Bobbi – I have been following you since 2006, when I started college. I have read every blog post, probably liked every Instagram post, watched every Snapchat and I almost sent you an email a time or two when I noticed how things were changing via social media (especially around Christmas) but since we have never met, I felt weird doing so.

After reading your new post today I have to say, I am super excited for this new journey for you. It is hard to be so vulnerable especially on the internet for everyone to read but its refreshing to see someone be so honest In regards to an aspect of life that most keep private.

I love your talent, spunk and your openness and I am looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful images and blog posts! <3

you’re amazingly strong for letting the whole world into your lives, thank you for being so open and honest not everyone has the strength!
You’re rocking it hard!

(no need to publish this comment though, just wanted to give you the proper props!)

I tip my top hat to you. I’ve been following you for…well, since you were Bobbi the first time 😉 and girl you’re always going to kill it! You, your brand, and your work are genuine and kickass. I look forward to following my Bobbi Photo adventures. 35 will be your best year yet – congrats!! ?

big fat happy tears are totally rolling down my face, while I read this, at work. Bobbi, you are an inspiration and you are appreciated more than you will ever know. You definitely “got this” and Hello, Megan! So excited to see your work, it’s been amazing lately.

You. Are. Amazing.

The End.

So proud to be a Bobbi-follower 🙂 You are inspiring & strong. Love the realness. You definetly got this and I can’t wait to see where you take it!

Victory Lap! We are all in a giant stadium cheering like crazy, watching you do that lap, while waving like the Queen, or the bad ass you really are. (rock on sign?)
you go girl! xoxoxo

Your honesty, integrity, and intensity blows me away! And your heart? Oh, your heart! You occupy this special space in the world for me that brings me HOPE! Love that you still love LOVE, the world sure loves you! And the JOY, oh the joy–your images, funny tidbits, blog posts, instagrams, facebook posts, workshops (!) and SNAPCHATS–bring me daily joy!! Yes, call me a stalker! Love this renewed website! The amazingness was worth the wait and the work! Thank you for sharing your journey–you had me crying and laughing along the way too! Now grab the champagne–it is SO time to celebrate! Here’s to the next chapter! Huge cheers to you! Happy Birthday to you! Wishing you a fabulous next 35 years! {And excited to see you and Meghan in Sept when you come to CA to photograph our daughter’s wedding} Hip, hip hooray!

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Indeed you do "got this"…Indeed you do!

And it will only keep getting better! Just wait, in 5 years you'll be amazed!

Bobbi. This is so good. Like SOOOOOOO good. You are strong, talented and effin’ true to yourself and others. I can actually hear you saying these words. Way to knock it out of this park and the 9 next to it. (Insert smooch emoji here)

You are amazing and I am so proud of you for sharing your story. Love you Bobbi <3 Keep doing all the great things you do!

This website!!! YOU!!!! The future!!! I’m soooooooooo incredibly proud of you!!! You are a very brave soul and I feel lucky to know you. Congrats on this next big adventure. xoxoxo

Well done Bobbi. Proud of you. For all that you were, are and will be. If there is one thing I know, you got this is the perfect statement. Love you. Happy Birthday.

I am so proud of you. YOU should be SO PROUD of you…I know you are! 🙂 And this post…I don’t even have words. I love that you don’t do grey. I love that you are so purely and passionately you. I love that you’ve let us walk along side you, and cheer from the sidelines. This is sure to be your very best year! Cheers to 35, Bobbi!!! Love you BIG!!!

You are amazing. So proud of you!!! You’ve definitely got this, and we’ve got your back!!

I feel privileged and honored to be a part of your life- thanks for amplifying mine with your authentic. Your bold. Your tenacity. Your amazing talent. It’s all inspiring! Your new everything is HOTNESS!!! XOXO

YOU GOT THIS. You said it and I have no doubt you’ll own it. You are strong. You are brave. You are amazing. Cheers to 35.

Bobbi… You are AMAZING, strong, and your passion is contagious! I feel so lucky to have YOU to look up to as a fellow wedding photographer in the creative industry. I cannot wait to follow your new journey! XOX

BOBBI!!!!! You made my cry. I love your honesty, your compassion, your heart. I love everything about you and what you stand for. You’ve got this a million times over. I cannot wait to see where you and Megan take this business – it’s going to be off the hook!!

I’ve idolized and respected you for a long time. I’m so proud of you, and honored I was able to attend 2 of your workshops and watch you at work! You are handling this life transition with so much grace. So proud to know you, Bobbi M. Sheridan​… even if mainly from afar. You are killing it!!!

BTW… my daughter kept watching over my shoulder and saying… “i got this…, i got this…” at your site 🙂

I admire your total honesty in the trials you have endured over the past year. Putting everything out there for the world to see is so uniquely Bobbi, and people will gravitate more towards you because of it. I cried for you when I read this blog post, but I have no doubt that you will continue to persevere like the badass that we all know you are. I’m so glad you found comfort in the unconditional love from your dogs during these difficult times. I found comfort in my dogs when I was navigating rough seas, and they always lifted my spirits. You are fearless, and I’m looking forward to seeing where this next chapter of life takes you! <3

Bobbi. So. Good. So good! Soooooo proud of you! You’re amazing and strong. You soooo got this. Can’t wait to look at this on my desktop when we get home! You’re so fab. I wanna be like you when I grow up! BIG LOVE!! xxxxxx

Heart you sis. XOXOXO

I feel ya, Bobbi. Sadly, I’ve been there. I discovered so much of myself that I got back after my divorce. And now, after 6 years of being single, I’m having to find pillow shams that two people like again as my girlfriend is currently in the process of moving in.

I scrolled down to the bottom of the page looking for an email address to quickly copy and paste to send you a private reply to all of this. I passed up the comment section then scrolled back up. Hesitated. Started to type. Hesitate again, then thought to myself, “If she can put all of that out in the world, you can stand with her via public comment.”

I work in the wedding industry as well, own my own business, as well, and it makes us wedding weirdos. Weddings take on this strange role in our lives that nobody quite understands unless they are a wedding professional. We see more of them than most. And we see all of the dirty details that we keep from the guest’s view. We know they are perfectly imperfect and as much as we try, some things just don’t go to plan for the most important day of someone’s life.

All that being said, I’m getting married next year. We actually talked about you shooting my wedding but things didn’t quite align. I say this because your post was more needed than any pep talk from a MOH, any perfectly planned itinerary from the hired planner, any attempt at flawless for my wedding.

Things won’t always be peppy, perfect, or flawless. And to know there are confident, successful, strong women on the other side of all of it reminds me that it all has its place. It’s a reminder to pay attention and know there are females out there that have seen it all. To seek them out and share wine with them. And to know it’s fine to cry with them, even over a blog post from someone you’ve never actually met face to face. Even when you are on opposite sides of current life.

There may not always be a gray area but there is always common area and this reminded me to come back to it every once in a while. Thank you for this.

Bobbi. You, are, awesome!
Love you!

– Megan is pretty cool too!

Hugs to you my friend! I’ve been where you are. I know those emotions. It gets so much better. And you are a shining light in this world. <3

Sooooo much love for you, Bobbi!! I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. Thank you for being authentically you and sharing your story. Cheers from Colorado. ~ Christin ?

You are stronger than you know. I’m excited about your future. Go. Get. It!

