Phew. I am so excited to finally be able to share this session! I have been in a whirlwind for the past few weeks as I finish up the semester at school, and I couldn't wait to sort through these images. It was one of those sessions that I just knew was going to be good. It was the perfect warm, slightly sunny yet overcast afternoon. 

As a wannabe/aspiring photographer I find it super hard to be able to find my personal style of photography.  Sure, I can admire other photographer's styles but the truth is I will never be them. Even if I shoot with the same camera or lenses or even in the same location, I will always be me. Lately I've been coming to grips with this reality and focusing being happy with who I am and where I am at this very moment in time. To be honest, I usually over plan for photo shoots by looking at Pinterest for inspiration or stalking Facebook for ideas. More often than not I find that the more I plan, the more I hate the work I produce. I create impossible standards for myself instead of embracing the artist within me. 

For this session, I just winged it. I grabbed my camera and a sweatshirt, and took one last look at myself before heading out the door. I took a deep breath and was on my way to a small field on the side of a parking lot. I didn't pack any props or extra gear. I just let it be. 

I am seriously so proud of how these images came out. Maybe it's not your style, but it's mine. And for once in my whole life - I'm perfectly ok with that.

Let me start by saying decorating a room is not a one shot deal. You might not find the perfect piece right away, and more importantly you might not find a good deal right way. I am a firm believer in never paying full price for anything. For example, my picture frames are from Walmart. I want to say they were about $8 each. I love how clean and simple they are, and I love how they are odd sizes. I bought the Andy Warhol poster of Marilyn off of eBay for super cheap, and ripped the other photos out of magazines. (The bottom left is a picture of my boyfriend and me!)  My little wall gallery probably cost no more than $50 and it really added character to a huge and previously empty wall.  

I was so excited to get to combine my love of food and photography for this super fun project! Sadly, I've been sworn off of carbs for a month or so. You can only imagine how hard it was for me to not dig in to these beautiful little cupcakes. Especially that hot pink one - come on, how adorable is it?! Please check out Anchors Aweigh Cupcakes and contact my girl Belinda with all your cupcake needs! Xoxo