*DISCLAIMER* 100% of the images in this post were taken with an iPhone.
One year ago today, my 35th birthday, I made an announcement that I was both dreading and relieved to be sharing. You know… the whole Bobbi minus M*** thing. Yeah… that one. I titled that announcement: “I got this.” With it came a new business name, brand and website.
First of all let me say THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! Your support, love and care over the past year has been nothing short of incredible. When you’re a wedding photographer telling the world that your very public marriage has come to an end, you really have no idea what to expect. To be frank, I was scared sh*tless. I soon found out that I was far from alone in this.
Phew that blog post seems so long ago doesn’t it?
Maybe it doesn’t seem that long ago to you but it most certainly does to me. After all, I’ve done a whole lotta living in these last twelve months!
Since then Megan and I have shot weddings and sessions in Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, California, Kentucky, Ohio, Louisiana, Florida, New York, Washington D.C. and of course; all over Indiana. 
I cut all of my hair off. And regretted it immediately. Womp.
My dad and I drove across half the country in treacherous conditions so he could live his last few months with me. You’ve read about much of that already.
I spoke at The Reset Conference.
I taught three sold out Bobbi Photo workshops.
I flew out to Denver to visit my Uncle Pat who’s battling the same evil Pancreatic Cancer my dad had. He’s doing unbelievably well. I can’t wait to go back.
I visited NYC with my boyfriend Stephen.
Oh yeah, did I mention that I have a boyfriend? Yeah. I do. He’s great. You’ll love him.
Bonus: he has three beautiful kids. You’ll love them, too. 🙂
All of that to tell you: today is my 36th birthday. And for some reason typing that made my cry big tears. I’m not quite sure why I’m crying. Man oh man life is weird.
Anyway… back to it…
I want you all to know that I’m happy, hopeful and excited about the future. My business is doing well, my friendships are stronger than ever, and I’m in love with the same person I was once in love with when I was 19 years old. True story. 🙂
Thanks again for being you.
High fives friends!
Bobbi
This made me so happy! High fives and hugs xo
AHHHHHHHHHH LIFE!!! <3 such a funny thing!!
loved reading this & all the smiles it gave me, congrats & keep on truckin'!!
Thank you for sharing your time, talent and heart with me and the kids. We are so incredibly lucky to have each other.
Yep, hero status!!! Love you! Happy birthday, and cheers to all the fun and wonderful coming to you this next year. Love all the photos, and love the little lego Bobbi, so cute!! XOXOXO
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You deserve all the happiness in the world. Makes me happy to see you so happy. Happy Birthday Bobbi.
What an incredible year! Thanks for letting us ride along with you. The older I get the more I appreciate life. Keep on loving and living. You are a hero to us all.
You’ve had a helluva year (couple years) my friend. Loving seeing you thriving and happy. You got this. xx
Soooo happy to see that you are happy. I have also dealt with the shock of divorce, but the saying is true. Time heals. Happiness is our decision. High fives friend! xoxo
I canNOT believe it’s been a year. But wow, you packed a lot of super emotional stuff into that year, and you’re still smiling, laughing, loving, photographing and making memories. Good for you, and cheers to 36!!!!
Love this! Love you! Love every image you post because you are SO good! I love your love story! Love looking back at Alyssa’s wedding photos…nearly everyday! Thank you for capturing those memories for us in that so important transition year for you! What a year it has been! You came out on the other side of some really big changes and challenges…and you are better for it all! {If that is even possible because you were so amazing before} I admire your strength and your tenacity and the hopeful way you move through the world! Happy Birthday, Happy Life! You got this alright! So got this! Thankful for you! Now…Happy Birthday WEEKEND! Celebrations should go on…XO
You should also mention that you wore an AMAZING red dress that appears to have POCKETS! #stunning
Looooooove this and you!!! Happy 36th! Glad we could be one of thise weddings this year.
