Carving Bark

Finally the warmth has come to stay! I've been a busy bee. School, work, other tedious obligations. You all know that sob story. A quick update on my life:

I'm doing summer school (mleh), but it's only a month long! However it's really hard and I'll probably cry once a day but it's okay. I'll be graduating in December, a whole semester early (holler praise Jesus).

As for work I'm going on year three as a maid on a few of the islands around town. It's really great, but I only say that when I'm not working. It's kind of like in Blue Crush where they all make fun of the wealthy people they clean for, eat their food, but then also have to clean up the post-wedding party vom off the bathroom floor. So you win some and you lose some.

I haven't really shot much since shooting with Lindsay Benton, but I've got a fun lil somethin' somethin' planned for the next week or so with a 70s-Lords-of-Dogtown-beach fox, so that's exciting. I've had some inspiration brewing the past few months via my artistically inclined peers and the sun shining a little brighter and I'm really feeling drawn to some new projects. If I'm going to be drowning in schoolwork I might as well make pretty things while I procrastinate doing it!

A few Sunday's ago Dylan and I walked the trail in Poplar Grove Plantation because it was too gorgeous not to. I had missed the warm breeze and toasted skin of last Spring. I felt so relieved to have it back. Everything's so green and fresh. My bedroom windows have officially been opened for the Summer. It's been a good first few weeks of the season.

 

 

 

xoxox

Candy Skulls

At last! Lindsay's shoot has arrived! Enjoy :)

xoxox

 

 

 

 

 

Spring Beginnings

  Ah, yet again, it's been a while. I don't know why I haven't been posting. Of course the same things are keeping me busy, but this is something I love doing. I suppose I've been avoiding it because I've been trying to figure out what I want to do with the next few years of my life.

  I don't think I'm cut out for making a business of my photography. I love it, and will continue to do small projects and still would love to shoot for others, but I've realized my heart is not all-in for the lifestyle. A professional photographer I assisted last year warned me of how cut-throat and independent one must be in order to be successful. I didn't believe him. Now I do and have realized I'm not cut out for it. It's just not me. I love photography for the art and for the experiences that come along with it. I don't want to rely on it in order to make a living, for fear of hardening my heart.

  So, that's off my chest. Believe me, I will still be shooting and will gladly accept clients! I just wanted to be honest about where I am. Anyway, here's to new beginnings. Just in time for Spring.

xoxox

One Pretty Penny

The other day I had the opportunity to take pictures of Dylan's newest sister, Penny- who is by far the cutest lil thing I have ever seen! It was so fun! Definitely a new photography challenge for me, but I'm so excited to get more photos of that perfect little face. Here's a few shots I was able to snag during Penny's crawling breaks:

Trying to steal my camera!

Breezy Days

Get outside and ride your bike! It's been so beautiful lately, and I cannot wait to see how even more beautiful Mother Nature will be making our tiny little Earth in the next few weeks. I recently got in a biking accident, and am still recovering but I am just itching to go on a sunny ride soon. In the meantime, take the time to go on one for me!

xoxo

DIY: Infinity Scarf

Although Spring is well on it's way and quite a relief from the cold weather, it still has its chilly days! So, the best way to stay warm with style is definitely a scarf that you can just throw on when you're cold and throw off when it heats up. I love infinity scarfs, but I cannot believe how expensive they are, especially when I know how easy it is to make myself! It's so simple:

All you'll need is 60 inches of fabric, fabric scissors, measuring tape, pins, and a needle and thread.

Measure 60 inches long, and 9-12 inches wide from the fold. (Lengths/widths may vary according to your preference)

Cut the fabric straight down the edge, NOT along the fold.

Pin the edges together, and sew a 5/8" seam down the long side of the fabric.

Once you're finished sewing, your scarf should like like the picture above. 

Next, pull the scarf right side out, so that the seam is on the inside.

Now, this part may be confusing, but have faith! With the seam in the middle facing towards you, begin to turn the scarf inside out, but stop when the edges meet. Now the inside seam should be showing again. You want to line up the seam at the top holes so that the scarf doesn't twist.

Next, sew a 5/8" seam around the top, but leave 1-2 inches open, so that you can pull your scarf right-side-out.
Be sure to backstitch so the seam doesn't come out. Almost there!

Pull the scarf right-side-out through the hole. This may be frustrating if your hole is too small 

for the fabric to be pulled through. Don't pull too hard or you'll tear the fabric/seam.

Once you've pulled your scarf right-side-out, blind stitch the hole up with your needle and thread.

And you're done!

Stay warm! xoxo