Despite a short stint working in a photo studio, as well as my time in highschool that I was convinced I was a professional photographer, I do not consider myself a photographer. I know my way around a DSLR and can use Lightroom. But I feel it would be disgraceful to people that spend their […]
Blogging and Social Media
The Struggle Between Inspiration and Imitation
Something that has been on my mind a lot lately, over the last few weeks, is how to differentiate inspiration and imitation. The internet is not a new thing. Chances are, almost every single thing, has been done before. This isn’t meant to sound discouraging. Yesterday, I ranted on my Instagram stories about the general […]
Learning to Embrace the Learning Curve
I have been feeling really discouraged, lately. I think it’s natural, in any profession, to sometimes feel inadequate. And to feel like there are others who are doing considerably better than yourself. This isn’t the first time I’ve felt this way, and it certainly isn’t the last. When I get discouraged, though, it’s easy to […]
The Dark Side of Comment Pods
Chances are, if you have an Instagram account, you’ve heard of a comment pod. Or an engagement pod. If you haven’t heard of them, here’s the rundown: essentially, you join a group DM with a handful of other instagrammers(or hundreds) in a similar niche to your own. Every time one of you posts, you post […]
New Year, New Goals
I distinctly remember one specific blind date I went on in college. The guy was weird and I avoided him as if my life depended on it after our date was over. BUT we had a brief conversation about New Years Resolutions and, unfortunately, I am always reminded of it on New Years Day. Essentially, […]
Q&A/FAQ
I feel like there are a few things that I get asked pretty consistently on my Instagram. I try pretty hard to make sure that I respond to everyone and be involved. And I love getting to share my tips and tricks, as well as my experiences. Because there are a few different questions I […]
Why I Love Being A Blogger and Influencer
I’ve always loved living in Utah, but there are a few things about the culture here that have always annoyed me. Especially since I started blogging. One of these things, is the blogger culture. There’s a huge market for it in Utah. Which is both a good thing and a bad thing. The great […]
5 Blogging and Social Media Tips for Beginners
I get asked a lot how to gain a following on social media, and how to start blogging. If you don’t know where to start, it can seem kind of unattainable. When I was trying to figure out what I was doing, I was kind of stumbling through the dark. There are a lot of […]