The Flower Fields

Last year I had the opportunity to visit the annual Flower Fields in Carlsbad, California. The Flower Fields are about 50 acres full of colorful giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers. The Ranunculus flower is also known as the Persian Buttercup and is native to Asia. The Flower Fields on Carlsbad Ranch bloom once a year for about six to eight weeks and are open to the public. Carlsbad Ranch overlooks the Pacific Ocean and in addition to the fields, has a wonderful Orchid nursery and a sweet pea maze! I had such a wonderful time enjoying the view and capturing the colorful details of the flowers. 

Cross Country Road Trip

One of my life goals is to visit all 50 states before I turn 30. Here are a few shots I snapped during a cross-country trip I took through the Midwest. I drove through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona. It was also my first time seeing the Grand Canyon and it was amazing! I would love to go back and spend some time hiking through the canyon. From the moment I stepped up to the viewpoint I was taken aback by its immensity. The canyon made me feel so, so small! It was such a blessing to be able to take time to see some of the natural beauty this country has. The whole experience was so humbling and inspiring for me that it makes me want to just spend more time traveling and exploring the world. I had so much footage from my week-long trip, it was very hard to choose which photos to share, so please bear with me!

Kyxie's Graduation

Kyxie graduated from in 2014 and let me capture her in her favorite study spots around campus. She was such a trooper during our time together even thought it was unusually hot and uncomfortable outside that day! It was so much fun being back on a college campus and feeling the energy that the graduation season brings. Congratulations Kyxie!

Makeup: Hair and Makeup by Kyxie

Artizara Shoot

I had the opportunity to shoot the talented and beautiful Hani Hulu as she modeled one of Artizara's formal evening gowns. Hanyeh is an accountant by day and hijabi fashion blogger by night. Check out some of her amazing posts here!