Photos are not mine - all photos from my pinterest boards. You can find me on pinterest here.
Gift Wrapping
I love to give people presents, I also really love
to wrap them. I always try to go to a bit of effort when wrapping a present. I
especially love to use brown paper, string and washi
tape.
Below are some cute gift wrapping ideas.
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Anchors wrapping paper looks so affective! Use twine to add
extra touch to your gift. Here are some free anchor gift tags and wrapping
paper.
I love this idea!
Add candy and a little gift to the out side of the present.
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Brighten up your
present by add a colourful cloud. This idea is simple but so effective. Free
printable available here.
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My make up routine.
Face: I am obessed with moisturizing. I use Formula 10.0.6 with SPF 15 if I am not wearing foundation. I think it is important to wear SPF because the daily use of low SPF sunscreen has been shown to be more effective than the intermittent use of a higher SPF sunscreen. When I wear foundation I use Napoleon Perdis primer then I apply Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation with SPF 15. I then use Sephora foundation Powder to set the foundation. Then I apply blush and bronzer.
Lucy French
Today I had the pleasure to interview Lucy from Lucy Out and About.
Share a little about yourself.
I'm Lucy, I'm 12 years old and from Melbourne, Australia. I love taking photos, blogging exploring nature, having fun with my friends and re-decorating my room almost every single day.
Who inspires you?
I am inspired by Emma and Elsie from A Beautiful Mess because they take amazing photos and are very persistent and determined to produce posts almost every single day.
Why did you start blogging?
My mum had a blog and I had seen her taking photos and writing posts for it and I was interested to have one too so she helped me create one.
What is your favourite thing about blogging?
I love sharing my ideas and photos and engaging with my amazing readers.
What is your favourite thing about photography?
That one picture can tell many stories and they create many memories.
How long have you been blogging for?
It was my one year anniversary on the 8th of June.
What are your favourite photo editing apps?
My favourites are afterlight, vsco cam and a beautiful mess.
Thank you so much Lucy for letting me interview you! You can visit Lucy's blog here, follow Lucy on instagram here, follow Lucy on Bloglovin here and follow Lucy's twitter here.
If you would like to be interviewed by me please email me at hellozara@outlook.com for more details.
Stills A Weekly Collection.
2// Afternoon walk.
3// Nice treat after being in the hospital.
All photos from my instagram
Mayver Product Rewiew.
Today I will be reviewing my favourite spread from Mayvers, the Organic Peanut & Coconut Spread.
It's 100% organic, no salt, sugar, added fats or chemicals. Mayvers Organic Peanut & Coconut Spread has a normal taste like the usual brands with none of the artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. I was expecting a massive hit of coconut but since peanut is such a strong flavour, the coconut kind of gets dominated. The coconut is still very noticeable though.
Did you know: The flesh of coconut actually contains a stack of fibre?! Fibre slows digestion, helps control blood sugar levels and keeps your bowels happy. See, coconut has it's benefits.
The Organic Peanut & Coconut Spread is great to have on toast, used as a dip with fruits and vegetables and in lots of recipes.
Head to http://www.mayvers.com.au/ for more products!
Jill Marzion Photography.
Today I had the pleasure to interview the lovely Jill! I love the raw and genuine images she makes.
Share a little about yourself + family + life.
My life revolves around my family. I have 4 awesome kids ranging from 2 to 16, so there is never a dull moment! My main job is being a mom, but I take on children/family sessions throughout the year and a handful of weddings! I live in Wisconsin but am not a fan of winter. I love anything and everything summer...beaches, sunsets, dinning on patios, margaritas + mojitos, taking walks, endless park visits and flip flops! I could eat Mexican everyday. Golden retrievers melt me. I have OCD when it comes to clutter, vacuuming and editing. I enjoy cooking and trying new recipes and I think life just gets better the older I get!
How long have you been in the photography industry?
I received my first dslr in 2012. I was consumed immediately. I spend every free minute learning the functions and snapping away to figure out how to use my camera! Shortly after, I was getting asked to photograph friends and families. I was very scared of that idea and beyond nervous going to my first sessions, but quickly fell in LOVE with documenting life for others! It has been an amazing journey and I am so excited for what is to come!
What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?
I can't really say that there is anything in particular I wish I knew. I really believe that everything I did right or wrong was a great learning opportunity and has really helped me develop my own unique style. My only wish is probably that I started earlier!
