Imperfect Foods: How it Works & My Review
By now, you’ve probably all heard of grocery delivery. Whether that be through InstaCart, Shipt, UberEats, etc. Or maybe you have shopped with your local grocery store to do a parking lot/curbside pick up. Have you heard of Imperfect Foods or Misfits Market, though?
Read full storyWhere to enjoy Art, Live Music, Farmers Markets, Summer Socials & More in Evansville, IN for 2021
Summer is here & people are ready to get out of the house, enjoy the weather, buy some art, eat at food trucks, and purchase fresh fruits & vegetables. Haynie's Corner Arts District (aka HCAD) holds a monthly event call First Friday.
Read full storyiPhone Photography Hack | White Balance
Have you ever noticed when taking a photo with your phone, there are major auto enchancing factors happening? When you're taking a selfie, group photo, or maybe even flower photography, these enhancing qualities are fine. They are welcomed even. However, if you're trying to photograph a t-shirt, piece of art, color of a wall, and more this becomes problematic. If you are trying to capture something EXACTLY as you see it the task becomes frustrating and impossible.
Read full storyThings Kids Say: Myth vs. Fact
My 9 year old walks around spouting off facts at all hours of the day like he's some kind of Einstein... well, is he?. I was on another site that was accepting submissions for a contest titled Uncommon Knowledge. I found it completely perplexing...like, “Who decides what is Common and Uncommon knowledge”? Some of the submissions I have read I thought... “EVERYONE knew that”... some I had NO IDEA what they were talking about...so I was having trouble coming up with what I deemed “Uncommon Knowledge”. The contest is over and since I didn't win, I thought I would share some facts that my 9 year old tells me.
Read full storySupporting artists without spending any money
An easy guide to support artists all around you for as little as nothing. Creating a macro image of lavender from my garden721vanessa Photography. So you see an artist creating something cool, now what?
Read full storyConcept to Creation: A peek into the inner workings of creating an image
Pointing & clicking a button on a camera isn't even half of what goes into photography. Take a peek into the inner workings of my brain from start to finish on the "Snow Queen" image I shot.
Read full storyVacation: Hollywood, FL (near Miami)
Have you ever been to Hollywood, Florida? I had never heard of it until back in January 2021. My family and I booked a cruise back in March of 2020 RIGHT BEFORE the pandemic hit. Ultimately, we weren’t worried... I mean.. Coronavirus? This will last a few months and be done, right? WRONG. Our cruise was booked for the first week of February 2021. We had a 7 day cruise in the Western Caribbean booked through Carnival. We planned on driving 2.5 hours to Nashville, TN to fly directly to Miami, FL. We even had a hotel booked for the night before the cruise departed so we didn’t feel rushed.
Read full storyRural Retreat in New Haven, MO
Cabin in the Woods in a Town with a Population of 2,089. Photo from Evolve Vacation Rental's listingEvolve Vacation Rental. The cabin is situated on Camp Trinity’s property for retreats and vacations alike. If you’re a light sleeper, I recommend bringing a fan or whatever type of sleep-aid you normally require. The master bedroom sits directly below the upstairs bedroom. You will hear every shuffle if you are trying to sleep before whoever else is along with you on your trip. I wouldn’t hold this against the cabin by any means, simply sharing any tips/tricks I learned during our stay.
Read full storyThe Secret to Finding Photography Locations (no matter where you are)
So you have a portrait session coming up, you don't have a studio, and you have no idea where to go. I'll let you in on a little secret, it isn't as far away as you think!. Oh hey 👋 That’s Me, My Daughter and our backyard.721vanessa Photography.
Read full storyHighly Sensitive People: Superpower vs. Burden
I’ve always felt out of place. As if no one quite understood me and the things I would see or say were misunderstood. Almost to the point of feeling like they didn’t believe me. I could sense it because I observed their behavior and noticed a change in their tone. It was subtle, but it was there. So many times when I wondered why. Why is the world the way that it is? The universe is such a mystery filled with wonder.
Read full storyA Sea of Dreams: Before and After | Photography
I used to be so afraid to show people my "before" images. I thought they would think less of my skill. Flip that thought though... If they could see the transformation process of some of my images...wouldn't they think highly of my skill? Not all images are major transformations & they don't all need to be... but I do enjoy sharing some of the things I battle and how to overcome them.
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