I got the news about the mass shooting in Las Vegas while abroad in Thailand. One man who decided to end the lives of innocent people enjoying themselves at a concert… All of the sudden things felt heavy and hopeless. The next day my friend asked if I was ok. She said, “You seem stressed.” …
Avoiding The Negative Spiral Even In The Face of Tragedy Read More »
I love friendly people, island life, animals, delicious healthy food, and tropical fruit, so it’s obvious I love everything about Sri Lanka. If you are planning to travel there, I wrote 12 travel tips at the bottom of this post! Photos taken with Canon 5DMKIV + my Iphone7. This Jungle Asian feels at home eating …
Stunning Sights + 12 Practical Tips for Travel in Sri Lanka Read More »
If you’ve never been to India and get invited to a wedding there, I strongly encourage TAKING THE OPPORTUNITY! I’ve been super lucky that the 2 times I’ve been to India have both been for wedding celebrations – one time to Jodphur, and this last month for a friend’s wedding in Mumbai! Below are some …
The Magic of Mumbai: Travel Photography from India’s Largest City Read More »
My friend got married yesterday in LA. Weeks before, I got into crazy planning mode and asked her loads of questions. “Do you have a dress yet?” (Her answer was no. I almost went out to start looking for her). “Are you going to get your hair and make-up done?” (Her answer: I might go …
Oops…That Moment I Turned Into A Pushy Mom, AKA: How Not To Treat A Bride Read More »
I am by far not a perfect person but felt inspired to share a few things I’ve begun to do to cut down on consumerism. Small steps, but I feel good that I’m beginning to take a stand on what I believe in. 1. Looking at where something is made before purchasing. It’s so easy …
4 Simple Lifestyle Changes To Fight the Cycle of Consumerism In My Life Read More »
I am drawn to photographing weddings because I’m around relationships of all sorts – mothers, daughters, besties, grandparents, coworkers, and of course – lovers. There have been moments while I’m at one where someone says something or does something that resonates strongly with me. As in, yup, that’s what I want. Through the years it …
Lessons On Love: How Photographing Weddings Helped Me Choose A Romantic Partner Read More »
I’m back from an 8-day trip to the British Virgin Islands. My bestie-in-law was celebrating his 40th birthday and chartered a yacht named the Sealyon (pronounced like Sea Lion, not “Seely-on,” like I initially thought). The logo was a Sea Lion, so that should have been an indicator. Duh. I’ve never been on a yacht …
I got my eyebrows Microbladed a few weeks ago and have received a lot of questions. For anyone considering getting it done, here are my answers to the FAQ’s! What is Microblading? Microblading is semi-permanent make-up tattooing. A tiny blade is used to create hair-like feather strokes to mimic hairs, creating natural looking brows. Where …
Everything You Need to Know About Microblading + Before and After Pictures Read More »
Before I got an office space, I toddled back and forth between working at home, at coffee shops, and shared office spaces like WeWork. I did this for 5 years. None were exactly what I was looking for and it has taken me a long time to finally decide to get my own space. Part …
How To Stop Waiting For Others And Start Living Your Life Read More »
This year I expressed interest in volunteering abroad so my friend put me in touch with Movement On The Ground (MOTG)– an organization involved with aiding the Syrian refugee crisis on the island of Lesvos, Greece. I wasn’t sure what I’d see or how I’d feel witnessing what is going on over there. Both my …
A Life-Changing Glimpse Inside a Syrian Refugee Camp: My Volunteer Experience Read More »