I have a few favourite things I love...One of the best things is being able to document emotions for others and hear their excitement! There is nothing better than being told 'you really captured his/her personality'! I strive to connect with people and have them comfortable so that the images they receive are real life! I also love exploring to find new locations and perspectives to keep things new + fresh! I am constantly amazed by the backdrops, fields, etc. that are around when you take a minute to look!
This is a tough question because there is so much that inspires me. Since learning to use a dslr, I have looked at the world so differently. Reading inspiring blogs/books and studying images to see where the direction of light is and how it is used has been so educational. I'm a big instagrammer and find tons of amazing photographs there and am constantly amazed by the creativity. I so created a 365 challenge that pushes me to think outside of the box and pick up my camera every single day to take a picture based on a daily theme! Some of the images I have taken through that project are my favourites! You can join at @my_365
What kind of gear do you use?
What kind of gear do you use?
The 35 1.4 is on my camera most of the time. I is a great portrait lens for indoor and outdoor and very fast! I love that I can get a lot more of the scene in vs having to step way back with the 50!
What does photography mean to you?
What does photography mean to you?
Photography to me means documenting life. My favorite subjects are my 4 kids! I take my camera everywhere with me and really try to document our day-to-day lives. I don't want to forget all the little things that happen because it all goes by too fast. I am not good at journaling or scrapbooking so I hope that the images I take each day are a great reminder to them of what our life was like. And it is an awesome way for me to hold onto the memories!
Do you have your own blog?
Do you have your own blog?
yes! I have my personal blog - www.jillmarzion.com - Which is mainly my little family and our adventures with some recipes, tip + tricks and diy's and also a professional site which is my portfolio - www.jillmarzionphotography.com -
Courtney Horwood Photography.
I stumble onto Courtney's Instagram a couple of months ago and straight away I fell
in love with her photography. Since then, I've fallen in love with the raw and genuine images Courtney makes.
in love with her photography. Since then, I've fallen in love with the raw and genuine images Courtney makes.
Share a little bit about your family and life.
I am from a small town in by the beach in New Zealand, after
travelling and studying I somehow ended up in Melbourne. I initially started
out working as an assistant for other photographers to learn all I could about
photography then started to pick up my own work and its continued on from
there. I have been here almost 4 years now and am planning on moving back to NZ
in the next year or so.
I shoot mainly weddings with a bit of editorial and
portraiture thrown in as well :)
How long have you been in the photography industry?
Probably about 6 years by now, its gone very quickly!
What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started
taking photos?
Funnily enough to take more photos using natural light. When
I initially started studying I was obsessed with the studio, I loved that you
could create something from nothing using only lights and you could completely
control the environment and result. Then I started shooting weddings a couple
of years ago and I fell in love with using natural light! You can't really get
a better light source than the sun!
Also that you don't really need to study photography at all!
I absolutely loved the time I spent studying but I learnt so much more from
assisting other photographers and seeing how they worked and interacted with
clients.
What is your favourite part about being a photographer?
The freedom and how every single day is different. I might
be in the studio one day, in an industrial complex the next and then at a
stunning winery for a beautiful wedding the next! Working at so many different
locations keeps me inspired and I am constantly looking for photo
opportunities! I think I would go nuts if I worked in an office everyday.
Who or what inspires you?
Travel! Getting to explore new places and meet new people is
definitely right up there! As for daily inspiration, I follow quite a few
different blogs and photographers, there are so many amazing creatives out
there these days its pretty easy to find inspiration!
What kind of gear do you use?
•Camera body - A couple of Canon 5D Mark ii's (Need to have
back-ups!)
•lens - 50mm, 28mm, 16-35mm, 24-70mm, 70-200mm
•Tripod - Manfrotto
•Flash - A couple of 580ex ii's
•Camera bag - Crumpler, a Canon Backpack and several small
ones as well!
Which is your favourite lens? Why?
Definitely the 50mm 1.2, its so versatile and I absolutely
love the beautiful bokeh you get you when you use it!
What does photography mean to you?
So many different things I couldn't possibly put it all into
words! I don't think there are many jobs out there where you get to meet
amazing people, explore new places and just get to witness beautiful things on
a day to day basis. I am so incredibly lucky that I get to do this as a job!!
Do you have your own blog?
I do indeedy. Its http://courtneyhorwoodlove.com/blog/ and
my new years resolution is definitely to get better at updating it as well!
You can visit Courtneys blog here, like here on Facebook, follow her on Instagram and visit her website here.
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