Etcetera 27 {Rainy Days, Finger Painting, & an Announcement}

Hey friends! Long time no see! I haven’t been posting on here very often because of an exciting new development: I’m attempting to simplify my digital presence (wow that sounds fancy) by combining most of my social media and WordPress content into one Substack account.

That means, going forward, I may not be very active on this blog. I know that sounds sad and like the end of an era, but really it’s just a continuation of this blog, but on a new platform. Nowadays Substack seems to be the place for long-form written content, while WordPress… well, the blogging community here just isn’t what it was 5-10 years ago. And I miss that. 

If you’ve been a long time reader, thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting a blog that has literally changed my life for the better. I hope you’ll subscribe (for free!) to the new version of this blog right here on Substack, where I can not only share my photography and writing, but shorter notes, small poems, and chats with you guys in the comments. And I may still pop back on here once in a while, as WordPress is still a great place to share certain types of informational posts.

Anyway! I thought I would close this chapter of my blog with a crowd favorite: a massive miscellaneous photo dump collected over many months. Enjoy! 🙂

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Snapshots from the Outer Banks

Hello friends!

I’m back with the second half of my vacation pictures from our recent trip to OBX. Today’s post will feel sort of like an “Etcetera” collection since it features all the random photos that didn’t fit into the last one.

Read on for Jeep duckies, beach flowers, good eats, and a proud pigeon. Enjoy this random collection!

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Sand Dunes & Sound Waves {Exploring the Outer Banks}

Hello friends!

We’re back from a lovely vacation to the Outer Banks! Sully and I had a wonderful time walking beaches and going for long drives along the Sound, despite chilly weather. Of course I took heaps of photos I can’t wait to share with you. 🙂

I’m splitting the pictures into two very long posts: one for the beachy scenery today, and one for other miscellaneous photos and adventures next week. So for now, enjoy these beautiful landscapes!

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Flower Garden at Golden Hour

Hello friends!

I know I just made a garden post, but I took my camera to my family’s house the other day and couldn’t resist sharing some of the beautiful floral goodness from my mom’s garden. Gotta get in alllll the flowers before fall is truly upon us, right?

Taking flower pictures at golden hour is like my favorite type of photography ever. In such a pretty setting, my job is basically “have a nice camera and point it at pretty things.” So easy and relaxing. Plus it yields such beautiful results!

I hope this dose of color and sunlight brightens your day. ❤

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A Golden Hour Birthday Stroll

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I’m now 23 years old! For my birthday on Monday, Sully and I went for a walk and then went out to eat at one of my favorite restaurants. It was great, except for the part where I got mild food poisoning or something. Yikes. Anyway, during our golden hour stroll I got some lovely pictures with my aunt’s camera. She’s letting me borrow her old D600 so I can practice for second-shooting a wedding with her in June.

Enjoy this beautiful birthday walk!

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Golden Hour Spring Photoshoot + Q&A!

Hello friends!

I am super excited for this post: a breathtaking golden hour photoshoot plus a Q&A! I wandered the farm with my camera after I finished hay work a couple days ago and found So. Much. Beauty. The photos reminded me of a similar post I made before I got married.

Several of you guys have requested more marriage-themed posts or a Q&A, so I thought now would be a fitting time to collect questions from you guys. Sully and I will  answer them on our upcoming one-year anniversary on May 22. Enjoy some lush golden green and ask your questions in the comments!

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A Spring Walk at Golden Hour

Hello friends! I took the most beautiful walk around our farm the other day, soaking up the all the field and forest goodness I can get before I move away. I absolutely love how the pictures turned out! I hope these golden photos brighten your day as much as they brightened mine. ❤ Continue reading

Easter Walks & Green Truck Rides

Hello friends!

This post is full of happy memories from this Easter weekend. Christ’s resurrection is such a joy-filled, awe-inspiring thing, and I got to experience more of that wonder just being out in God’s beautiful creation with my friends and family. ❤

Read on for a hilarious and memorable green truck ride with cousins, fluffy spring trees, and peaceful golden hour mountainscapes. Enjoy!

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Sunny Spring Flower Photography

Hello friends!

Spring is coming to our farm, despite violent protests from the wind and wildly swinging temperatures. To prove it, I’ve collected a few glowy snapshots of the beautiful flowers my mom is growing right now that I wanted to share with you guys.

Enjoy a colorful dose of spring joy!

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