Thank you to Polartec for exploring the miniature world with me, and for sponsoring this blog post. In the past year, I have photographed miniatures more than any other subject. I have been meaning to write a blog post about the success of Our Great Indoors– my quarantine personal project, and now a specialization of mine– and I promise, I will soon, but for now I’m highlighting one collaboration I recently worked on in particular. Shooting outdoor-inspired miniatures has expanded my work and my creativity in new ways I’d never considered before. It allows me to explore new places I’d never th ..read more

This post is sponsored by Verizon. As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own. The above photo was created on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G. If you’ve ever looked at a beautiful photo of the Milky Way and wondered… but… how?!… this post is for you! I know this genre of photography can feel intimidating, but trust me, you do not need to own a fancy telescope or have a ton of technical knowledge to create photos of the night sky. Here, I’m going to cover how you can create beautiful astrophotography, hopefully with gear you’ve got already–– and in my Verizon Techxperts episode, I show y ..read more

Though I knew I wanted to, I haven’t felt ready to write this post for a while. I hinted at this in my 2018 wrap-up blog post. A year ago, I was having a tough time. In addition to chaos in my personal life and a nonstop travel schedule, I was dealing with depression and anxiety that was becoming unmanageable. I’ve dealt with both anxiety and depression for most of my life, but this time it was a big signal that something was not working. I had seen so many incredible things throughout the year, worked hard on my craft, and built valuable business relationships. But looking back on it, a lot o ..read more

This post is sponsored by Travel South Dakota. As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own. When you hear South Dakota, what comes to mind? I have to say that before my visit, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. South Dakota just doesn’t get the same attention as other states. Despite being one of the lesser-known spots in the USA, South Dakota has a ton to offer. I recently had the opportunity to spend 5 days traveling through the state, and learned so much. There is a lot to see and experience in South Dakota. Here are my top highlights and recommendations. 6. THE MAMMOTH SITE Just So ..read more