I’m so excited to share my brand new audio course: An Integrated Life!

If you’re reading this, you’ve likely purchased the Business Bundle and might be feeling a bit overwhelmed. 96 Courses and 3 Membership sites are a LOT.

As someone who has already bought the bundle and worked through several of the courses, I know that overwhelming feeling, but I also know a few practical ways you can simplify this bundle and extract the most value from it for YOUR business—get my FREE download to walk you through it!

This day never gets old to me. The fresh start, the new year, the clean slate! 2020, being that it’s the mark of not only a new year but a new decade, feels like an entirely new chapter. Of course it feels that way to me especially, because I’ve closed down Nancy Ray Photography and am now looking ahead to my new rhythm and pace of life. I am FULL of expectation.

Many people have been asking, “So what’s next for you?”

👏🏼🎉 Doors are OPEN for Foundations in Team Building!

I’ve packed my hiring, culture-building, and leadership strategy into an online mentoring program and now? I’m handing it over to you! >> nancyray.com/buildateam 

Spoiler: It’s a level 10 team meeting structure from my favorite business book, Traction!

I’ve put together a free hour long training where I’ll show you How I GREW my BUSINESS and GOT my LIFE BACK by BUILDING A TEAM 🙌🏼

Building and growing a team has been one of the greatest joys of this business over the last 12 years. Truly. I am so grateful I’ve been able to work alongside these ladies, and I’ve learned: the more you train and raise up others to come alongside you, the more you can serve others and enjoy the work you are doing.

I truly believe it’s a win win!

June!!! Summer. Peach stands. Halfway point. Weddings. Anniversary. Pool time. Watermelon. Sprinklers. Thunderstorms. Books. Naps. Podcasting. Running. Working. Resting. Playing.

We’re 6 days in, and I’m already so hot 😂.

Gosh I can’t believe I’m really typing this.

After 12 months of prayer, seeking God’s voice, and coming to experience abundant peace,

I’ve decided that it’s time to close the doors of Nancy Ray Photography.

So, February feels like it was the fastest month of my life. Honestly, it was all a bit of a blur, and I’m still getting the hang of this mom-of-3 life. In short, it’s crazy. I’ve been a bit more brave, getting out of the house more and actually handling all 3 kids for preschool pick up and drop off by myself, which is nuts. (One day in the freezing rain. That was fun!)

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Deep work, as Cal Newport defines it, is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. It's a skill that allows you to quickly master complicated information and produce better results in less time.

I wanted to share two things that were my biggest take-aways from this book, that will hopefully inspire you and help you as much as they did me.

We are so excited to introduce to you Sammy Jo, our new Studio Assistant!

I’ve never started off a year like this before!

Around the clock nursing, exhausted, learning the rhythms of being a mama of a newborn and a 1.5 year old and a 3 year old… I have to say, it is not the norm for me but it feels SO good.

My norm on January 1st? Putting away all Christmas decor, decluttering, dreaming up my wildest and best work goals, eating black eyed peas and collards, going on a run, feeling fresh and ready to GO.

Today? Being. Just being mama. Napping. Resting. Yes, dreaming. But mostly eating as much as I want (still eating black eyed peas and collards!), nursing a hungry baby, watching Milly and Lyndon play / wrestle each other, and being HOME.

The Nancy Ray Book Club has been something I have LOVED hosting, and every year I aim to change it up a bit and improve it. In 2019, I’ve decided to keep it simple. I’m pretty excited about what’s to come!

Every year in December, I plan a time to get away, pray over the following year, and set goals. Some years I have super clarity on what I want to do, and other years I’m confused and don’t know where to start. BUT, when I follow this plan, I always walk away with more clarity than if I hadn’t done anything at all.

Every year I endeavor to read 12 books - 1 book a month. I’m not the fastest or best reader, and with two little ones it’s definitely a challenge to read! But it’s always, always worth it! After reading 10 books this year (I don’t think I’ll make it to my 11th or 12th with this baby), I’ve come away with my Top 5… and they are GOOD.

What better way to celebrate the launch of this new site than giving some of my favorite things away, just in time for Christmas?!

I am always humbled and amazed at the amount of emails I receive that go a little something like this:

Nancy, I have a passion and love for photography, but I don't know how to incorporate my faith into my business. I desire to honor the Lord in all that I do, but I don't know how to be a business owner and a Christian without being too preachy. How you translate your faith practically into your business?