Weekly Photo Challenge: Hidden

When playing with dogs, I get so tickled when they “hide” behind a piece of furniture or a glass door and act as if you cannot see them hunched over, ready to bolt any second. I had the opportunity to photograph an adorable Border Collie named Peyton a few months ago and he just cracked…

The Praying Mantis

I haven’t seen a Praying Mantis in probably 10 years, until yesterday. I never realized how amazing their eyes are, they were so beady and judging. I’m not going to lie, I felt like I was in Men In Black and had just discovered a miniature alien. Such a bizarre creature, however any animal that…

Weekly Photo Challenge: Possibility

Warning: Photos may be upsetting to some. Not for weak-stomached individuals!  For this week’s photo challenge, my fiance’s job came to mind. He supervises an eye lab that collects, evaluates, and prepares human corneas for transplant. Some people may look at these photos and think “gross” but I see a beautiful thing. Through somebody’s lost life,…

Weekly Photo Challenge: Comfort

To me, the words “comfort” and “family” are interchangeable. I am fortunate, I realize. For many, the word family creates feelings of anger, frustration, hurt, and uneasiness. When I saw that “comfort” was the weekly photo challenge, instantly pictures of my sisters came to mind. My family is my comfort no matter the reason, time,…

Farewell To a Home

A few months ago, my future in-laws, Isaac’s family, had to leave the home they had resided in for the past 30 years. They have spent 30 birthdays, 30 Christmases, 30 Thanksgiving’s, and approximately 10,957 days in their home on Reynolda Rd. In their final months living in the home, my heart grew heavier with…