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Hey There! Thank you for following along. Normally I would just introduce myself to you but I thought I would do something different this time. So instead of only telling you a little about myself I thought I would tell you what I have been up to lately. Most of you know I have been a professional photographer for the last 11 1/2 years and a magazine founder and editor for 3. So it may come as no surprise that I have been photographing families lately this fall. I love fall. The crips air and jacket weather make for some great days. I have a project coming up soon that I am also super excited about. It’s a product shoot for an amazing woman in business. I can’t wait and it’s going to be fun getting to bring her vision to life. I am also excited for some new collaborations and submissions coming to Dearly very very soon! I am a mom to two beautiful kiddos. They keep me really busy as both of them are on the spectrum. I do a lot of advocating for my kids and to be honest these last few months have been incredibly difficult as we have had more lows than highs. One of the hardest things is not being able to talk to your kids and have conversations with them. I am thankful though that I have the blessing of getting to hear their voices as they are verbal but need the extra help to understand how to use language. I recently finished 90 Days of P90X3. Due to raising kids with special needs my body and mind can be under a lot of stress. In July I finally made the decision to change how I eat and live by committing to exercise everyday and eating the best I can. Nutrition and exercise really does make a difference not only for our physical health but our mental health as well! Not to mention how important it is to have an outlet wether that’s exercise, photography and creating (which it is for me), or anything else that provides a way to help you de stress your life. What are some things that you have been up to lately? What things have really been changing your life? 📷 by the amazing @amyrauphotography and Studio @whitemoosestudios
Real Women. Real Stories. It’s not Friday yet but we felt like we needed to highlight another amazing woman today who is spreading good news and good vibes. Get to know @the_lizmargaret, a fellow blogger and Jesus Lover today by going to her Instagram page and giving her a follow! Liz we are tea 🍵 lovers too! 📷 @the_lizmargaret : ・・・ “Really *lovin'* the fact that it's fall 🍁 I haven't done an introduction in a while, so if you're new to the blog, hey, I'm Liz! Here are five things I'm looking forward to this autumn: • 1. Going to the state fair. • 2. Drinking lots of tea (sorry, coffee lovers). • 3. Baking fall treats (pumpkin pie, anyone?) • 4. Bonfires. • 5. More + more Jesus time. • What are you looking forward to this fall season? “
We all start somewhere. The journey to our dreams coming true begins at a certain point. It’s good to look back and remember how far we have come to humble our hearts and remind us that everything has its time and beginning. We see instagram accounts with thousands and thousands of followers and think, when will get there? Your value or your success as a person will never be based on how many people follow you. As long as you are happy doing what you are doing and fully believe in it than you are right we’re you need to be. Let your dreams grow slowly and wisely, and to those seeking new accounts to follow We challenge you to support those who may not have as many followers as others. They need your support and encouragement. So much more will your comments and likes be better received and responded to than by someone who fully appreciates you stopping by and investing in their progress. It means the world to them when you support them. Today’s challenge? Support an account that you believe in who is just starting out on Instagram or who may not have as strong of a following. Be intentional, kind, and encouraging. Who knows you may end up making a great friend! Following you today 📷 @b.lauren.photography ・・・
Celebrated my sweet gal today. I encourage you to celebrate someone this week by surprising them with a kind gesture. It makes the heart lighter and your life much healthier. - Deisy Mendoza Founder if Dearly Magazine. Oh and if you should need a cake please check our @theroundhousebakery . Kayla is absolutely amazing. All her ingredients are natural down to that oh so yummy frosting and food coloring.
