Road trippin' to Colorado, last month...

Last month my boyfriend, his parents, and myself all packed up our camping things, and went off to Colorado. I've never been to Colorado before, and it was pretty nice going there and seeing all the sites almost made me want to move there! The weather was pretty nice, until the storms came along, but all in all it was great (much better than southern California). There was plenty of fish catching, family talking, sunburns, dirty clothes, and for the most part love.

The best part was going camping with my man, because it was our very first time camping with our own camping supplies. Although we didn't get to do much cooking on our Coleman stove or cook with any of our things, we still go use out of everything else, like our tent, which got beat up during the storm, but in the end there wasn't a scratch on that baby! I'm so blessed to have even found John. I feel so happy, lucky, loved, frustrated, but most of all cared for in the best ways possible. I love you baby!





When we all went to John's grandfather's house, I think I was in photograph heaven. I thoroughly enjoyed being there, seeing everyone, and the surrounding Durango. I know that in the future John, and I will most definitely try to make a trip out there! It will be great visiting family, and the places we went to on this roadtrip again. The following are from his grandfathers house.








Now, obviously on a road trip we have to drive through other states and what not, well, driving though most of the states weren't great, but driving through Flagstaff, Arizona wasn't bad! Only cause there's trees everywhere, and trees make me happy. (oh, brittany, calm your hippie part of you down!)




Have Love...

Series of Images

The first picture is of a broken grand piano in a trash can. My boyfriend thought it was a good idea to take the a picture, although he didn't like the idea of me putting a light on the piano in the middle of the night. I'm sorry, but my photographer senses were tingling. So there, awesome photo.

Second photo, a handrail at my school. My professor told us to go outside, and mess with our fStops, and shutter speeds (my ISO was at a 200). Really confusing at first, but eventually got it.

Third photo, electrical things are down there.

Fourth photo, this guy is in my class. AND HE WEARS THAT SAME LOOKING OUTFIT EVERY WEEK***

***my class is once a week. Explanation complete.

Road Trip: Nevada, Idaho, Utah.

So, back in June my family, John, and I went on a road trip to Idaho for a little family reunion. Needless to say it was pretty amazing, and it made my wanderlust grow even more. While we were there we went fishing, visited old mining towns, saw where my dad grew up, and just immersed ourselves in the outdoors of Idaho. The campground we stayed at was right off the River of No Return, also known as, The Salmon River. There couldn't have been a better place for us to stay. The weather was beautiful, the daylight lasted till 10:30pm, and it was pure fun. I wish I could go back. 

I've always loved camping, ever since I was a baby. I know this, because my parents too pictures of me in their pack that they had me in. I've only really slept in that trailer a few times, and I've always slept in a tent other than those times. To me tent camping is definitely the way to do it, only because it feels more like you're right in nature, sleeping outside, hearing noises (that freak you out!), but really it's the best no arguments. This is the very first time I have ever taken a boyfriend camping, and it was pretty awesome. I loved how much John got into the outdoors, it just motivated me to want to be in it too. This is also the first time that I've brought a boyfriend to meet my fathers side of the family, and I'm so pleased, and thankful that they really liked him. The only opinions that really mattered were my Aunt Kris, and Uncle George's. I look up to them so much, and I have really appreciated every lesson they've ever given me, even though I don't see them much, I am always grateful for what they have to say, or just having them around. Overall, the reunion went well, and I'm so satisfied.

Oh I love them so.

Mumford & Sons, Gentlemen of the Road.

On Sunday June 2nd, around golden hour was when we headed off to the San Manuel Amphitheater. Naturally we forgot a few items such as, the tickets, and of course, my camera. It was very frustrating to say the least, but somehow we made it, with the tickets, and no camera. We were able to find my friends, somehow, in the mass of 30,000 plus people. It was crazy business. They were right behind a speaker, which wasn't the best place, so we moved to the back. Of course we couldn't see much of the stage, but we got a beautiful view of the sunset, and the mountains. When Mumford & Sons came on it was absolutely wonderful, they started off with Lovers Eyes, which sounded so perfect, and definitely was a great opening song. I really don't have any words to describe how perfect the concert was, except for the fact that they sounded so beautiful, and it was all that I expected. I got to see one of my favorite bands, be with John, and hang with friends who I've missed. Therefore it was a great evening. Have love.

Somewhat Productive.

I woke up today feeling pretty good about things, about life in general. My room is somewhat in order, I've taken it upon myself to do my own laundry the past few weeks, and i'm pretty proud of myself. I usually like to think I know what I'm doing as an adult, but really I don't. I know that for sure I am slowly learning! I'm only 20, and I still stress about my future, and what it's going to turn out like. I know that I am 100% sure that I want to be a photographer, that is solid. How I go about it really isn't. I know I want to capture memories, and show people my talent. I keep stressing about the business aspects of it all, dealing with money, figuring out prices for people, and I've noticed that all photographers price everything so differently. So, it leaves me with kind of a dead end of where to get ideas from, but then I realise it's something I have to figure out on my own. I really need to remind myself that all of this takes time, as much as I want it to go faster, it can't be that way. Time is such a constant enemy, but I really need to befriend it. So, I need to just keep living life day by day, and see where things take me. I can't rush into things, and really if people want me to photograph them, then they will ask. Lessons are still needed to be learned. 

Don't worry, be happy.

Always have love.

OUTFIT DETAILS:

Shirt - Ross

Maxi Skirt - Target 

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