photography

A Free Guide: How to Create Gorgeous Images with Your Phone

Dena February 6, 2018

Over the years, I have received so many questions about phone photography. Most people are surprised to learn that many of the pictures that I share are not taken with my fancy camera. They are simply taken and edited on my phone! This morning I am releasing a free guide that shares all of my phone photography secrets — from setting the scene, to editing, to exactly which apps I…

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portraits 05 // roman + marina {evening walks}

Dena August 15, 2016

Since becoming a mother, one of my absolute favorite things to do has been to take my babies out on walks in the neighborhood where I grew up. I can’t explain how much I love this little community. Every time I go out walking, it…

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- 52 Week Project
46/52

Dena November 14, 2014

The 52 Week Project – A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, for one year. 46/52 — Many thanks for the love & support following my last post. Your comments, emails, texts, and calls meant a lot to me. No matter how…

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- 52 Week Project
43/52

Dena October 28, 2014

The 52 Week Project – A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, for one year. 43/52 — I had made a silent promise to myself not to post iPhone photos as a part of this project. But at this point, something is…

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- 52 Week Project
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- baby
- happiness
- in the woods
- motherhood
- photography
22/52

Dena May 31, 2014

The 52 Week Project – A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, for one year. 22/52 — There are two bushes in our yard. Around this time each year they bloom full of the most gorgeous white flowers. From a distance it…

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15/52

Dena April 13, 2014

The 52 Week Project – A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, for one year. 15/52 — Oh, my little Roman. The accidents have begun. Last weekend we were all sitting in the living room relaxing when you knocked Mama’s glass off…

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14/52

Dena April 5, 2014

The 52 Week Project – A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, for one year. 14/52 — The spring thaw has finally begun and this week we set off on our first hike of the season. I’ve been longing for warmth for…

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12/52

Dena March 23, 2014

The 52 Week Project – A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, for one year. 12/52 — Looking over his shoulder, smiling at his Grammy (my mother). We love to take the quick ride down to my parents house at least a…

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10/52

Dena March 8, 2014

The 52 Week Project – A portrait of my son, once a week, every week, for one year. 10/52 — “Helping” his Papa during a late afternoon workout. The setting sun making a perfect frame around his sweet head.

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