You go girl. Thank you for sharing your story! I’ve always loved your work and your personality even more. You’ve got personality for dayyyyyzzz and so much moxie, I have no doubt you’ll have the best year yet and be unstoppable. Keep going girl!

Loved you then and love you still. Thank you for sharing your story with us. You rock and I for one can’t wait to see what you do next!

So proud of you, Bobsadazzle. Big messy virtual hugs to you and the pups. Love you.

I shamelessly cried while reading this. And I’m a guy. Dang it, Bobbi – you made me cry GUY TEARS. You are one of the bravest people I have ever met, and the raw honesty of this post moved me in ways I can’t wrest from my keyboard.

Several years ago, I went into total fan-boy mode during my headshot session with you (“OHMIGOSH BOBBI IS TAKING MY PICTURE AND I’M NOT WORTHY”) and made every stupid comment about photography possible (e.g.”Man that’s a nice camera! It’s takes all dem purty pictures.”).

Despite my stupidity, when you heard that I wanted to improve my photography skills, you encouraged me, guided me, and supported me in ways I didn’t deserve…including taking time out of your busy schedule to save my first week-long photo shoot. And you’ve been inspiring me ever since.

I’ve told you that if I could produce photos anywhere close to your level, I would be content. That will always be true. But I also need to tell you that I wish I could handle such a monumental life change with a tenth of the grace, honesty, humility, humor, and strength you have.

Your post will be required reading for my daughters.

I love you, dear friend, and can’t wait to watch you fly.

Wow so brave and amazing. That took some serious balls and I’m so happy to know youre rocking it, still. You got this, Bobbi!

You rocked that confessional, hon. So proud of you for swallowing your fears, sharing your heart with your readers and fans and friends who have LOVED you for your hears, and relieved FOR you that you no longer have to hide any part of your messy, beautiful life online. Can’t WAIT to see where life takes you! xoxoxoxoxo [a million of these, ‘kay?]

You are the very best.
Photographer
Encourager
Writer
Woman
I barely know you but I am so proud of you.
I’m a proud blog stalker from Illinois, a different timezone. 🙂

You’ve got this! Very brave of you to put it all out there. I’ve followed you for a few years now and I feel like you are a friend! Wishing you all the best!

Your amazing Bobbi! I have been following since the beginning and have no doubt in what your future holds. You are so strong, talented and all around great person! Can’t wait to keep following your journey!

You’ve never been more beautiful my friend. Never.

Bobbi –
I’ve been following your incredible work for a while, and I want echo what everyone said below…you are an inspiration!!

I’m in the midst of a difficult breakup myself. Reading your story gave me hope that I’m going to be ok too!

Thanks for all you do…keep rocking it!

You are amazing. It isn’t you can do this, it is you are doing this! You are succeeding and flourishing and completely amazing. I love you and still can’t wait for you to photograph our family. I actually have a very specific plan about when this will happen. I love you, we love you, you are incredible. Thank you for being our photographer and our friend. I will say it again – you are amazing.

Bobbi, I have known you since Winnwood days, and this one fact I can attest to: you have ALWAYS had this!!! Keep rockin’ you and never stop fighting for what you love. You’re an amazing photographer, and you’ve made me want to have a fake wedding just so you can photograph it. ??
I am excited to see what your future looks like!! Embrace it and FLY!

DDDAAANNNNGGGG Bobbi with that last shot. Holy HOTNESS!!! You’re amazing and strong and I admire your courage. You are a game changer for so many of us!!

Absolutely beautiful Bobbi.
You are such a beautiful person, inside and out! Keep rockin it girl!

Like you said… You got this. And I bet you feel so much better having this out in the open!!! I wish you more joy and more success on your continuing journey. <3

tears. just tears. Good and happy and juuust a couple sad. You are a brave, kick-ass, AYKM?! kind of woman and cheers to 35… pop another bottle open!! Big love from Michigan!! ♥

As is sat and read every single word of this, being a past workshop attendee, I can actually hear you speaking it. No matter what comes your way, you are genuine to your business voice. It is what has defined you (in my opinion), and what makes you known. Your new brand is a shiny new refreshed version of who you have always been. So happy you took time to write your real feelings… And hilariously insert wine drinking along the way. Know that us Long time Bobbi fans are here to stay. Happy birthday and cheers to an amazing year!

You’re amazing!! I’m so excited for your new journey. I agree with all the other commentators – I admire you for being so honest in such a public space.

Excited to finally meet you in just one short week!! 🙂 Happy birthday!!

Read it. Loved it. Love you.

Happy birthday lady. 35 will be amazing. Please don’t ever stop being you. The world will always need more Bobbi’s who wear their heart & thoughts on their sleeves. I’ve always admired that about you. Your genuine spirit is one of the many things that make you so beautiful. Like you said, you’ve got this. xoxo the Cain family.

I have followed you guys for years… like YEARS!! You were probably on my first ever blog roll and inspired me greatly in the early years of me jumping into the deep end of wedding photography.
I saw the changes in your feed and knew you would share in your own time. I love how you did. I think some do well to publicly process the journey as it’s happening and some… well, they just keep putting one foot in front of the other and then when wounds develop scabs and have those tight pink edges of healing then the words come. I’m still waiting for the words for my own journey of grief in a loss of family relationships. I’m proud of you for writing this out and I hope you found fresh air in doing so. Looking forward to still being inspired and challenged through your art and your business!! Much love!!

You do YOU. Proud of You. You’ve got this, you’ve HAD this from the start….

There is something so wonderful about you from the inside out! We are more than excited to have shared one of our most important family times with you. You do have this, there is no doubt. We will always be in ‘Bobbi’s’ corner! Wishes for a year ahead filled with love, wonder and magic!

Uhhhmazing, my admiration just grew for you more than I already thought possible! You got this—you’ve had this!

Happy Birthday and congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!

From one of your first weddings in 2006, to my private session (heeeeyyyyyyy 😉 then wedding in 2011….I’ve been your number one stalker…I mean, fan 😀 Looking forward to following on the new site! It is GORGEOUS. Duh.

Thank you for sharing – it is in true Bobbi fashion. And gives hope to anyone going through a tough time.

You rock. I’m so happy for you. Sending BIG hugs!!!!

Kim

You know I’ve been a huge fan from way way way back. Your new site rocks just like you! Of course you got this. You always have! The Bobbi has always been my favorite part of your biz and I’m exited for your and what the future holds. Plus I love your freckles. Love and lots of hugs and happy happy birthday!!!

Damn it. I cried. SO so proud of you, friend! This is amazing, you are amazing. So excited to keep watching your work and your swagger! Miss you, dear friend.

We love you Bobbi! You are a shining light and someone very, very special. Keep on keeping on and please know that we feel lucky to have crossed paths with you and feel lucky to call you our friend. Big hugs from California.

Bobbi you TOTALLY have this! You are fabulous! There’s no one else I would have wanted to photograph my Key West wedding than you — and you nailed it! Muuuuuch love!! Xoxo!

