I Was Hacked: Deleted from Facebook and they won’t let me back in

Yep, you read that right—I was #hacked during the #summerof22. My Facebook photography page was taken over by some “Kelly” person, and despite my best efforts, #Facebook still won’t let me reclaim it—or any of my other business pages.

Thankfully, I can still access them, but my personal profile didn’t make it. So, here I am, starting over on Instagram too, because my IG was linked to FB (lesson learned the hard way 🤦‍♀️).

What I’ve Learned From This Mess

Never use Facebook to log in to other accounts.
Trust me, it’s a disaster waiting to happen. I lost my Canva business account, which housed all my branded content for my website and social media. Yep, everything—gone. 😭
Starting over isn’t the end of the world.
It’s frustrating, yes. But every ending is also a beginning, and I’m choosing to make this one count.

My Story: A Small-Town Girl With Big Dreams 🌾

I grew up in a small town south of OKC, playing sports and spending my days barefoot in my grandparents’ garden, surrounded by animals and family. Life was simple, but it laid the foundation for everything I value today.

Life’s Twists and Turns

My dreams of a collegiate sports career were cut short when shoulder surgery sidelined me during my freshman year on a full-ride scholarship.
Instead of pursuing that path, I got married to a man who would later become the uncle and father to our adopted daughter—my first niece and the light of my life! She’s now a mom herself to two precious boys, and I’m dreaming of visiting her more often.

A Life Full of Adventure ✈️⛷️

From the East Coast to Texas, Oklahoma, and Germany, I’ve lived a life full of travel and adventure—skiing when we could afford it and exploring as much as time allowed.

My Photography Journey 📸

I’ve been running my photography business since 2001, capturing:

Babies, bellies, families, and weddings.
Products, architecture, sports, and headshots.
Keynotes, lifestyles, and more.

It all started with a black-and-white photography course at #OCCC, paired with learning Photoshop. From there, my passion for photography and graphic design took off, leading me to design:

Digital wedding albums.
Numerous floorplans.
Interior spaces and commercial offices.

My True Passion: Helping People Thrive 🌟

As much as I love photography and design, my real passion lies in making a big impact in the day-to-day lives of others. Whether it’s through creative work, mentoring, or just offering support, #helpingpeoplethrive is what fuels me.