We use a Canon 5D Mark IV and a 50mm 1.2 lens. I recommend buying used from B&H Photo and Video for a great deal. We hope to add a 35mm lens to the family soon.

Before blogging, I worked in digital communications, marketing, and community operations. My job titles varied but the work was somewhat similar, involving project management, writing, editing, research, and design. I feel so strongly that my education and career path prepared me perfectly for blogging, and I’m incredibly grateful for the work opportunities I’ve had to date.

I started my blog the year after moving back to North Carolina from California (2017). Having just left a job in technology, I knew I wanted to do something creative but couldn’t put my finger on what it might be. I spent a year writing and attending conferences tailored toward faith-based writing (devotionals, studies, etc.), but I found myself wanting to write about more than my faith. I took an extensive, reputable career test that winter that matched me with many careers I’d already considered, such as reporting, journalism, marketing, and counseling. However, the #1 match from the test was lifestyle blogger. I was resistant for a while because I had a different impression of the industry than I do now. With time and encouragement from friends and family, my views began to shift. Now, every time I create something for you on the blog, I feel such a rush of joy!