• When I first began developing my own photos I would print everything with a 16:9 aspect ratio and I kept them all in a horizontal orientation as though I was shooting a film (‘cause I actually was frequently shooting films at the time). Once at a critique, I remember my instructor pointing it out and I had never noticed it until then. I LOVE a bit of framing. Why then, have I been so content to share images over the years that fit within the constraints of whatever Instagram has allowed or whatever my camera spits out? 🤷‍♀️ I might change my mind a post or two later, but for now, I’m going to reconnect to those days of print, but in a digital sense. 😂 Since I just got to see my pal @lokokitchen the other day (and I’m off to Indiana for an early Thanksgiving tomorrow) I thought I’d share a pic from our first meeting when she graciously let me document her process. 🥧 Let the holiday season commence! 🙌✨🍁🍂 #dmotiffood
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    When I first began developing my own photos I would print everything with a 16:9 aspect ratio and I kept them all in a horizontal orientation as though I was shooting a film (‘cause I actually was frequently shooting films at the time). Once at a critique, I remember my instructor pointing it out and I had never noticed it until then. I LOVE a bit of framing. Why then, have I been so content to share images over the years that fit within the constraints of whatever Instagram has allowed or whatever my camera spits out? 🤷‍♀️ I might change my mind a post or two later, but for now, I’m going to reconnect to those days of print, but in a digital sense. 😂 Since I just got to see my pal @lokokitchen the other day (and I’m off to Indiana for an early Thanksgiving tomorrow) I thought I’d share a pic from our first meeting when she graciously let me document her process. 🥧 Let the holiday season commence! 🙌✨🍁🍂 #dmotiffood
  • Chasing this morning grey away with some much needed color. #washedout #music #recordcollection
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    Chasing this morning grey away with some much needed color. #washedout #music #recordcollection
  • We’ve officially hit the grey season, which means I start to crave hibernation. It also means I start to dream big about adventures. Salty toes please. 📷 by @_illiana_ 😘
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    We’ve officially hit the grey season, which means I start to crave hibernation. It also means I start to dream big about adventures. Salty toes please. 📷 by @_illiana_ 😘
  • For most of my childhood, we didn’t have pets. As a fan of Disney movies, this seemed somehow inappropriate. Every gal I saw had an array of little furry friends that would sing with her, dance with her, and bring her snacks (or a Prince). When faced with an army of rabbits in a big field my mom would say, “If you can catch it, you can keep it.” And at home in the backyard with all the squirrels and chipmunks, “If you catch it, you can keep it.” In theory this was meant to tucker me out, in reality it made me obsessed with plotting to collect my own little creature to hang out with. I was particularly adept at catching one unsuspecting chipmunk in Michigan with an elaborate trap that included treats and part of the gutter off the side of the house. 🐿 Needless to say, I got it, but had to immediately release it as claws and tiny children’s hands don’t go well together. All this to say that when the squirrels in Volunteer Park showed up on my family shoot, watching the Smith kiddos immediately decide to go after him brought a knowing smile. #dmotiffamily
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    For most of my childhood, we didn’t have pets. As a fan of Disney movies, this seemed somehow inappropriate. Every gal I saw had an array of little furry friends that would sing with her, dance with her, and bring her snacks (or a Prince). When faced with an army of rabbits in a big field my mom would say, “If you can catch it, you can keep it.” And at home in the backyard with all the squirrels and chipmunks, “If you catch it, you can keep it.” In theory this was meant to tucker me out, in reality it made me obsessed with plotting to collect my own little creature to hang out with. I was particularly adept at catching one unsuspecting chipmunk in Michigan with an elaborate trap that included treats and part of the gutter off the side of the house. 🐿 Needless to say, I got it, but had to immediately release it as claws and tiny children’s hands don’t go well together. All this to say that when the squirrels in Volunteer Park showed up on my family shoot, watching the Smith kiddos immediately decide to go after him brought a knowing smile. #dmotiffamily
  • Channeling happy childhood joys like picking wildflowers to get through Monday. Simple pleasures ✨ #dmotiffamily
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    Channeling happy childhood joys like picking wildflowers to get through Monday. Simple pleasures ✨ #dmotiffamily
  • Got to look upon Seattle in a new way yesterday thanks to @creativemorningsseattle & @skyviewobservatory - the fog was the perfect backdrop for this month’s theme: lost. Trying to make your way through the day to day can be such a roller coaster. For me, it’s so often about accomplishing a set of tasks, an endless checklist of work items and personal errands, nagging voices in my head telling me to get to the gym or to drink more water, crap I haven’t seen this friend in a while I have to get something on the calendar, oh my gosh I wonder how my family is doing, did I clean the litter box out? All and all exhausting. Yesterday this moment of observation and wonder provided a much needed pause, if only to remember that trying new things, whether you get lost in them or not, breaks that monotony in such a beautiful way and provides a magical burst of wonder and possibility. Super grateful to be able to participate in a monthly activity dedicated to creativity and filled with members of the local creative community. ✨🤍 #shotonmoment #shotoniphone
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    Got to look upon Seattle in a new way yesterday thanks to @creativemorningsseattle & @skyviewobservatory - the fog was the perfect backdrop for this month’s theme: lost. Trying to make your way through the day to day can be such a roller coaster. For me, it’s so often about accomplishing a set of tasks, an endless checklist of work items and personal errands, nagging voices in my head telling me to get to the gym or to drink more water, crap I haven’t seen this friend in a while I have to get something on the calendar, oh my gosh I wonder how my family is doing, did I clean the litter box out? All and all exhausting. Yesterday this moment of observation and wonder provided a much needed pause, if only to remember that trying new things, whether you get lost in them or not, breaks that monotony in such a beautiful way and provides a magical burst of wonder and possibility. Super grateful to be able to participate in a monthly activity dedicated to creativity and filled with members of the local creative community. ✨🤍 #shotonmoment #shotoniphone