I’ve followed your work off and on for a few years and always loved your photos AND your bright personality. I’m so sorry to hear about your divorce. I went through similar last year with my husband and oh boy do all the words you said ring true. I guess it’s cool to be a member of a new group of people who understand what you’re going through…. those of us who faced heartbreak and losing who we thought was our partner forever, going through hatred, coming out in peace… it’s INTENSE!! You can’t describe it to anyone who hasn’t been through it but if someone HAS been through it, instant kinship, right?! haha.
I’m rooting for you. You are and always have been AAAAAAMAZING. They say those who go through suffering or trauma (and losing your marriage that lasted your whole adult life so far is TRAUMATIC) come out way stronger or way worse off and I feel so happy for you that you sound strong. One day at a time. You’re here and making a difference in people’s lives and you will get stronger and stronger, each day.
Much love and support and hope for a happier future you dreamed of!

There are a million things to say to you my friend, but I won’t here. You didn’t k ow it, but the healthy train and finally meeting in person was for me where you have been for the past couple of years. You are hands down one of the most amazing women I have met and I think the world if you, more so after this post. You most definitely have got this. I have no doubt that you are going to continue your rise and I am so grateful to watch and cheer you on.
I am three years post divorce. Five from my world shattering. I can tell you it is amazing and terrifying and wonderful. And I can tell you love will happen when it is time. I am sitting next to mine right now. You WILL be the one I call when it’s my day again too 🙂
Much love, a million hugs and nothing but a ton of respect! Well done my friend!!!!

GURL, you shine!!!! Thank you for sharing your heart and your beautiful work with all of us over the years. Forever and ever a die-hard fan!! Looking forward to all of your amazing work to come!

You’re amazing, adorable, insanly talented, and incredibly strong. Good for you Bobbi- you absolutely ROCK! I can’t wait to see what this year brings for you!

Wow- I just happened to look you up out of the blue (used to follow you and Mike) – and a link to this site from your instagram (which I think I started following a few days ago – again you randomly popped into my head. I used to love looking at your wedding pictures on the blog- my favorite being the picture of you at the end with the bride). Ha- so the good news is I’m here to tell you I’ve been through all that stuff. Dated my ex husband since I was 18, married 18 years, divorce (ours was not so nice), three kids, two dogs and here I am alone. I’ve been divorced five years now. I’ve dated a lot of men I probably shouldn’t have. I didn’t know who I was. Then I gave up. In the back of my mind, I knew I loved love – but didn’t think I could find anyone. When I stopped searching, he showed up! The love of my life! Now don’t even bat an eyelash at the fact that he lives in Kuwait right now and I’m in Richmond, VA. No worries lol. Right from the start things just clicked. I had never been in a relationship like that before (my ex husband had anger issues and was never my best friend). It’s amazing, and lovely, and it’s butterflies all over again. You will get there- trust me. As a fan of your work and always reading your blog – I want you to know it’s most important to take care of yourself first. There are five stages to a divorce and it takes five years (or so they say) to get completely over a loss like that. Whether that’s true or not, only you will know. But continue to learn and grow- and figure out who you are as a person. Order those pink shams or get another puppy or do whatever makes your heart happy. All your fans on here will support you 🙂 It takes a lot to publish such personal information but I think the fact that you wrote it (even if it did take a bottle of wine) helped you heal a little. You are tough and strong- keep your chin up and know there will be some good days and some bad. But even the worst night will be over in 12 hours right? Hugs to you!

There are so many things I want say to you, but don’t want my comment to be equally as long as your post soooo I’ll sum it up in one sentence (using a few less swear words than I want to…)…

You should be so damn proud of yourself. So. Damn. Proud.

So much love to you!!!

Well, I feel like I have known you since you were a teenager….not quite, but almost. I am so sad to hear of your divorce. You are an incredibly strong woman and will conquer this in such an awesome way. Congratulations on making it through this post, waking up every day and kicking life in the butt! Looking forward to see the awesomeness continue!

Wow, Bobbi, you have so much courage and authenticity and exude beauty. Thank you for being vulnerable with your story. You are amazing! Thank you. (I needed to say it twice)

Hugs and Love and Hugs again! I love you so very much!!! Website #win , this post #youaremyhero

xoxo
Cain + Lanette

Hey there, been following you since about 2008. Long story short I had HORRIBLE wedding photos and wanted to learn photography because of it. You were one of the first wedding photogs I found and fell in love with! I noticed a change but couldn’t put my finger on it for a while, then a few months ago, (maybe Christmas time?) the thought crossed my mind. I thought about emailing but figured it would be weird. Anyway, I just wanted to say that my hearts with you, you’ve got a lot of people praying for your further success. You’re gorgeous, inside and out and you can have/do/go/see/buy whatever makes you happy. Be you, girl.

You are amazing and inspiring!

Thank you!

Wow!! I sure did cry a lot reading this. But, I laughed a lot also–You always make me laugh, my dear. Love you bunches, my dear!!! AND, you’re right–you got this!

Reading that and crying and laughing at the same time…?? Thanks for being so open, honest and always inspiring Bobbi.

Thank you for sharing this with all of us. I have always loved your work, your honesty and your humor. You have an amazing talent and I look forward to seeing what you produce this year! Happy Birthday!

I feel like I am posting to a radio show…

Hi Bobbi, long time follower, first time poster (actually scratch that, I’ve commented on your posts before – it just fits the theme of my post. 😉 )

Your honesty, integrity, openness, and love you share is amazing. Thank you for always keeping it real. It is so refreshing. Cannot wait to watch you continue to kill it. ♥

Happy birthday Bobbi. Sending light and love from Nairobi.

Love this website, where you came from, and where you’re going! Thank you for sharing and being so vulnerable and sprinkling in some humor in there! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

I remember meeting you in Vegas at Pure, you were genuine and kind, not to mention hilarious. You still are an amazing soul!! Thank you for sharing!

I love you.
While I figured out something was up I have learned when to wait it out.
Worth the wait.

My heart breaks for your pain.
My heart soars for your triumph.
What doesn’t kill us ….

You do got this. You did then, you do now and you always will.

All my love dear friend.

Love this to no end. Thank you for (always!) being so real and true (to us AND, more importantly) to yourself…for letting us in to the wonderful and raw and hard and frustrating and trying parts or marriage (and life, in general)…and for sharing your joy and smile and optimism through it all. You truly have a gift and are such a bright spot in so many people’s lives…keep being your amazing self. You definitely got this…!! PS My mom says hi, and our little boy, Joshua, loves looking at our wedding photos…he hopes to meet you one day. 🙂

I have been following you since 2007, when I first decided I wanted to become a photographer. I’ve never met you, but I’m a total fan-girl behind the scenes – following you on instagram, snapchat, Facebook, and of course reading every blog post with a stupid smile on your face. I often tell my family + friends of your amazing work and how I hoped my work would make my clients feel what yours can make random blog readers feel.

You are incredible. You are on my bucket list – someday, when we have children, we are making a road trip from North Dakota to Indy and we are having our photos taken by you. And I will hang them all over my house in giant prints and never take them down.

Sending all of the love your way – Congratulations, Happy Birthday, and you SO got this!! <3

I am one of the people with the awkward comment of,”where’s Mike.” Sorry Bobbi. I was worried something had happened to him. Divorce is not easy. You are brave, but so true to who you are, to share so honestly with us all. Love your work and how your personality always shines through. Yes, your beautiful and talented self has this!

It’s pretty amazing that one person can make so many people feel so loved all the time – and I hope today you can get all that love thrown back at you. Sometimes the worst parts of life turn into some of the best. I’ve lived through some worsts and am now (after digging out of it) so thankful for it.

