The Celebration Tour

Life Is a Mess, But Let’s Celebrate Anyway

Dear You,

Here’s the thing: the world is a mess right now. Wars are raging, floods are swallowing entire towns, and our own government seems determined to fund the worst of it. It feels like the planet itself is groaning under the weight of all this craziness. And yet, here we are—still making our beds, feeding the dog, taking our vitamins (sometimes). Honestly, it’s ridiculous, and it’s also kind of miraculous.

And in the middle of all this mess, I think we’ve got to celebrate. Not in a “let’s pretend everything is perfect” kind of way, but in a “yes, it’s hard, and we’re still here, and that’s amazing” kind of way.

A Celebration Tour—Want In?

So, for the next three months, I’m going on a bit of a “Celebration Tour.” No, I’m not about to sell out stadiums or wear a glittery bodysuit, but I do have a camera, and I have a heart that wants to find the good and capture it. And honestly, I want you to join me.

Maybe this means being out in the desert, letting the sun kiss your skin, and reclaiming your body—because as you know, I love that kind of shoot. Or maybe it’s something quieter, like capturing your family’s messy, magical moments. Maybe it’s an editorial shoot to celebrate your artistic soul.

Whatever it looks like, let’s celebrate it. Because here’s the thing: we know the other side too well. We know the heartbreak, the loss, the deep dark nights that feel endless. We know it all. And it’s that knowledge that makes celebration an act of defiance, a radical choice to say, “Life is still good, and I’m going to honor it.”

Why Celebrate Now? My Personal Triumphs

I want to share a little bit of my own story, because it’s worth celebrating, and maybe it might encourage you to find the places in your life that need a spotlight.

For most of my life, my central story was that I was sad and alone. I was created in a womb flooded with the tears of my mother. She cried every day for the fact that she would hav to give me away once I was born and my existence was a testament of her shame. Throughout my life, I’ve had to become very intentional with my thoughts in order to transform that belief. Two years ago, I did just that, I transformed my life from an overwhelming feeling of sad and alone into my dream of feeling safe and supported. (If you would like guidance on how to change your core story please reach out.)

Recently, I did a three-month experiment—one simple goal for three months. The goal was to get our house ready to rent out on Airbnb, so we could move to the desert and live a life of freedom. And we did it. It changed everything. Now we’re living that life—frolicking in the desert, rafting down rivers, watching the sun dip behind mountains. Life is free and wild and, frankly, incredible. We split our time between Salt Lake and the desert just as we had set out to do three months ago. It feels amazing to know that we accomplished our 3 month goal and now we can pay the mortgage with half occupancy rentals and explore the desert during those times. My life has shown me over and over, you get what you focus on. 

And Now, I Want to Celebrate With You

I’m telling you this because my eyes well up with tears of joy these days. I’ve gone from feeling small and alone to feeling expansive, supported, and grateful. And I want to share that energy with you. It’s time to celebrate your journey, your moments, your love, and your freedom, whatever that looks like for you.

Let’s Get Real—Let’s Celebrate

Maybe you want to mark a big milestone, or maybe it’s just celebrating the fact that you’re here, still putting one foot in front of the other. It doesn’t have to be perfect, and it probably shouldn’t be. If you want to celebrate, if you want to make art out of your life, I want to help you do it. I want to hold up a mirror to the beauty of your world, especially the parts that might feel too small or too messy.

Life isn’t perfect, but it’s still worth celebrating. And I think, sometimes, that’s the point.

So, if you’re ready to say, “Let’s celebrate,” I’d love to hear from you. Let’s make something beautiful together.

With gratitude and a lot of joy,
Carrie