I’m so excited for you! that’s a lot of changes in a year and sounds like you are killing it! good for you!
You have had an amazing year! Did you ever imagine what would happen in the upcoming year when you were writing last year’s post? Cheers to an amazing year #36!
I hope this is your best year yet, Bobbi!
We.Heart.YOU! Thank you for being unabashedly who you are. For owning your AWESOMENESS. And for continuing to rock your business like a boss. 🙂
Happy to see you happy! Love the recap. Oh and Happy birthday!!!!! Cheers ! ???
Oh this makes my heart so happy for you! What a blessed updated, friend! And you forgot to mention that your work has NEVER BEEN BETTER. Oh yeah!!! xoxo
I love this update!! I’m so proud of you and all youve done. You are one of a kind! Happy happy birthday! Xoxox
Happy Birthday! It is so fun to watch you kick butt and love life.
Great to hear, Bobbi. More good things to come I am sure! <3
all the heart eyes to you friend.
Keep kicking ass lady, happy birthday!
Happy Birthday Bobbi!! I’ve been following your work for YEARS and its wonderful to know how everything has turned out 🙂 Sending lots of love and well wishes from Malaysia!!
Long time reader…like 2009 long. I LOVE this post. Keep rockin’ life Bobbi!
Needed to read this now!! Thank you Bobbi ❤️❤️
So much joy in this post!
I want to hear more! More about the boyfriend. More about your uncle. More about regretting your hair cut!!!
Happy Birthday!!! I’m sending you lots of love and wishes!!!!
I just love you and your heart! It was an honor to meet you at reset! You are awesome and real!! ❤
Ahhhh! This is a wonderful post! Sending you awesome birthday wishes friend. Hope it was a good day! ❤️
Ahhhhhhh!!!!! It’s internet OFFICIAL!! Whoop!! So happy for you Bobbi!!!! You deserve nothing but the very best!! You have made gold out of this year, and the fact that your romance has brought you full circle just totally makes my heart swell. BIG PUFFY HEART LOVE to you, my friend!! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Doggie is smiling! Good for you!! I teared up and I’ve never met you! Thank you always for being so fun and sharing your story!! Yay to a new birthday year!!
Happy birthday, belated !
So awesome! Sat in the front row to hear you at Reset and can’t wait to get in on a workshop! Happy Birthday!
So happy for you Bobbi!
Life can be so crazy!! I am so glad things have worked out so beautifully for you. I remember attending your workshop and it was such an eye opener for me, it’s still by far my most favorite workshop I ever attended. After that time I too went through a divorced and wondered “what in the crap am I going to do now??!!” But life has a way of working out if you keep pushing through the trials Again, so so happy for you, I wish you just the best!! -valerie
I know I only know you through your blog, but I feel like I’m still right in saying happy birthday to one of the best humans out there so happy to see your joy, and omg that photo of you and your man in the wind here’s to the next year, can’t wait to read along!
Happy belated! Here’s to next year being your best year yet
Follow your path. Your rockin’ it Bobbi. Happy frickin 36th birfday beYOUtiful friend. ?
You’ve come a long way Bobbi… ℹ️❤️??U
You’re the absolute best, Bobbi!!! Loved reading this update. So happy for you, and hope you have many more happy birthdays to come! <3
From one birthday girl to another, I wish you all the best for your special day! You are an inspiration to many (including me); not just for your awesome photography skills, but for your honesty too. I’m certain that your 36th year will be even more adventurous and as prosperous! You’ve got this! – Linda Wild, RG Wild Photography | PERTH
As someone who has gone through a period in life where I wasn’t sure I would make it to the other side… only to find it more beautiful than I could have imagined… I salute you and your happiness. Love seeing your stuff. And happy birthday!
You deserve all the happiness in the world for all the smiles you bring to everyone else! All the best Bobbi!
So happy for you. Love wins, always.
Xoxo
Emilie
just saw this post! xoxoxo you da best!