All the love xoxo

Fist bump. I’ve always imagined we would be friends as I’ve read your blog all these years. Keep rocking and can’t wait to have you photograph my family someday. (Our son is the cutest. Don’t worry, you will see.) 🙂

Ps where did you get the top hats? Because I definitely need one…

Sending you all the love in the world, Bobbi! (Sending some to Mike too because break-ups suck for everybody.) You totally got this and I can’t wait to see the amazing things you do going forward. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LADY! It’s going to be a great year. 🙂

Much love to you, friend. xo!

Bobbi-
I think you should toast more blog writings with a bottle of wine! Hilarious and inspiring, just as I remember you. YOU SO GOT THIS!
Can’t wait to watch your new journey of amaze-ballz! Enjoy your year of YOU, Happy birthday!

Thank you for sharing something so personal! I’m sorry this happened to you, but I’m excited to watch your journey!

Oh Bobbi ❤ So, SO much love and respect for your beautiful soul. That had to be so difficult to share. You have an army of friends, photogs, and brides (and heck, probably every single groom, too) who absolutely adore you Wrapping you up in a big ol virtual hug!! It’s an honor and privilege to know you and to have been on the other side of your lens!! So excited to see what’s next for you ❤️

Oh bless her heart! This was all news to me – have always loved their work so so much!! I can imagine how hard sharing this with the public must be, and yet getting it out there and moving on the best she can must be a bit of a burden lifted at the same time. Divorce is so tough – I haven’t been through it but I watched someone very close to me go through it and it was painful to watch. Hugs Bobbi, thanks for sharing your heart and go YOU for getting the pink shams you don’t even love! 😉 Hugs girl, you got this! <3

Long time reader. Long time Bobbi fan. Oh, you’ve so got this.

I’ve followed your work for SO long. (The first photos I can remember are the engagement session in the snow in Chicago with the bean.) You seem like you have such a bright personality and that reflects in your work and your clients’ smiling faces! I have no doubt that you will (continue to) nail it.

You are amazing!!! I’m so proud to of known you! Go have so much strength. I’m so excited to know there are women out there like you to show my daughter that you can’t let people or things hold you back. Thank you so much for sharing your story!! Know that I’m keeping you in my prayers, and over joyed to watch you soar!! YOU GO GIRL!!!!!?

This is so beautiful and on brand. The best part, I’ve always seen this beautiful, strong and courageous woman. I am so blessed that our lives have crossed.

Goodness I felt teary reading this…I’ve been following you (guys) forever. Your zany love of COLOR reflects my own in my personal life and my photography, and I always get such thrills out of your blog posts. CRAZY! FLASHY! HECK YEAH!!
I have absolutely no doubt that you’ve got this. <3
Raising my own glass in a toast to your guaranteed success….
xox

Simply inspirational! 🙂 Well done Bobbi!

Wow Bobbi!! You are such an inspiration, I can’t believe how open and honest you are with so many people, bravo… Bless you, huge fan!!

I support you. I empathize with you. I’m amazed by you and your talent and your honesty and your heart and your drive. Yes, you got this!

I have been following your blog since 2007-2008, and I just LOVE you. My only trip to WPPI was absolutely made when I got to hear you guys speak, and say “hello” after and take a photo with you like some kind of weird fan girl. You’re the bomb. And you’re right, you’ve SO got this.

I am in such awe of you – so many reasons but mostly the way you handle life! I love your words and am so proud of you and know I made the right decision way back when to learn only from the best! You were the best then and you remain the very best! Keep going! I can’t wait to watch what happens in your next chapter!

Oh Bobbi. You never cease to amaze me. I have never been more proud of your strength and your drive! You are the Bomba and will forever be my hero. You truly “Got This.” I love you with all my heart.
What an awesome day to launch your website. It has to be the best Birthday gift ever…
Love Always,
Momba

Bobbi – I’ve been a follower of yours for years and years. Always so excited to tell people, “oh yeah, I met her a few times” LOL! You’ve been such an inspiration to me in my business journey.
And now I reply to this blog….because you have no idea how much I know what you’re going through. I think a lot of people can say ‘I understand’ but I truly do. I found myself in this position as well nearly 6 years ago. I hadn’t been married for 12 years…but we had been together for 10. And I was so embarrassed as a wedding photographer to tell the world I was a divorcée. I felt like a failure. And so confused at how I was supposed to move forward from that. But my life is everything it was meant to be now. And I’m happy yours is too! You got this. LOVE watching you take this new journey in your beautiful business!

Happiest of birthdays to you! The new site looks absolutely amazing! You’re going to rock this.

I.LOVE.YOU and I’m so freaking proud of you!!!

I love you Bobbi! You are so fun and inspiring! I can’t wait to book my family session with you…maybe next Spring…when I have my life together…lol
You are going to do great things…or I should say, even greater things!

So dang proud of you. Straight guts to lay it all out there. Keep on rocking this little journey called life.

Incredible. You are just so inspiring and I love your honesty. I admire that you put it out there and you are kicking life’s ass!! I’m super excited about your journey ahead and can’t wait to see what you conquer next. Much love ?

Awwww. If anyone can kick ass with this it’s her.

Two words….. Nailed it!!!
Hope to finally meet you in the future!!! Beautiful as always and showing that after hard times you can come out stronger! Much love !

Amazing!!

Much love yo you, I cant wait to see what comes for you as I follow you on IG and facebook! You at inspiring, keep being awesome!

I’m going to admit I Googled you. You and Mike photographed my family several years ago (me, my-now-ex-husband Mike, 2 sons, we were in town from Buffalo, visiting family in Indiana). I have always followed your blog and loved your work but felt too much of a distant outsider to ask the question directly. I noticed that Mike was missed. I recognized the signs because I was living it too. My husband and I got divorced in 2015 as well. It was a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad, brutal year. So, so, so, so much of what you write rings true for me too. The heartbreak and grief and the struggles. The wine drinking. 🙂

I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone. YOU GOT THIS. I GOT THIS. WE CAN DO IT.

Congrats on the fresh start, personally and professionally!!! I can’t wait to see what comes next.

This was heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time. You are such a huge and fun personality mixed with raw talent and incredible strength. Thank you for sharing this, your honesty is a breath of fresh air in this age of social media highlights. Looking forward to your best work yet.

Thank you for sharing something so deeply personal with all of us…your faithful readers! Go Team Bobbi! 🙂

Bobbi-As usual, your honesty is refreshing. Life hurts, and is haaaaard for sure. You have a way of letting us in to see the real you, and THAT’S what sets (and will always set) you apart from others in our biz. So so refreshing and so so no doubt in my mind that, you GOT this. Most sincere congratulations and much love to you.

Bobbi…my way back battle buddy. Love you! So proud of you! Can’t believe it’s been FOREVER since I’ve seen you. So sorry to hear about your divorce but so incredibly proud of you for coming out on top! I too found myself in almost the exact situation. Eric & I divorced after 12 years of marriage as well. (What is it with that year?). Following that I felt like I had lost not only my best friend but ALL of my friends. I never knew I was losing them in the divorce but it happened. So I created an entire new life. My life! So I applaud you & your business. You are right….you got this!!!

I don’t know if you remember me from YEARS ago in the photo world. I have always loved your heart, spirit and honesty. I can only imagine how hard that was to write. You are amazing. Just amazing and I think the world of you!!!! Xoxox

Bobbi, I’ve been a big time fan for eight years and I still adore you just as much as I always have. You DO got this! I’m excited for you and all the awesome things to come. The website looks amazing and totally YOU!

