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Photography Inspiration

Inspiration, Photography / February 17, 2017

I’ve been way overdue to start a general Photography Inspiration board on Pinterest. I’ve talked a couple of different times on this blog about the importance of following great photographers and studying great photography. Whether you’re brand new to photography and shoot exclusively with your phone or you’re a seasoned photographer who’s been shooting with a DSLR for years, studying great photography is critical for improving your skills.

My single favorite way to follow great photographers is Instagram. I cannot recommend Instagram enough if you want to process dozens of fantastic images every single week. But I also spend a lot of time on Pinterest, more so than ever now that I have this blog, and there is a ton of great photography on Pinterest as well. Having another resource chock full of stunning images is so helpful for keeping my creativity flowing.

I’m sharing just a selection of the stunning photos I’ve rounded up on Pinterest since I started the new Photography Inspiration board earlier this month. As always, you can right click on the photos to see them on Pinterest. I also have all of the Pinterest links at the end of the post.

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How to Buy Used Camera Gear Online

Photography, Tips and Tutorials / February 16, 2017

Photography gear is expensive. You want the best gear you can get, but you don’t want to spend a fortune on it either. One option for saving a few bucks on your photography gear is to buy used camera equipment. Most DSLR bodies and lenses are well-built, which means that they’ll last for decades. When photographers decide to upgrade, their old equipment is often in very good shape. Buying used camera gear online allows you to get the gear you need for significantly less than retail price.

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Revisiting Chicago

Family / February 15, 2017

I’m from Chicago and am a city girl at heart. Despite the abundance of beach photos I share here and elsewhere online (i.e. Instagram), nothing makes me happier than wandering around a city. As I continue to backup and clear out old sets of RAW photos (read more about my 2017 goals over here), I’ve been revisiting tons of favorite memories from the past couple of years.

I visit Chicago at least once every 2-3 months because I still have family there, including my parents, brother, and brother’s wife. However, it’s rare that I have an extended period of time to take pictures, especially downtown. Usually, I’m sharing a quick snap, like this one from a day trip right before Christmas. Getting to wonder for hours with my camera for a few hours is an occasional treat. The photos I’m sharing today are from a day trip back in September 2015 (the one where I got to meet Edi and Paige!).

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Reasons to Rent Out Instead of Sell Your Home

Uncategorized / February 14, 2017

I’m branching out from my normal topics today to talk about our Milwaukee house and ultimately, why we made the decision to rent it instead of sell it in late 2015. Long story short, Jake and I bought a house in Milwaukee when we moved there for his medical residency. A little over four years later, we moved for Jake’s new job. We didn’t have much equity in the house. If we’d sold it, most likely we would have broken even or lost a little money. We’ve always talked about owning a small business or having another means of eventual passive income. We were able to work out our finances to allow us to buy our current house without selling the Milwaukee house. So instead of selling the house, we kept it and started renting it out.

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How to Eat Chocolate with Acid Reflux

Uncategorized / February 13, 2017

I’ve had acid reflux my entire life. After a bad flare-up during my senior year of high school, I started taking medication and have been managing it actively ever since (~15 years). Until about 2010, taking medication and adhering to best acid reflux practices (i.e. not laying down after eating, not eating several hours before heading to bed) kept my acid reflux at bay the majority of the time. I didn’t have any food triggers.

Then one day, it was like a light switch flipped and chocolate started triggering reflux. I don’t think chocolate was the only thing triggering reflux during this period. But I went through a bad reflux flare-up, one of the worst I’ve had since high school. It was really frustrating, and the fact that chocolate was playing a clear role in it made the flare-up that much more frustrating.

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