Curiosity Made the Cat Smarter “Stay Curious” – those two simple words have shaped my perspective throughout my life. It’s a mantra that reminds me that even if I can’t fully grasp the nuances of a subject, doesn’t mean I can’t be interested in it. Astrophysics, for example, is an area of science that I […]

When was the last time you took a walk through the woods? Have you looked up at the sky recently and watched as a cloud morphed from a fearsome dragon into a smiling turtle? Do you remember how the breeze sounds as it tickles the leaves of an aspen tree? Can you recall how it […]

In the shimmering veil between Earth and the Underworld, Persephone emerges from the depths of the river Styx to herald the coming of Spring. Her journey between the realms of light and shadow signals the changing seasons. Do you suppose she walks out of the land of the dead with a smile on her lips? […]

Through The Looking Glass In a forest, where the only sound is the crunching of leaves underfoot, a young witch came upon a magic mirror lying amongst the foliage. The pressures of the world had weighed heavily on her spirit for far too long. Society’s conflicting expectations had entangled her like a web of contradictions, […]

Budget Photo Shoot Tips While I would love to drop tons of money on beautiful gowns from Etsy, we’re on a tighter budget for photo shoots this year so I’m challenging myself to work with what I already have. With the exception of the edible glitter I used to make the golden liquid ($6 on […]

First and foremost, let me just say that this shoot was an absolute blast! I couldn’t have asked for a more adventurous model than Miranda, who fearlessly agreed to be dunked in the creek at 9:00am. With her enthusiastic spirit, we brought the Water Nymph to life in the beautiful Boulder Creek. However, we made […]

Location Scouting Gone Awry When I’m prepping for a photo shoot, one of the first things I do is location scout. I carefully review my list of preferred locations, searching for the perfect backdrop that will complement and enhance the concept I have in mind. However, sometimes even the most meticulously planned photo shoots can […]

Have you ever been in total awe of a costume at events like the Renaissance Faire and ComicCon? Have you ever wondered where they find the epic pieces that seem to transform them into a completely different person? I’ve got you covered! Read on to discover all my favorite resources for finding fantastic costumes! Amazon […]

Are you super excited to have your photo taken but you’re nervous you’re going to make weird faces or stand in an unflattering pose? Well, first of all, I promise you won’t get any weird face photos and I won’t let you stand in poses that aren’t flattering. But, if you’re like me, you like […]

Here are all my favorite tips and tricks for how to prepare for a perfectly magical fantasy photo session! Talk Nerdy To Me You can never send me too many pictures, Pinterest boards, shopping links or ideas for your fantasy photo session. Seriously. I want to hear about every single thing you’re excited about for […]