A Note for the Moms Who Make Christmas Magical


Hi Reader,

Most businesses are in full-court-press mode this week. I’m... not.

Here's what this week actually looks like for me:

  • I'm not launching anything new or running a flash sale.
  • I'm spending my energy on tying a bow on BGP for 2025 instead of promos this season … that looks more like spreadsheets & journals, than blogs & reels.
  • I’m finishing up my last few sessions of the year & getting my mind wrapped around Spring 2026 Minis
  • The business runs around my life, not the other way around—especially this month.
  • Finally meeting up for coffee with the girlfriends who kept checking in on me all fall … “How’s busy season? You hanging in there?”
  • Heading up north to unplug for a few days

So instead of adding to the noise, I made you something small (well, two small things)

It’s a short note about the quiet, ordinary work you do and how deeply it matters. No opt-in required. No catch. Just 500 words I thought you might need this week as we head into the holiday season.

It’s a 2 minute read. Tee it up in a tab here →

And I made you 6 accompanying phone wallpapers for a daily reminder. Download it, use it, share it—whatever you want.

Download the Phone Wallpapers Here →

I don't need to hype you up this week—if you've been around here for a while, you know at a soul-level you're doing good, meaningful work. I'd rather show up as a human who gets what it's like in trenches alongside you. That's what I want BGP to be known for—not just when it's convenient, but especially when everyone else is shouting.

That's it. No ask. No upsell. Just this.

Warmly,

P.S. Forward this to someone who needs the reminder.

November's Morrison Ranch Mini Session

3 Earned my Girl Scout badge in "Holiday Hustle"—

30 families photographed, and every gallery sent off before Thanksgiving!

I can hardly believe that this is the last blog in my unofficial series of 2025 mini session days!

Sharing the story of how the mini sessions came to be on the blog today. And oh my goodness, January Bethie had NO CLUE what the Lord had in store for 2025!! Here I am closing up the year with close to *THIRTY* family sessions in ONE MONTH!! So many times I’ve pinched myself … I can’t believe this is my reality! 

I couldn't think of a better way to bring this series to a close!! Some of the sweetest families!

Go check out the blog, read the story behind these minis, and brace yourself ... it's ALOT of photos!

I can hardly wait to see what next year has in store!! Taking request for 2026 minis now, so hit reply & send them in!

Read the Story & Check out the Morrison Ranch Mini Session Blog

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Hi there! I'm Bethie - a motherhood photographer for busy moms in Gilbert, Arizona who really want to have beautiful family photos captured and displayed all around their homes. I offer my full-service photography experience where I walk them through everything from wardrobe assistance, hair & makeup, to ordering artwork so they can enjoy having these stunning family photos on display all throughout their home.

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