If there's one thing that I still struggle with as a freelancer, it's keeping myself on a personal budget. In my mind, there are too many "what if" scenarios to really say for sure how much money will go where every month. I'd rather have the flexibility to take advantage of cool opportunities that come
When I first met my boyfriend Martin in February 2012, the first thing I was struck by was his accent. Distinctly Eastern European, I couldn't place its exact origin, but like many others who first meet him, I presumed it to be Russian. When he told me he was from Bulgaria, I have to admit I
The Internet is rife with posts touting the best travel apps out there, but every time I click on one of these articles, I find myself rolling my eyes when there's yet another inclusion of Yelp, Google Maps, or some very well known travel app out there. If you find yourself in the same boat,
I've always had a love-hate relationship with productive morning routines. Growing up, the idea of "practice makes perfect" wasn't just a mantra, but a creed and way of life. My main memories of childhood involve constant studying, exam-taking, and miles and miles of cross country running practices and meets. Daily routines consisted purely of waking
After a busy month of nonstop travel in July, I was looking forward to enjoying several weeks home in Seattle for the month of August. I had found out in late July of my grandmother's passing and had plans to spend the last week of August in Hawaii for her memorial service. But other than
I've never been a fan of the rain. To this day, I cry inside every time the clouds darken with moisture and drops of rain fall from the sky (why I've chosen to call Seattle home remains a mystery to me). Despite my deep disdain for rainy weather, my favorite memories of my maternal grandma
One of the most common questions I'm asked constantly is why I decided to strike it out on my own as a self employed freelancer. I usually answer with the predictable responses of, "I wanted to pursue my passions," and "I wanted to work on my own terms," both of which are true statements. But
If it isn't already obvious, I love to travel and I do it often. With that being said, even I'm a bit mind boggled by the amount of travel I did in July. I spent 21 days on the road visiting a total of 8 different cities. The reasons were a mix of both fun
So you want to become a professional event photographer? This appears to be a popular topic among readers, as not one, but TWO of you emailed me with this question recently. There's really no short answer to this question, but I've come up with some tips to help you get started. 1) What kind of event
This past weekend, I did something that I have been dying to do for years: attend the World Domination Summit in Portland, Oregon. If world domination seems like an odd topic of interest, don’t worry—it has nothing to do with violence or negativity, and everything to do with hugs and high fives. Still confused? Let
