Bursting into Bloom {Golden Hour Photoshoot}

It was the kind of evening where all you have to do is point your camera and click the shutter to create a masterpiece.

My family hosted a church potluck in perfect May weather, and knowing we’d be right next to my mom’s flower garden, I wisely brought my camera along. I am so glad I did, because this ended up being one of my favorite nature photoshoots in a while!

If you need a strong dose of color and sunlight, read on. ❤

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A Collection of Poems & Golden Skies

Hello friends!

It’s been a long, long time since I shared my poetry on this blog. I’ve been writing a lot these past few months in preparation for an exciting project, and decided to post a small collection of favorites as a sneak peek for you guys. I mostly write blank verse – a.k.a. non-rhyming poetry – so if that bothers you, feel free to read this as prose instead. 😉

Either way, I hope you enjoy these poems and the accompanying golden hour photos!

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Etcetera #20: Bunnies, Bread, Fireworks, & a Very Disgruntled Toad

Hello friends!

Today I have a fun mishmash of photos for you from recent (and not-so-recent) adventures. We have some marvelous sunsets, adorable pets, pictures from a wedding I got to photograph, and more.

I hope this adds some joy to your day! (Especially the toad part.)

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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

Introducing… Baby Bunnies!

Hello friends!

I have a CUTENESS OVERLOAD for you guys today, oh my! Carmen’s rabbit had four baby bunnies and they are possibly the most adorable things ever. Carmen and Sully helped me take pictures of them yesterday at golden hour and I ended up with some darling pictures I think you guys will greatly enjoy. 🙂

Read on to brighten your day!

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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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A Cozy Pet Photoshoot

Hello, friends!

I recently got to housesit again, and you know what that means – cute pet pictures and pretty nature photography! This time I also experimented with some cozy indoor photography and alllll the golden hour light. Enjoy the warmth of these photos in a cold season! Especially if you’re a cat person, read on. 😉

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I Got a New Camera! {Forest Photoshoot}

Hello, my friends!

My friend Aria recently sent me her Nikon D7200 camera because she couldn’t sell it and also because she’s amazing. 😀 I haven’t upgraded my camera in five years (see my… interesting first photos with it here), so I was thrilled that Aria kinda forced me to get a new camera. Otherwise I’d probably go on using my old, comfortable Nikon D3400 forever.

Anyway, I tried it out and definitely noticed an improvement in the quality, clarity, and focus of these photos. I’m curious to see if you guys notice too or if it’s just me as the photographer. Let’s find out!

Enjoy these lush photos from a late-summer walk and some Maggie-the-yellow-Lab-cuteness!

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Juicy Fruit + Golden Mornings

Hello, my friends!

This is almost a mini “Etcetera” post because of the amount of photos and topics in here! These lush, glowy photos just make me happy, so I hope you guys enjoy them too. 🙂 If you haven’t already done so, check out my last post to see some cute pet photoshoots, also from housesitting. Otherwise, onward to tasty pictures!

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