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  • Flew out of Columbus last night in single degree digits and woke up to some sunshine + a black sesame matcha latte.
  • When I sit down to talk with the women I photograph, we talk about everything except how they look. I get to discuss race, careers, motherhood, sacrifices, proud moments, grief and hope. A photo can freeze that moment in history because, of course, she’ll be different tomorrow. Portrait of @emwduncan. 🌊
  • Anytime I post a photo of myself (those are my arms and legs and fingers), I get way more people who engage with the post. Weird. Well I’m not here to talk about myself. I’m here to ask you for help. My friend @meghan_m_hill (scroll to see all the photos I’ve taken of and with her) needs really expensive surgery so that her quality of life can continue. ▫️ When she got divorced semi-recently, insurance was something she gave up for a healthier life without her ex. I hate that that was something that held her back. So she has to pay tens of thousands of dollars ($100k to be exact) for care. ▫️ If you donate to her GoFundMe linked in my bio with any amount over $10, I’ll enter your name into a drawing for a free portrait session. If you take care of my friend, it’s the least I can do. And if you don’t want to get out your credit card out, you can Venmo me @alliepal and I’ll give Meghan the money. Just DM me proof if you donate on GoFundMe. I’ll choose someone for the portrait by Jan 21st. ▫️ Thank you in advance for helping someone in need and someone I care about, too.
  • The first book of 2019, for me, has been consumed. I admire @michelleobama’s drive, empathy, brains and loyalty. According to the internet, we are both an INTJ. Even if that’s not true, I found myself deeply resonating with her constantly asking, “Am I good enough?” The answer is yes. I think I cried six times and if I told you I’d loan you this book after I was done, I probably won’t. I’ll mostly likely read it again and you can buy it yourself. 😂 #alliepalreads
  • I am so proud of my friend @simibotic. When I met her and @timsimeone, she was a lawyer working for someone else. I’ve had the extreme joy in helping her business become a real thing (a tiny bit, she’s a magical person with a lot of drive and focus). Now she has her own office space and has truly carved out a life on her own terms. Thanks for letting me document this journey through photography, Simi! ▫️ ALSO I’m now offering monthly or quarterly photography packages for coaches, freelancers and one-person businesses. It’s a fun way to keep things fresh. DM me if you’re interested and we can set up a time to chat. 💕

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