You’re amazing.

Yes, you DO have this!

And in about 5 to 10 years, I want you to do my daughters wedding. 🙂 I’ll give ya a call…

What a beautifully written way to share something so personal. Hugs to you as you figure things out!

P.S. I love your line ‘Divorce has changed me and matured me – perhaps more than marriage did.’

Bobbi, you are one in a million. I couldn’t be happier for you!

I completely agree – this kind of honesty is SO ON BRAND for you. I feel a little terrible for googling and contributing to that autofill! But I had a feeling you’d share in time. Can I just tell you that I was waiting for this post, not because I wanted to read the gory details, but because I want to make sure I would still get to see your amazing work on a regular basis?! I’m SO GLAD you’re continuing on because your work is AMAZING. You got this, you really do!

Hey – I am not one of your followers but a friend sent this to me. I went through the EXACT same thing – husband wife duo wedding photo team, then divorce. I am about 2 years ahead of you in this journey and if you’d like to chat, I’d LOVE to talk with you. Please feel free to email me. And know this, life is about to get more awesome than you could have ever imagined. really. it seems like you’re already headed in that direction. xo

I am dead. This is great. All my love!

happy birthday!!!! sorry about the hard times, but can’t wait for more bobbi photo!!! excited for you!!

Bobbi, I am so so proud to know you! You have always been so strong, fun, and just flat amazing, and I know you are rocking it now!! You go, girl!

So excited for you Bobbi!! You were amazing to be around on Jess and Chris’s big day. Your personality is contagious and I am so happy for you. Thanks for being you and always making everyone feel happy. Wish there was a version of you that I could carry around at all times. ❤️

Dude. I’m so sorry! I’ve been following you since I got engaged in 2007. After my wedding in 2008 I decided I wanted to BE a wedding photographer, so I DID. And you were one of the people I kept following throughout that process, and still do. I’m so incredibly sorry about your marriage, but I just wanted to let me know you inspired me back then, and you still do today.

Thank you for being so open and honest and I’m glad you’re in a better place about it now, even though it still sucks. As you say, nobody goes into a marriage thinking it might not last, so I hope that if ever anything were to happen to break up my husband and me, that we could deal with it with your sense of humour and grace! ALL MY LOVE, Kat xx

Bobbi — I too, like many people here have followed you for YEARS, and yes, you’ve definitely got this! I could tell you were posting less frequently for a while, but never imagined what you were going through. Happy Birthday, and keep on keeping on! You’re going to be just fine.

Thank you so much for sharing Bobbi. You are an inspiration. Reading your real & heartfelt blog has strengthened my own conviction that I’ve got this too!
Love your fab new website.
Sending you much love and hugs and look forward to seeing more of your beautiful work.

Bobbi. You Rock. I read the whole post and I just think you are awesome.

your openness and honesty shines through in your art and all that you do and is what makes you so special. keep on keeping on.

Oh, Bobbi – I can SO relate. My husband left my daughter (then 10 AND entering middle school) in August 2014 after 15 years. Just like you said, there had been problems, it wasn’t a TOTAL surprise, but then he went completely off the grid for 5 months. So I TOTALLY relate to the ‘I hate you’ and the trying to figure out things on my own, and now slowly but SURELY to the ‘I got this’. Sometimes I even feel like we’re stronger than we ever were – and I’m glad to hear that you’re getting to that. It’s a wonderful feeling (but mowing the lawn and keeping up with EVERYthing is a LOT of work)!

I had been missing your blog posts and your gorgeous fun pictures, and I was googling your website to show my daughter some pics from one of the traditional Indian weddings that you had done when I came across that auto-complete, and of course, that was my first indication that you were having to deal with this trauma. I’m sorry, it’s not the happily-ever-after that we imagined, right?

KNOW that you CAN (AND WILL) do this, and do it well, and that you have lots and lots of hearts and minds out here in the Interwebs that you don’t even know who are rooting for you, and even some who can directly relate.

Strong women (and their strong girls!!) rock!!!

I love this post. I know how hard it was to share a personal part of yourself, but I wish you the best of luck! You do amazing work and you got this girl!

Bobbi!

I have been a long time admirer of your work (I’m an aspiring photog) and super big fan of you in general for some time now. Like many others, I had been wondering what was going on, but never commented or even checked in. I was casually checking Instagram last night and saw your post and proceeded to sit down on the floor in my office to read it. It resonates with me so much. I’m also divorced and while I didn’t share a business with my ex, the hate and whole barrel of emotions you shared feels familiar to me. I just want to thank you for sharing yourself, being honest and vulnerable with tons of strangers you’ve never met. You rock and you most definitely “got this!”

Love.

So, so proud of you. Yes, from some chick online that you’ve never met. I’ve watched you from afar, admired you, your work, and your spirit. I am positive that life has a hell of a lot of good in store for you. You’ve got this.

Never a doubt in my mind that you got this. You are one of the sweetest, yet strongest and most bad-ass talented people I have ever met. I admire your honesty, and no matter how difficult it was, you got it out there in true Bobbi fashion. You’re a class act, lady. xo

PS: The new brand/website? FABULOUS!

First off… Happy Birthday!
Second… thank you for being so open and honest. It brought me to tears. I happen to know sort of how you feel (although not exactly because no two divorces are the same) because I recently went through a divorce. After 10 years of marriage, it was devastating. At first, I never ever ever thought I would be okay. There were lots of days where getting out of bed was just not possible. I thought I was broken and would remain that way forever. I had extreme amounts of hate and anger towards my ex. But slowly over time I realized that I was so much stronger than I ever knew. I was no longer in a bad situation. I realized I could do things that I was always told I couldn’t do. (I can totally relate to getting your oil changed.) That little bit of knowledge was so empowering. Every day it gets easier and I’m beginning to realize I am happier than I ever before. And… I still love love.
I wanted to thank you for sharing. I know that it is difficult. I’ve been a fan of yours for years but never really had the nerve to reach out. But I wanted to thank you. Thank you for being amazing. Thank you for being an inspiration. Thank you for being you! Best wishes to you!

Just writing to say… I adore you. Your spirit… your heart… your transparency… The world would be a much more genuine, authentic, loving place if we could all stop trying to be what everyone else expects us to be… Good for YOU! I’ve owned/run my own photography business since 2001… YOU HAVE TOTALLY GOT THIS! (In case you needed just one more word of encouragement)… #girlboss… Love your quirky, lovable spirit to bits!

This was the most real thing that I’ve read in a long time and you are so brave. I love following your work and it always continues to amaze me. I have no doubt that you will continue to be innovative, yet beautifully quirky in the way that you photograph life. Drink all the wine you want, you’ve got this!

You’re Amazing! ❤️ And I Adore You

Oh, sweet, dear one… YOU will be just fine.
You have survived the first year, and it is one of the toughest things you will have to do for a while. I am awkwardly proud of you for the grace with which you seem to approach moving forward. It took me a looooong long time to get to that grace during my divorce. It still slips from time to time 🙂 Hold on to that confidence and surety that a post-divorce relationship with your ex husband is not only possible but worth doing. It is.

