I have always been fascinated by photography. I have spent countless hours studying photographs of people, while considering the angles, the lighting, and the editing the photographer used. I love the fact that photography has the amazing ability to transport us to a different time, or place with one single shot.
It was not until I started blogging that I decided to take photography more seriously. With camera in hand, I started experimenting with photographs of my apartment, of friends, and family. It was after experimenting in this way that I realized my passion for photography. I have no formal training or background in this field, but I realize that passion can open your eyes to the impossible, so not only did I invest in the proper equipment I also spent the necessary time to learn everything I could to enhance the skill it takes to be proficient with this passion.
I enjoy, and appreciate the opportunity to photograph bloggers, couples, influencers who make an impact in their profession, families, and also lifestyle type setting. I take an individual approach to each person I photograph. I make every effort to embrace and highlight the focus of what they are trying to convey to their audience with each session.
I look forward to working together and capturing the potential magnificence of your moments through my eyes and the lens of my camera.
There are two sales a year I get really excited are – the Net-a-Porter annual sale and the Shopbop Friends and Family. Guess what today is? Shopbop friends and family! With code family25 at checkout you can get all of those fall wishlist items and save 25% on your entire order!
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I wasn’t going to write about this but in the midst of trying to think about fashion or travel my mind just can’t go there. Last week the world lost a beautiful and adventurous soul. I found out about the news yesterday and my heart was heavy. His name was Ben and he was one of my sisters dear friends from college. Ben was the kind of guy you would want to know. I still remember one of the first times I was around him. He had a two-door black Bronco and I felt so cool riding around in it, with the music blaring, and my sisters other “cool college friends” beside me. I was a freshman in high school so being with cute college kids was just about the best thing I could think of. Fast forward four years and I found myself at SMU in Dallas. Being that he was born and raised in Dallas he invited me to dinner to make sure I was adjusting to the city okay and to let me know I had someone there if I ever needed anything. He was just that kind of caring guy. He was always so happy and so kind. Down for any adventure. In the words of my sister, “If he wanted to do something he did it. He was never scared of getting hurt or fear of the unknown. He had a gentle soul – quiet and easy going. He lived his life to the absolute fullest. Fulfilling every passion he had.”
This tragic news comes three years (almost to the day) that I too, lost someone very special to me. Talking to my sister took me back to that exact point of utter shock, anger, and absolute devastation you feel when first hearing the news of the loss. Those are all still feelings I feel to this very day. I used to think I would eventually accept the loss but as years tumble on I realize you can’t accept something you never wanted to happen, you just live with it. You carry on but with a little piece of your heart missing. I am an extremely sensitive person and I often times feel like I take things twice as hard, so hearing of another great soul lost has my head and heart spinning. It is hard to find a reason behind tragic loss, or any loss at all, but if there is one, it is to realize just how precious life is and how quickly it can go. This past week I was able to spend time with my parents, babysit my niece, and celebrate some very exciting news for my family – these are the things I will cherish daily. These are the things that I am reminded are important in life – your family and your friends. The people you surround yourself with, that you love and they love you back no matter the situation. So, this Monday I hope you can squeeze your loved ones a little tighter and take the time to enjoy your day a little more. We are all here for an unknown time but we can all take time to appreciate, love, and take-in the small moments, not taking anything for granted.
Since I am a quote fanatic I wanted to share this one for you, Ben. Though a short life, it was jam packed with love, kindness, passion, dreams, and adventure – something we can all learn from.
“The cherry blossom falls after its short beautiful bloom. It floats gently down to earth. Its life is over, but the limitedness of its existence is one of the biggest reasons the blossom is so gorgeous. If we knew that the blossom would last forever, it wouldn’t have the same poignant beauty, and we’d take it for granted.”
I love white. I love wearing it, I love it in homes, I love seeing it in photographs, I really just love it. White is clean, fresh, refreshing, airy, and light. So, if I am this drawn to it, why do I find myself in dark colors? My bedroom is a midnight blue, a majority of my closet is black, and I love dark nails. I preach for the love of white but actually only practice in all things dark. Okay so that sounded morbid but really, I love dark! I think in theory white sounds amazing but I love a little color in my life. I need a little color in my life. Yes white is all of the aforementioned but when it comes down to actually living and breathing it – isn’t it a bit vanilla? You know, a little too sterile? I think there is always a place for it in your life but a girl needs some color!
If we are talking in color, I am definitely more drawn to darker hues. They feel comfortable, cozy, chic, and daring. So instead of a home or wardrobe in white, which is aspirational, I am sticking to my darks. At least for now! And luckily, I have found a new boutique where I can have it all. I can have my dark now and save the whites and brighter colors for later (shall I ever change my mind). This new place is oh so inspiring and has me dreaming in color combinations. My favorite right now? Dark, dark green! Isn’t it just luscious? I could wear it, live in it, and decorate with it. While I can’t share the name of this new boutique yet, I will spill the beans soon (and in a BIG way) but for now just know, they are changing the beauty scene! I was able to preview the colors early so I can’t wait to share more! I hope you all like what I got cookin…
