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I've been told that I write like I speak - full of caveats and commas. I have a strong appreciation for words and for the beauty of complex things stated simply, but unfortunately my natural writing style tends to include a healthy (some may say unhealthy) dose of run-on sentences, side notes and tangents.
This blog is a collection of some of my favorite creative projects - mostly personal, some professional - and I'll be doing my best to find balance between letting the pictures speak for themselves and sharing the backstory, rationale, and my wandering thoughts along the way.
I joked in my last post about my 5-year-old tagging along for photoshoots with friends and finding wonderful opportunities to photobomb with love. I’ve had so much fun having her along with me for a few more shoots this fall, and I am so grateful … Read more
I did a maternity photoshoot a couple weeks ago for one of my very best friends and my now 5-year-old daughter insisted on tagging along. She understands the concept of a photoshoot quite well by now, and had fun providing entertainment for my subjects and … Read more
Though I definitely don’t consider myself a professional when it comes to sports photography, I had the incredible opportunity to capture some beautiful moments of my friend Ashton as he gears up for his upcoming MMA fight. From intense training sessions to relentless workouts, Ashton … Read more
Most of my photography experience over the last 10+ years has been shooting outdoors using natural light. I love the look and simplicity of shooting in natural light, but I also find beauty in the simplicity of a neutral photography backdrop. The focus stays on … Read more
A friend of mine became interested in photography a few years back, and we started doing BFF shoots with our girls. They’re a little over a year apart, so it’s been fun to watch the way they play and interact together over the years. This … Read more
If you know me or have been roped into a conversation about photography with me before, you know I’m a huge advocate for printing photos in all forms – frames, albums, Valentines, you name it. I’ve always enjoyed a good photo collection. As a child, … Read more
Today I share the first set of photos I ever took on my brand new “big camera” in 2011. It was one of those random warm fall days. My niece, Jayciona, who then referred to Danny and I as a collective unit “Uncle Danny Jessica,” … Read more
Two years ago I shut down my website and hit pause on Sunnyheart Photography. For every moment I’ve missed it, I’ve experienced ten more moments of presence and love in the time spent with family and friends. Six months into my leave came the global … Read more
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