I have zero doubt that you will continue to produce the kind of heart-stopping images that we all love. And if you need any divorce advice (eat all the ice cream, drink all the wine, stay the eff away from the Hallmark Channel!!!!!) Well, we’re all here for you. ♡

Yes! Yes! Yes! You are an inspiration to me, more than you know! Life has crazy changes, but yes, I agree, sometimes those changes rock our world, but come out to be the best life learning experiences!

You are going to soar and you definitely “got this”

Yep, I’m one of the ones who have blog stalked you for several years now. I really feel like I know you just from the blog. I love your work but I’m 99% sure that what always makes me keep reading is your personal writings. You just have a way of making all of us feel like your family. Reading this blog post made me feel so many different emotions. I’m so happy for you that you’re finally doing it your way but I wish for your sake that it could’ve come an easier way. I’m so proud that you seem to be taking it like the champ you are and we all love! Thanks for being real, Bobbi.
I hope the best for you in this new venture!
Happy 35th! We are all sticking with you and cheering you on! 🙂
Much love,
Marissa

Hi Bobbi, the new site looks great. We can’t wait to have you work with our family again!

I have been following for a few years & love you so much. I love your strength, your ability to laugh at yourself, your dead-honest, ordering -the -pink -shams -even -though -I -don’t -like -pink -just -b/c -I- don’t -have -to -ask -anyone’s -opinion -anymore attitude!! love & blessings to you!!

I have followed you for quite a while and enjoy EVERYTHING about what you write and of course your gorgeous imagery! Thank you for being so raw and open with us. You didn’t owe it to your readers but you obviously care more for us all then we could imagine! I cannot wait to continue to follow you for the years to come and hopefully attend one of your workshops and a maybe even a family session someday! You are in inspiration to many! You got this! <3

You SO got this.
Life is never the happily ever after we want – ever. Even those couples that make it to 50 years – there’s problems & issues. Life takes funny roads. You just go for the ride & try to make the best out of every new bend.
Sending you well wishes & encouragement! You have a load of people behind you cheering you on in ALL things!

Oh Bobbi!! You spoke to my soul this morning!! I am a photographer (10 yrs now) and last night was the last night my husband and our two kids will have shared our home together. I am going through a divorce right now with my other half of the business as well. Thank you for sharing this!! You make me feel like I can do it. I can run this business on my own…be successful…be empowered. I can be a divorced wedding photographer.
Thank you so much!
Kate

simply put….You Rock 🙂

I’m one of those followers who never really comment or say anything, but have continuously followed you for years to enjoy the gorgeous photos and entertaining content you produce. (I mean, I already know I want you to photograph my wedding, it’s always been you for when that awesome day comes) It’s strange not knowing someone personally, but feeling like you know them so well! So, as weird as this feels for me to type, I am SO PROUD of you and so happy that you’re still kicking ass & taking names! I mean, really. The website is stunning. You’re stunning! Thank you for opening up and letting us into your life. “Oh, the places you’ll go!” 🙂 <3

After many tears reading this (and honestly I didn’t follow you blindly) I am inspired by your perseverance, happiness and optimism towards the future! I hope one day if I am ever in the same situation I can tackle all the big things and come out better like you! Kudos to rocking it. I absolutely love your photography and can’t wait to see what new things you create!

Thank you for living this and for writing this.

I divorced at 34 from a man I was with since 19. Now, four years out, I feel proud and strong and HAPPY, but it was so, so hard.

Reading your story made me laugh and cry and remember that I’m not alone.

I had no idea I was only a couple months behind you! (I’ll be 35 in Feb, and shot my first solo wedding in 2006 😉 We may not know each other yet, but Mike or no Mike, you’ve been top of my wedding photo list for quite some time. Your images are gorgeous and clean as I aspire to get mine to be as well, but it’s really ALWAYS been that “I want THAT girl to be there on my big day!” (Should it ever happen that is…) And this changes nothing. I love you even more knowing that your happy face (the same one I wear for pictures and weddings) has the same shit behind it as the rest of us. Where I’ve not been married for the past decade, I have had serious ups and downs and heart break….and I’m here to tell you 110% you CAN do EVERYTHING on your own! Even if we’re engrained to coexist (totally me, never giving up that I’ll find someone) we will always make insanely awesome things happen for ourselves ❤️

PS: Travel on your own to far off places….it will raise your level of empowerment to heights you never knew!

YOU GOT THIS!

Bobbi,
I can tell you that I’ve been down that road before. I know its hard to lose someone after so many years together. Looking back on it…I thank God that it happened the way it did because I met the women of my dreams and were still living that dream after seven years. So many things had to happen to me in order for me to have met her. A lifetime of circumstances that if you changed one little bit, may have changed my life forever. Things happen for a reason…maybe it was necessary to be in a relationship for that long in order to get to where you are and where you’re going to be?

I have to admit, when you were hired at Target Marketing, I was really intimidated. I mean…come on…nobody has a portfolio that good so early in their career. I didn’t buy it. At first. I’ve seen you grow creatively for quite some time now and I think you are a creative genius. Your words…your images… your branding…Very nice. Im still intimidated! haha – Best of luck to you Bobbi, cant wait to see how your life unfolds. – S

I want you to know that I can relate to every one of those words because our stories are almost identical. I got married at 18, started a wedding photography business with my husband and got divorced Jan. 2015 after a little short of 12 years.
It’s hard but it will be great. You’ll grow, you’ll have fun, you’ll cry, you’ll fall, you’ll dust yourself off and be even more kick ass than you were before. Lots of love from CO. 🙂 <3

I always wanted to say hello (but never did) and I was always so envious of your business and relationship with Mike. I am soooo sorry that life has dealt you this blow but it sounds like you are doing well and on the other side of that bump in the road. You will no doubt continue to do great things. Congrats on this new chapter in your life. There will be more and each chapter will bring you a new adventure, good, bad or difficult. I look forward to seeing your posts again and hope nothing but the best for you.

Bobbi, I have been following you since you did the Hackett wedding up in Ft. Wayne. You’re amazingly talented and have the best personality and attitude. You will rock this new adventure, just like you’ve done everything. After my breakup, I have to say… being a part of a team was nice- but being 100% independent and secure in who I am is so much better. There are many more nice butts out there…and it’s time to enjoy the scenery! 🙂

Bobbi I have been a huge fan of your work for years! Thank you for just keeping it real and letting the world in on your personal life. I have never met you but I feel like I know you from your many blog posts I have read. I truly appreciate knowing the story and knowing you are doing good. I can’t wait to see what beautiful images you present this year, you never disappoint! The image of you in the red jacket is perfection, I want that outfit.

Since trying to get my own photography business up and running in mid 2014, I fell off the wagon in regards to reading blogs by my fave photographers. I would get coffee and, instead of working at my j-o-b, I would read blogs really quick. Today I decided to catch up and, wow. I’m sad for the loss of your marriage – it “appeared” to be a great one. But I am so happy to see that you are in a great place and I appreciate you sharing your truth to the internet webs. 🙂 I look forward to continuing to follow you and your amazing work.

Girrrrrrl! Years and years I have thought YOU were amazing.. 🙂 You continue to impress me with your honesty…. your work… and mostly for just opening up to us all. You have many adventures and new things to explore now. Keep rocking on! LOVE you knew brand and everything you create. I can’t wait to see what your future holds.

Wow. You got this!! I have never meant anyone more headstrong and courageous as you. I know we haven’t been in touch FOREVER… but I want you to know that you are still in my thoughts. If you need me, I am always there for you.

