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

| Allison

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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A Sparkling Snowy Photoshoot

| Allison

After multiple nearly snowless winters, we finally got a good snowstorm the other day! It was quickly followed by rain, so the snow didn’t stay pretty for long, but the ice that followed was beautiful in its own way too. I had a lot of fun tramping around in my snow boots to get some sparkly pictures for you guys.

Enjoy a collection of scenes from this fleeting winter beauty!

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Falling Leaves & Autumn Things

| Allison

It finally feels like fall here! We’ve been taking family walks in the evening with Sully wearing Sophia in a baby carrier. It’s so fun and so cute, and a beautiful time of year to do it.

Although the weather is crisp and lovely, the leaves still are barely turning for the most part. I couldn’t wait any longer to do some fall photography, so I went out into my yard to see what snippets of autumn I could conjure up. I hope you enjoy the results!

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Etcetera #26 {Glows, Sparks, Fireworks, Etc.}

| Allison

Despite how long it’s been since one of these posts, I actually have a normal number of photos to share with you instead of an overwhelming horde! Today’s collection of random pictures includes a large amount of flowers and sunsets and other glowy things. Enjoy. ❤

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Apple Picking {Self-Portrait Photoshoot}

| Allison

This year the small apple tree in our backyard was loaded with knobby, spotty apples. I thought they’d still make good applesauce though, so one foggy morning I decided to go out and pick all I could. I used to do self-portrait photoshoots before I was pregnant, so I decided to dress up and take some pictures just for fun. Enjoy scrolling through the results!

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Dewy Garden in Macro

| Allison

My garden is soldiering on despite constant attacks from deer, groundhogs, rabbits, and slugs. I’m doing my best to help it along and surprisingly, the plants are still growing! I went out to do some weeding one morning, found each leaf dripping with perfect dewdrops, and immediately went back inside for my camera.

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know how much I love photographing tiny waterdrops. I used my macro lens (aff. link) this time for extra refreshing sparkly goodness. Enjoy!

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Bursting into Bloom {Golden Hour Photoshoot}

| Allison

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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Sand Dunes & Sound Waves {Exploring the Outer Banks}

| Allison

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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Etcetera #25 {Glowstick Gangs, Squishy Pets, & Emotional Support Dumplings}

| Allison

Hello friends!

It’s time for another round of miscellaneous photos saved up on my phone and camera over the past few months. Today we have pretty golden hour landscapes, amusing portraits, and CATS.

Enjoy this scrapbook of randomness!

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