Emily is one of those friends that makes it incredibly easy to be yourself, and I love her for that. She is effortlessly funny and selflessly caring, and it truly was a pleasure to shoot a few portraits for her. (She even brought me a coffee beforehand, so obviously, she's pretty spectacular.) Here are …
// Nineteen in Nineteen //
Well, it's official guys . . . I'm one year closer to being a senior citizen. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So, basically, what I'm saying is . . . I'm N I N E T E E N. W H O O !!! *cue celebratory cheers all around.* I am unbelievably grateful for these nineteen years …
// Philadelphia 7.27.18 //
In lieu of my nineteen birthday, my family and I adventured over to good 'ole Philadelphia this past Friday . . . and what an adventure it was indeed. Let's just say there were quite a few cheesesteaks and a whole lot of ice cream involved, but hey, can't complain about that, right? I …
// Road of Life //
I've always preferred to interpret life as a series of metaphorical "road trips." In other words, the paths that we take, the speed at which we take them, and the direction in which we decide to travel all influence our final destination. The most appealing part of this theory, however, actually amplifies the importance of …
// Charting the Unknown //
Before we begin, I'd like to address the "elephant in the room," if you don't mind. Yes, my title is slightly overdone. I suppose I was simply aiming for a less mundane one such as "Twenty Facts You Didn't Know About Me," but I believe I might have gone slightly overboard in …
// Our Old Friend, June //
June is definitely one my most beloved months as we transition to a new season, summer. One of my favorite things about this new season is the tranquility of its mornings— birds wistfully chirping a sweet tune, a warm summer breeze whistling through the trees, and of course, the warmth of the summer sun …
// “The Essence of an Incandescence” //
A few months ago, hopelessly enthralled with the beauty of spring-- flowers, in particular-- I penned this short poem: "The Essence of an Incandescence." Slightly insecure of its flaws, I've kept it hidden from the blog, limiting its introduction to Facebook and Facebook alone. However, I'm beyond excited to share this poem, along with …
// Reaching for the Un-reachable //
A few weeks ago, I had a rough time. If I'm honest with you . . . and frankly . . . with myself, I struggled a lot. There were multiple instances when I felt like a failure-- a major one. I seemed to flounder with each and every assignment given me, as feelings of incapability and …
// In His Image //
I've debated writing about this topic for a while now. In fact, I have a slight inclination that this draft might not ever make it to the big leagues- the published copy. If you're reading this, after some serious personal wrestling, I made the right decision. Insecurity is a touchy topic and often, it …
// Abby 01.05.18 //
Abby is a joy. Her inner beauty emanates from within, and it's quite impossible to go a few moments without cracking a smile whenever you're in her presence. It truly was a pleasure to be able to capture this inner beauty and condense it into a photograph, although these shots don't even begin to scratch …
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