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high on life

2.02.2013

i've been riding through life on a high lately. an inspiration high, that is. i'm realizing how exciting the future can be. i'm figuring out who i am. and i'm loving every second of it. i'm trying not to let anything get me down. school. money. stress. fagettaboutit. life is about living and adventures and stories. and that's how i intend to live.

all of this inspiration has got me rethinking me. my brand. who i am as not only a photographer, but as an artist. it's people like hannah and andria and promise that have me realizing that i don't have to box myself into one career. i am free to be who i want. when i want. as i want. as a result, i've noticed myself growing. i'm rooted deeper in the word of god. i'm more comfortable with who i am. i keep coming back to 'bold'. i feel bold. i'm drawn to bold. i want to be bold.

so as i begin to figure out just what that means, i leave you with a mix of some songs that make me want to create. inspire. be bold. and i also leave you with some photos i took early september just before the temperatures began to drop. it was a shoot meant to capture life in one of my favorite spots in minneapolis. i plan on doing so many more of these. because seriously it was so much fun.




18 comments:

  1. Beautiful photos! I love seeing you back here, and I'm glad that you're high on life. It's a good feeling to have! :)

    Also, how on earth is that boy flying through the air like that? INSANE.

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    1. thanks hope! it's called parkour. aaaand he's kinda really good. nearly gave me a heart attack every time he did it though.

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  2. how exciting, girl! so happy to see you loving life and discovering who you are and what you want to do and be. BOLD -- i love it. :))

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  3. I LOVE these pictures Alex! They're all so preetty!

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  4. Amazing shots, such happiness and laughter.

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  5. Omgomgmomg these pictures are amazing. And I'm SOO glad you're back. I've been checking your blog like every other day (that sounds creepish) because your photography is literally my favorite. And mixtapes are the best, also.

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    1. ryan ryan ryan! you have no idea how much your words mean to me! thank you thank you thank you!

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  6. Yes. Earlier in the year, when I was making goals on what I wanted to do and who I wanted to be, the word "bold" came to mind.

    By the way, your photos are fantastic. I'm glad you are back! :)

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  7. I saw these on your Facebook a while back. I love them - so full of life.
    :)

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  8. you are phenomenal. i wanna be you when i grow up. that is all.

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  9. wow, golly goodness.
    beautiful. gorgeous. stunning. the lighting. the colors. that kid in the air.
    so yeah. you go girl.
    Em

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  10. :-O those pictures are gorgeous!

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  11. i liiiiiiike you and your pictures and your amitions and dreams and aspirations SO much.

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  12. I'm so happy for you, dear!! And these photos are amazing - I love every one. x

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  13. these pictures are stellar. i'm so happy for you. ☺

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  14. ooh. can't wait to see your rebrand :) love these! so cute alex. the turquoise skinnies & converse are my favorite-- so cute :) xoxo

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  15. it's really cool to see how you're growing. :)

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  16. Crying at how good of a photographer you are. like seriously asdfaksdhfk

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