It’s Friday and we finally made it to the end of the week. I’m not going to lie it’s been a hard few months for me. Hello, I’m Deisy the editor and founder of Dearly Magazine. I am so honored that you are following along and that you choose to be part of this community. A community of women impacting other women. Here, on this beautiful feed you may see this amazing magazine doing all these things. Featuring real stories of real women and creating beautiful editorials and projects, but what you don’t see is the blood and sweat and tears that goes with it. I have always been ambitious. I have always been a dreamer but nothing we ever want comes easy. What you don’t see is a mom who is struggling. Struggling to raise her two beautiful rambunctious kids with special needs. What you don’t see is a mom crying in between therapy sessions, when she gets a break and praying that one day she will get to have real conversations with her babies. What you don’t see is a mom knowing that she will always be His, Gods daughter, but questioning Him as to why her circumstances are the way they are. The struggles are real and every day aside from my feelings and emotions I choose to hold on and believe that He is for me and not against me even though I don’t see Him at work answering my prayers right now. What you don’t see is a girl who still wants her dreams to come true. To see this magazine impact women all over to know that God loves them and has created them with purpose. For those who have submitted in the past thank you! For those who have recently reached out I thank you for your grace to return your emails. I am forever thankful that this little magazine has touched the lives of women in this country and parts of the world. He is good, even if we don’t see it. He is kind and faithful even though we may not see answers just yet. He is everything. I hope you know that. Happy Friday, I wanted to be a bit vulnerable because ladies you inspire me with your stories of vulnerability and hope. Keep sharing, you are impacting many!
“Rise though you may fall. Rise when all is dark. Rise above all else. Rise to help yourself. Rise and don’t forget, His purpose is so well set.“ - Deisy Mendoza 📷 thanks for the share @nadinebartonphotography ・・・ “Just like moons & suns with the certainty of tides, Just like hopes springing high, Still I rise.” - Maya Angelou
Haven’t posted most of this week. The reason, because being a mama comes first. Most of you know that we decided to take this year off and dive into motherhood and some self help. As much as we love creating beautiful content, interviewing women, and encouraging them to live a meaningful life we had to stop and remember that we are raising little legacies ourselves. Whatever we pour into our children and how we love them will shape who they are. For you mamas out there juggling work and your family we applaud you. The work is hard but so worth it. It’s can seem never-ending but you are doing an amazing job. You are the women that inspire us to keep dreaming. For those who have a choice to be able to take a step back their is absolutely no shame in doing so. We often think we have to keep busy to be successful being the creatives we are but that’s not necessarily true. Our children are important. You are important. It’s okay to say no to projects. It’s okay to take some time to care for your families. It’s some of the most important work we have been assigned to. We would love to hear how you are doing if you are a mom currently running a business and how you take steps to prioritize. Advice and tips are always helpful and so encouraging to hear. Beautiful image by the amazingly talented @swainstudio
Hey everyone! So, I know it’s been awhile since I last introduced myself. This picture is a few years old and I am a little more older. Other than that for many of you who don’t know me or have just started following Dearly my name is Deisy Mendoza, the founder and Editor of the magazine. My background is in photography and I am self taught. I have been a professional photographer for the last 11years. My go to drink is a Chai ☕️ Tea. I can never get enough of them. Love all that spice and sweetness all mixed together. I love creating and I am a hard worker. Growing up things were never easy for my family and I. My bed consisted of the living room couch 🛋, due to a very damaged leaky roof, and my brothers and sister would often race for the next slice of pizza 🍕 when we got the chance to buy one at the end of the month which was PAY DAY. Who doesn’t love payday?! Even though my child hood was somewhat rough it taught me to work hard at everything I do. It taught me to value people and choose love over hate. It taught me to dare to dream and to pursue them beyond my front porch. I would often sit and dream and wonder about the world before me. All these things served to guide me in my business today. Every magazine, collaboration, editorial, story, feature, moment, photo, edit, pose, and every person matters because to me this is more than a business. It’s my ministry. My way of loving the world and showing them who they are and how God sees them. This work is very important to me and I forever love thankful to the many women who have supported me on this journey. Thanks for following along and remember, your story matters! 📷 @emilyannhughes_
 
 
 
 
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