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  • Road tripping back to Charleston from Orlando for the last time for the foreseeable future. To say that a major wave of nostalgia and gratitude hit me would be an understatement. Am I also enhancing those feelings by listening to the Tangled & UP soundtracks and being dramatic as fuck? Absolutely. I am so grateful to have had such a transformational season of life unfold in a place where dreams genuinely do come true. I am so grateful for all the beautiful and also the broken friendships and relationships that have come out of this journey. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to experience things many people will never be able to in their lifetime. It’d be so easy for me to hold on to the pain and resentment I’ve acquired towards the end of this “Disney” chapter of my life. Instead, as hard as it can be at times, I choose to be grateful for the challenges that forced growth and introspection. If Disney brought me into your life in any way PLEASE comment down below a favorite memory of yours you’ve had with me. If we haven’t had the chance to create any memories, tell me your personal favorite Disney memory. I know many of you who follow me on here is because of Disney. Whether it be connecting through the Disney College Program, you found me via YouTube, we’ve shot together in the parks, or you just happened to stumble upon my feed, I am grateful for you. Shot collectively by me & @a_tiny_tune Edited by @withasmileandasong_
  • Wrapped up my final two Disney sessions for the foreseeable future and then got out of my comfort zone and jumped in front of the camera. Really happy with the collaborative creation of these images with @a_tiny_tune assisting me in shooting and @withasmileandasong_ insane editing skills.
  • For the last four years Walt Disney World has been the center of my life. Sometimes I think back to the girl anxiously awaiting the start of her Disney College Program with stars in her eyes, ready for the adventure and magic to come and it feels like a lifetime ago. As ashamed as I feel admitting this, towards the end of my time living in Orlando I completely lost that feeling I once had when it came to that Disney Magic. If plans involved going to the parks I almost always opted out. I’d then feel guilty for feeling this way. Most people go their entire lives dreaming about setting foot on Disney soil but never have the opportunity to make the trip. Others spend their life savings to take their family just once. And here I was, avoiding Magic Kingdom just because parking at the TTC was too much of an inconvenience (anyone relate?). Recently, I’ve been having to remind myself that it’s completely natural to outgrow a location and move on to a new season of your life (even if that means leaving Disney World behind). From my college program days vending popcorn at Fantasmic and sending trains of people through an expedition on Everest. To serving tables at Disney springs and then creating for Lillian and Co. To all the couples, families and seniors that believed in me enough and hired me to capture their dream photography sessions at the most magical place on earth, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’m forever grateful for the friendships and creative/personal growth that has come out of my time in Florida. In a few days I’ll be taking my last trip for a while to do my final two Disney sessions and attend my favorite event, Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party. Although it’s bittersweet, I’m ready for what’s to come in this new season of life. Walt Disney World will always have a special place in my heart ♥️
  • Here’s a photo I snapped of myself after my 48th take of filming an introduction video sharing why I believe I deserve to be chosen to be a part of the Sony Alpha Female Creative Residency. The thought alone of applying and potentially being rejected definitely put me out of my comfort zone. But a friend once told me ‘rejection is redirection’ and honestly that’s a mantra I’m reminding myself of daily. If you never put yourself out there, you’ll never have the chance to bask in the benefits.
  • Still not over how perfect this day was. Until we meet again 🦈🤙🏻
  • First of many dives with these beautiful creatures. Feeling so incredibly inspired. My dream has always been to use my creativity to raise awareness and change negative perceptions of sharks and my experience with @oneoceandiving solidified that goal even more so. Stoked to learn everything I can when it comes to documenting the ocean. #helpsavesharks #oneoceandiving 📷 // @blakethompsonphoto
  • • c o e x i s t • Humans kill over 100 MILLION sharks per year compared to the 5 reported fatalities of humans by sharks in 2017. You are more likely to be struck by lightning than attacked and killed by a shark. Let's educate ourselves and open our hearts and minds to these phenomenal creatures that are instrumental in maintaining a well balanced healthy ocean. #helpsavesharks #oneoceandiving 📷 // @blakethompsonphoto
  • Would you get into the ocean after witnessing over a handful of sharks swimming around with your own eyes? Most people would without hesitation say no. I had the most life changing experience coexisting with sharks courtesy of the team at #oneoceandiving I absolutely love everything this company believes in, with their primary focus being to change the false perception humans have acquired about sharks through the media. I’m so stoked to share my thoughts and photos shot by the extremely talented @blakethompsonphoto of my experience. Keep an eye out 🦈🤙🏻 #helpsavesharks
  • Today was a dream. So grateful for @zaknoyle hosting an incredible aquaphotography workshop for #photoconhawaii My goal with photo has always been to shoot surfers and sharks and today I was finally able to get my hands on a dslr in the water and create. I’ve still got a ways to go but being an amateur in my field has never felt so good. Now time to start saving for my own @aquatech_imagingsolutions | Swipe for before #zaknoyle #aquatech_imagingsolutions #canonusa #canon

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