Hey friends — it’s been a while.
If you’ve followed me from my photography days, you might’ve noticed things went quiet for a long time. Truth is, I needed that quiet.
For years, I poured my heart and energy into photography — building a business, serving clients, capturing beauty — but eventually, my body and mind said, “Stop.” What came next were some of the hardest and most healing years of my life. After enduring the toll of emotional turmoil and prolonged stress, my health crashed. I’ve been navigating anxiety, chronic migraines, and multiple autoimmune issues that forced me to pause everything… and re-evaluate everything.
In that stillness, I found a slower rhythm. I rested when needed. I called upon Jesus and a therapist (and some much-needed meds) to begin the long process of healing. I also dove deep into the church we were attending. I began volunteering, then ultimately being hired as a communications director. I now am able to be creative with digital designs as well as occasionally take photos in a way that feels easy, gentle, and fulfilling. No hustle. No pressure. Just grace for this season.
And speaking of seasons — I’m entering a brand-new one now.
This fall, our youngest heads off to college… and just like that, I’m a new empty nester.
It’s surreal, beautiful, and bittersweet — all rolled into one. The house is still full of life — she doesn’t leave for college until August — but my brain is already thinking ahead, imagining what the quiet will feel like. That question, “Now what?” keeps popping up in my head, and instead of avoiding it, I’m choosing to explore it with creativity and honesty, one step at a time.
So, what’s next?
You’ll notice the name on socials has changed to Life with Jenni B — because it’s no longer just about photography or running a business.
It’s about life — the messy, beautiful, chronic-illness-navigating, faith-rooted, book loving, Amazon-shopping, content-creating, digital graphic developing, midlife-motherhood kind of life.
This website and social media space will be a place to share:
- Creative work — graphics, journaling, prayers, thoughts, and occasional photography
- Chronic illness encouragement and faith for the hard days
- Midlife & motherhood reflections (especially now as an empty nester)
- Simple joys — shopping finds, routines, things that make life easier, encouragement for others along the way
- Resources for others starting over after burnout or health setbacks
There’s no content plan. No big rebrand machine. Just me — healing out loud and making space for whatever’s next.
If you’re dealing with burnout, chronic illness, motherhood transitions, or midlife questions, I want you to know this:
You’re not behind. You’re not too late. And you are not alone.
Thanks for being here.
I’m grateful to start again — and I hope it encourages you to start too, in your own way, at your own pace.
Welcome to Life with Jenni B.
I’m glad you’re here.
