Orlando, FL art and photography exhibitions

Visiting SoBo Art Gallery and AXIOM Gallery Exhibitions

There’s something inspiring about getting out and admiring artists’ work: their physical, I-painted-this-on-my-hands-and-knees artwork. It’s a huge accomplishment to display and sell artwork in a gallery, but most importantly to share that work with other people. When we’re working on our craft at home, alone in a room or a studio, we might wonder, will anyone ever see this? I visited two gallery exhibitions this month to support local artists…Continue reading Visiting SoBo Art Gallery and AXIOM Gallery Exhibitions

Amanda Written Ritmos, Olive + Pepper Coat, Downtown Orlando Mural Photoshoot

Photography Tips: Planning a Photoshoot

People LOVE taking pictures. Some people are shy or might be self-conscious of their smile, but most of the time they can’t wait to see the finished photos. Friends, family, and models get together; we laugh, we joke, we talk. Everyone has a blast at the photoshoots. But before the fun and creativity kicks in, planning the photoshoot is the most important part. We need to understand our cameras before…Continue reading Photography Tips: Planning a Photoshoot

Cambodia, Angkor Wat, Religious Monument

Where in the World? Cambodia Time Travel Preview

Many of my friends and coworkers wondered where I disappeared to when I was unreachable for ten full days. I looked at them, straight-faced with a genuine smile, and answered, “Cambodia.” CAMBODIA?! No one believed me or understood why. It was an unforgettable experience, and I am so grateful we had the ability to take time off as a family.     It’s quite simple: my stepmom grew up in…Continue reading Where in the World? Cambodia Time Travel Preview

Butterfly Flower Nectar Florida - Enjoy outdoor nature - Twentysomething Vision

Enjoy Outdoor Nature – Unplug, Appreciate

I peered up from my computer and spent my lunch break away from the office to enjoy outdoor nature with just my camera, no other technology. It’s nice to unplug and appreciate the little things right outside our doors. It’s very corporate and very cold in the business areas of downtown Orlando. There are beautiful swans, ducks, trees and a huge lake further down, but it’s too hot to walk…Continue reading Enjoy Outdoor Nature – Unplug, Appreciate

Roaring Twenties Out of Focus

The Roaring Twenties: Finding a Focus

Hello there. I’ve been MIA for a couple months now because I’ve been traveling throughout the country, finding my focus. Now I’ve got stories full of sneaking into shows to see Elvis. I’ve got photos of birds growing up from fuzzy baby ducklings to annoyingly greedy adult ducks. I’ve sampled foods from some great places downtown, learned to cook deep dish pizza, and survived a 4×4 monster truck swamp ride. But…Continue reading The Roaring Twenties: Finding a Focus