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Film Friday Film vs digital This past spring I made a mad-dash trip to Maryland for a cherry blossom engagement session with Carrie + Andrew (always love me some DC cherry blossoms!) and also for a full day of mini sessions with some of my favorite families and couples at Londontown Gardens in Edgewater. I […]

Self-reliance. A phrase I’ve had pressing on my mind and heart for awhile now. But probably not in the way you’re thinking. I don’t mean preserving pickles or canning jelly or even getting out of debt or having a job. I mean self-reliance at the very core of what it means: I can rely on […]

Film Friday Comparing Film Presets: Kindred Versus Noble Today for Film Friday, we are doing a different kind of comparison. We’ll be comparing two popular film-inspired presets: Kindred Versus Noble. The Struggle: Matching Film to Digital One of the biggest struggles I have with shooting film is trying to get my digital images to match […]

Homeschool Field Trip WNC Nature Center It’s hard to make new friends in a new area when you’re homeschooling. It can also be hard to find the fun spots, local hangouts, or best playgrounds. Of course, the best way to discover these hidden gems is to just go out and start exploring. However, we have […]

Film Friday Film versus Digital For Film Friday this week, I’m comparing images from a styled shoot put together a few years ago with this amazing team of vendors: Rachel Elizabeth Bridal Weddings By Eccentricity Makeup By Samantha J Beauty by Brooklyn Rebecca M Creative I want to start with comparing these shots of the […]