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photo book made from iphone pictures - chatbooks

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.

portrait of my niece blowing bubbles in omaha, nebraska

A personal photo share: then & now

April 25, 2022

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

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My two year hiatus

April 21, 2022

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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