My love!!! We’ve all grown up but the purest parts of our identity hasn’t changed. I, like you, have been divorced. I, much like you, don’t hate the guy but still cannot fathom how on earth I’m sitting here this very moment, single, beautiful, talented and AMAZING! I, just like you, LOVE LOVE! And my sweet friend when I find that LOVE you’re going to hear about it. I know I just said it a few days ago but I am SOOO proud of you. I still laugh thinking about the shenanigans you used to get yourself into but no matter what, you were always more than buoyant. You were resistant to any plot of stealing your joy and often above the waves created by those around you. My crazy friend if you’re ever in Colorado come visit!

You joined our family in late 2014 and shot the family wedding in late May 2015. Not an easy time for you. But you were a hoot and made the day. One of the things I remember most about the day. Chin up, chest up, onward and upward.

I would never have doubted your ability to rock this regardless of who is on your team! <3

Go for it Bobbi. I read this and I gathered many things.

You are Bobbi without the mike and are doing amazing

You recovered.

You are a new woman navigating this world and still rock solid.

I have no doubt this new woman of confidence and knowledge will conquer this new era in life and teach the rest of us just how strong we can be!

The new brand, the new blog, the new you…. all amazing! So happy for your launch day, I hope you’re feeling the love Bobbi, because you are sooooo loved!

Bobbi, congrats on all that YOU are doing. You should be so proud. You and mike shot our wedding in 2010 and I could tell that YOU, my friend, were the boss then, and now 🙂 looking forward to seeing everything that you accomplish (and shoot) in the years to come. Also, thank goodness for wine! Xoxo

Wow, you have a lot of comments here so this will probably be lost in the shuffle, but i just have to chime in and tell you that I read every word of your blog post and … well …. and I am not sure what to say other than, wow. I am so incredibly impressed by you. Even more so now. I have followed along on your photography journey since you spoke at WPPI years back and I have always loved your work. I have no doubt that you will KILL this and you will do it well. Even though Mike is no longer a part of it, he did not take any of your talent out of the equation. I am so proud of you and your success. You have completely inspired me. If you can do this business revamp in the midst of turmoil, I can certainly do it at the stage of life I am in now. Ok this was long, but I loved your post and loved your honesty. Hang in there – you’ve totally got this.

xoxo,
random stranger whom you’ve never met, but who admires from a far in AZ
Erin Fonnesbeck

As one of your OG “By Bobbi” followers, I knew you would prevail and come out on top! I had no doubts…you have way too much talent for something like this to bring you down! Congrats on the rebranding and website launch! Looking forward to seeing you at Morgan and Brad’s wedding in September!!

Bobbi! Praying for you and so so proud of you! You are amazing and you rock! Can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!

I feel kinda dumb for writing since I’m a total stranger and it’s not really my MO to chime in on stranger’s personal posts but whatever, here goes.

Way back in the day when I was really active at Digital Wedding Forum and starting to get in the groove of running my own wedding photography business I found out about “Bobbi & Mike” and I LOVED your photos. I kind of stopped following everyone who was inspiring to me because of time. But just today I randomly thought “I wonder if Bobbi and Mike are still around doing wedding photography and what they are up to?” and googled you and soon realized that you were no longer together.

1.) I’m sorry. Breakups of any kind are so hard. Especially with someone you were with when you were so young and for so long. I really admire you for talking about it here.

2.) You are clearly still rocking it. Before I even realized you were no longer “Bobbi & Mike” I was really enjoying clicking through your wedding gallery:)

3.) Good luck for the future! You are clearly a talented woman who has the gift not only with photography and art but of expressing your unique and beautiful soul. Not everyone has the ability to write and express themselves as eloquently and in as personable a way as you do. I predict really great things in your future. Enjoy the journey!

You’ve SO got this! Hugs and love to you!

You are a strong woman. My heart was beating fast as i read this. I also share very personal things on social media and know this was probably a huge internal “should I? Should I not?” It’s done. You can move on. You will rock this. New brand looks awesome! Congrats.

Bobbi, you inspire me with your art but most of all your positivity and strength. Thank you for sharing your story and I know you are going to thrive like no other!

I’ve been following you for years and I just want to say that you are such a great example of being positive and doing your best to move on from heart-wrenching difficulties. Thank you so much for sharing, and you’re right–you’ve got this! ?

Bobbi!

Love you girl! I’ve been a huge fan for years and I think it’s safe to say, I’d never doubt that you’ve got this! You’re fantastic, I love your work and personality, and I’m so excited to see what your future holds! ?

Bobbi – I’ve loved your work since 2006 and I can’t imagine going through everything you described. So proud of YOU, your accomplishments, and your hardwork! You’ve got a lot of people who adore you, keep on being fabulous, because you’re right, you DO have this! (Never doubt that for one second!) ❤

You ROCK! Thanks for sharing! You are an amazing LADY BOSS! Can’t wait to see what the future brings! 😉

Bobbi, thanks for your honesty in sharing this with us. I’ve followed your blog for yeeeearrrs, so I feel like I know you, and I’ve missed you lately. I am sorry for what you went through, but I am excited to see where life takes you. Thank you for living life so openly and honestly <3 stephanie

Like most I have been following you since 2006. I used to get your Christmas cards and hung them up yearly. =) I appreciate all of you and your honesty. Know you are the bomb.com and will continue to give your all in yourself and business. Best of luck and continue to kick ass like the bad ass that your are. ::Hugs:: because even though we want to be tough on the outside it’s okay to hurt too.

Bobbi!
I, like many, have followed your blog for years! I’m sorry to hear about the divorce and applaud you for your frank honesty – it’s not easy to be so vulnerable to so many people. I just wanted to say that in the last year I have actually said to my husband “I don’t know what happened to Bobbi+Mike but something is different – lately their work is just INCREDIBLE!” I’m always inspired, not only by your photos but also by your writing. Here’s to crazy success in 2016!

Go get’em, girls! ?

You are amazing. Keep at it lady!

Thanks for this. Xoxo

You’ve more than got this. You’re already killing it. Nothing but love & happiness from here on out.

I feel every word of this, so hard. I’m a year or two behind you, but so SO *SO* there with you… especially the google search autosuggestions. That was what prompted me to come out, in an post that sounds a lot like yours: http://offbeatbride.com/ariel-meadow-stallings-divorce/

Anyway… solidarity. Love!

I’ve been a silent stalker (aka: HUGE fan since 2008) and Bobbi, you got this!! Much much love, watching you grow! ?

Bobbi- I have been a fan of yours since the start your energy, your vivaciousness, your realness. I decided to pursue photography because you inspired me. You are amazing nothing has changed. Keep being Awesome Bobbie!

HOW DO YOU HAVE THE TIME AND ENERGY?!?!?! You amaze me.

I love you Bobbi Photo!

I’m late to the party (thanks to being off in Yellowstone…land of no internet), but I wanted to lend my support with the rest. You definitely got this. I’ve followed your blog for a long long time. Your photography skills are amazing. Anyone who wouldn’t hire you because you’re divorced doesn’t deserve to be a client. Your love of love shines through in your work and THAT is what truly matters. You are a strong, you are beautiful, and your personal strength will lead you back to happiness again. Keep on keepin’ on girl and I look forward to seeing you back in the saddle!

