictures of the girls. I hope you have picked out a cute costume this year even if the only trick-or-treating you do is in your own living room.
Next month is the MN T-Girls TEN YEAR anniversary.
OMG.
With a milestone like this, I can’t help but want to celebrate so we will be having a two part event on Friday November 17th and Saturday November 18th. Although we are the MN T-Girls, for this event ANYONE can be a MN T-Girl. 🙂
I know some of you from out of state were planning on visiting and celebrating with us. If so, please email me asap so I can start sharing the details with you. The plans have modified slightly (and may continue to do so) since I first posted about this.
Please bear in mind that all travel expenses/arrangements/transportation aren’t anything I can assist with. This is not a convention or anything like that and I am not going to be able to reserve a block of hotel rooms, for example. This is just a fun evening of glam and an excuse to visit Minnesota in November, lol.
The plans are getting very close to being finalized but as of now there is a private shopping event planned for the evening of Friday the 17th and a night out at an LGBTQ+ club on Saturday.
This past weekend the MN T-Girls had our monthly outing… which was also our annual photo shoot!
This is a highlight for the group and I love watching the girls getting their pictures taken. You can just see them beaming with how beautiful they feel and they always pick out the most amazing outfits. I was glad to do this dress justice.
The shoot was done at Malone Portraits which has become my favorite place in the whole world for shoots.
I’ll post my pictures as soon as I can… and as soon as I finish posting the pictures from the last shoot. 😉
Hannah McKnight 