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.
Take a bike from the center of town (about 10 miles) or car to this beautiful area of Nantucket Island – Siasconset! I will share more about Siasconset later as today’s post is dedicated to the Bluff Walk! We were actually told about this walk from our chef who is a native of Nantucket. He recommended one of the things we must do is walk the Bluff and I am glad he did! The Bluff Walk is a “foot path only” public walk. One of Nantuckets best kept secrets (and maybe not there for long because of erosion so hurry and go). This path leads you through wild rose bushes and between private gardens. To your left are magnificent homes with the most incredibly manicured lawns and to your right are the best views of the Atlantic from anywhere on the Island. The path is very personal – at times you are walking through people’s backyards. This 40 minute walk is a must for anyone visiting Nantucket! It is still pretty undiscovered so passing people is rare! Take your time, enjoy the walk, and soak in an unforgettable experience. Just remember to go to the bathroom before starting your journey (I learned this the hard way).
After months of traveling with different climates, shampoos, and waters my hair is completely out of whack. I can’t even begin to describe the texture of what it is now. Possibly somewhere between straw and frizz. I had no idea the importance of knowing what kind of water is in which city. For example, in Dallas we have pretty soft water (great for skin and hair), in Paris the water was so hard you couldn’t help but take three minute showers to avoid pruning and dry hair, and in Nantucket the water was soft (which meant oily hair). Through all of these hair trials and tribulations I turned to one product I knew would handle the mess I was dealing with – Living Proof Humidity Shield. Before trying this product I read the reviews, which were mixed. Some said it made their hair feel weighted down, while others called it the, “miracle they had been waiting for.” I tend to agree with the latter. I actually used it when my hair was wet as a semi dry-shampoo situation and then sprayed it again when my hair was dry. It not only left my hair feeling amazing but it also tamed the crazy and lasted for days. And let me tell you, when you are dealing with unfamiliar circumstances the less you have to wash the better!
I am not sure if you battle the same hair fiascos when traveling but if you do this is one weapon I recommend throwing in your bags! I can’t explain the difference it made while plane hopping!
My fear with Paris is that my eyes and mind will one day forget the beauty. I know I won’t forget the experience but I never want to forget the beauty that is all around me. I find myself staring at sunsets, buildings, and moments longer than normal. I know I won’t remember every detail, for how can ones mind comprehend everything Paris encompasses, it is only the something the soul can feel. I have learned over the past few weeks that Paris isn’t something just to see but it must also be felt. The warm sun beaming on the Seine, the shuffle of the Parisians on their way to work, the buzz at your local cafe, the energy from years past. It is all something to really feel and experience. Paris is one of the only cities I have been to that gives you the feeling of being miles away from normalcy. It is if you took a Delorean back to days past. Almost like you are an extra on the set of a movie. The way the sun shines through the leaves and hits the water, the perfectly aged buildings, the books being sold on the side of the street, the man playing music, and the atmosphere. You must enjoy it all! Because our memories fade, our eyes age, but the way Paris makes you feel will last a lifetime!