You still are awesome to me. And yes, I read the ENTIRE post. Still inspired by your work. You inspired me right from the start when I was just sitting at my computer and not knowing what direction to go in (and still working on that)… but your images said I could get there. A perfect share and a mover/shaker kinda moment.
Thanks!

THIS! This is where I want to be in a year. Been a photographer for 12 years, my ex-husband and I shot weddings together for 5 of those years. We bought a +275 year old house together, had twin boys, 2 dogs and now divorce. Moving my business out of this house, into an apartment, 50/50 custody is scary sometimes. Thanks for being open.

Girrrrl – I’ve been an on-again, off-again follower of yours for years. Partly because I love your work, partly because I once was part of a photography/business-ower duo myself. Sadly my story mimics yours – I too am now divorced. I too still love love. I too was so worried about bitterness but I won’t let it get the best of me. And whoever said ‘Girl you can’t be a divorced wedding photographer’ – boo hiss at them – you (we) absolutely can! After all, who better to encourage couples towards what REALLY matters than those of us who’ve walked it & lost it. Virtual hugs from TN. I’m cheering you on girl. We’ve got this!

I think you are effing amazing! Welcome to the world of ‘..that’s not how I thought my life would be..’ But guess what? We’re makin’ it. And you’re the SHIZ! I’ve followed you for so long, and I’ve aspired to shoot as creatively as you do.

With THAT being said, I think now is the time for you to hire or take on a chunky girl named Amy — hehe, me of course, to help you and Megan out. ANYTHING you guys need. Grunt work, or carrying things, or dirty work, or fetching you coffee, or walking your dogs etc. I would do it for free just to be around your energy and awesomeness. I’m a photographer as well, divorced, and I have a lot of free time. Let’s work this out! ahem! 😉

Fo reals tho, thank you for being you. Your photography is amazing.

You got this Bobbi!
Cheers for not giving up, for pushing through and still going!

Also, I love the fact that you still love love. I can only imagine how tough it is, but still loving can’t be easy.

Bobbi! You have always been such a strong, bright shining light. I LOVE reading your blog, gazing at your amazing work and following your journeys. You definitely have this….you always have. That’s why we all love you!!!
Thank you for sharing so much, and continuing to produce amazing work!

You soooooo got this girl! Thank you for sharing, I know it wasn’t easy. There is a HUGE community that has your back, keep being you and lifting so many others up with you. Big hugs till next time. xx

Yowsa! Tears!! I am hopelessly behind on my blog reading, and I catch up, and see this? You are one tough cookie. I LOOOVE the new blog….and I love the “new” Bobbi! Life has a way of knocking us on our asses, kudos to you for getting back up again. I’m looking forward to more Bobbi awesomeness and inspiration. ?

Oh, Bobbi. You are so courageous and mighty – go you! Reading this post was emotional for me, being in the same spot relationship-wise. Divorcing your been-together-since-the-teen-years spouse is excruciating. I’m glad to read that you are in such a great place. Getting to know yourself again and feeling empowered by your YOUness is such an amazing feeling, right? It’s tough work, but certainly worth it. So happy you’re well.

I just ran across your IG post and had no idea this happened. Even though I’ve never met you, I feel like I just found out my good friends have split. I’ve been following you since 2008, but have been busy for the last couple of years trying to save my own struggling marriage, which is sadly ending after 12 years. We were not a photo team, but I thought we were life partners and I have battled my own sadness and depression over the loss. And trying to remain optimistic about love while shooting weddings has been a challenge at times. I just want to thank you for sharing your story and giving me the inspiration I needed after a week that’s been difficult. I feel like I can hold my head high and say, “I got this!”

You rock. Your new website rocks. You got this?? I find your authenticity inspiring.
Your photos are amazing.

Hello my dear sassy redheaded, dare I say it, friend? I was about to say that you probably don’t remember me, BUT considering your completely unique and unpredictable personality, you just might. I kind of got out of the photography game quite a few years ago and stopped following pretty much EVERYONE photography related. Instead, I started to focus more on my family and spirituality (one of Jehovah’s Witnesses)…I digress…I was going through my list of blogs I used to follow, yours being one of my old favorites. Long story short, I’m sitting here past midnight Eastern Standard Time crying my eyes out reading this post. For so many years, my online photography community was like family to me and my heart hurts knowing that you had to go through this. I know this was a long and rambling comment, but essentially I wanted to say that you are and always have been insanely gorgeous in my eyes and I am sorry and hope that you continue to find strength and happiness.

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Bobbi I am speechless, thank you for sharing your story with us. Your work and talent is so strong and solid you will continue to succeed, no doubt in that. I send you my very best wishes in your new journey! You are an amazing photographer and human being.

Brave of you to share and so think you handled it beautifully. Best wishes in your new life and future adventures. You seem to be such a strong person and light. Don’t forget to show yourself grace on hard days, they are totally normal. I’m sure the future is bright for you!

Wow! Now words! I have been a stalker, I mean follower, of yours for years and am SO moved by this message from you. How brave, how inspirational and how strong of you to share this!! Praying for you and I look forward to finding a reason to have you shoot a session for my family!!

I followed your blog years ago, unfollowed you for awhile (NOTHING against you, I unfollowed just about everyone, I needed some time to focus on my own business and artistic development without distraction), and just stumbled on this post. BOBBI, YOU’RE AMAZING. Big hugs to you from me. Wish I could make you some killer chocolate cookies right now.

Just know you are loved more than you will ever know. You are a boos…your are on Fleek…you are superfantastic. I’m going to leave this here just in case you ever need to hear it.

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Bobbi — I left the photography world for a few years and are just now coming back. So, I am just now seeing this. I’m sorry for the unbelievable pain you have gone through. That sucks big time. I’m sure it made it more painful that it was somewhat public. I will say though that I think you handled it awesome. I think you are brave and smart and an inspiration. I have NO DOUBT that you have and will continue to rock at life. I also want to say that you have such a big personality that I really viewed you as the main person in your photog duo before. So, it’s not a disorienting turnaround to your business and brand from an outsiders perspective. I just wanted to leave you some love. I wish you all the happiness in the world. You got this, girl! Keep up the good work!

Oh, my gosh, your authenticity is like CRACK!! LOVE!

you go girl! i also did have a change of career…. and have been in ups and downs… but trudging along well. in fact, very well! now I am at the middle east and have not been back to my family for 3 years. but, I love them to the moon and back. there are just some things that I need to take care of, and hopefully, be back with them soon! I’m a fan of yours since someone introduced me your works. go and conquer the world!

Bobbi – I was a very active reader of your blog since 2006, when I myself got married. In 2014, I got divorced, and my world shattered. At the end of the day, it was my decision to end the marriage – but it was never my plan, or something I wanted or expected to need to consider.

Anyway, my point? I stopped following you, because the beauty you captured in other couples, and the beauty you exuded in your own didn’t work in my {bitterness] stage, which I admit lasted longer than I wanted it to. ALL of that to say, here I am, in February 2018, and I randomly remembered your amazing talent – and I went to your blog and saw this post. I’ve since gone on to read all the rest, and I LOVE the excitement in your life now. You are strong, you are brave, you are capable, and you are LOVELY. And I will never stop being a faithful follower ever again!

Cheers to you!

(((((HUGS))))) It’s been many years since I’ve checked your website. I’m happy that you’re happier now. Best of luck in all that you do!