PERSONAL : Braving to be Present

I’m seeing it everywhere: The holidays were just so amazing that you need a holiday from the holiday. I’ve written about “Being Present” before, and today I’m reminded afresh of what it looks

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CASEY & DANA : Destination Engagement Session || Snowqualmie Falls, Washington

Casey & Dana (or endearingly known as “the waterfall” couple by my friends), were the first people I met during my Pacific Northwest (PNW) adventures a few weeks back. All I knew was

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DESTINATION WEDDING : The Art of Being a Guest

I’ll be honest, I was so excited I didn’t know what to do with myself! I literally can’t remember the last time I attended a wedding as a guest with no responsibilities. Real

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PERSONAL : Finding Balance After Traveling

Some days it feels like a race against the clock while others can pass lazily by. Perhaps that’s the beguiling nature of Autumn (or 3-day holiday weekends). I slept in today for the

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THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST : The Road Not Taken & Polaroids

It was five years ago that I first clapped eyes on snow covered majesty. It was three years ago since I last visited the PNW and made massive life decisions that have brought

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WEEKEND WEAR : Waterfall Vibes

To be honest I stared at my closet in Richmond, Virginia, having no idea what to pack for my PNW adventures. I knew that I could be hiking but I also knew I

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A DESTINATION SHOOT: Keith & Alli at the Crane Estate | Ipswhich, MA

It was two days before I was supposed to arrive in Maine that I first spoke with Alli on the phone. A mutual friend had connected us and the description matched the reality:

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WEEKEND WEAR [TRAVEL EDITION] : Urban Style on the New England Coast

It’s not everyday that I get to tour around New England and see lighthouses, the ocean, and crazy old buildings. And when I was packing for my trip to Maine last week, I

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WEEKEND WEAR : Lil’s Cafe, Kittery Maine

It’s my first time visiting the Kittery, Maine, area and it sure hasn’t disappointed. The shipyard is just next-door, the local pizza grill is across the street, and the vibes going on here

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WEEK[END] MOTIVATION : On Being Present

Specifically, what does it look like to be present? Present where you are, wherever you are. In life. In school. In jobs. In family. I’m talking about being resourceful with the time you

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PORTRAITS : Caroline at The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City

The sun had already started to set. We hadn’t eaten dinner and were hot and tired from a full day of shooting and classes. But, somehow, we rallied ourselves. I was speechless as

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WEEKEND WEAR : Kansas City Travel Edition, Part 1

If I’m being honest, I wasn’t sure if it was possible for me to pack a week’s worth of clothes in a carry on. I mean, I only get two bags. And one

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