The good old combo of Texas and this pretty thing. Whenever I'm home I love taking my camera out to play. We kept it simple this time by finding a nice little palm tree and a parking lot. You don't need much when you've got a beauty like this
TYSON.
Tyson Almond, ladies and gents. Not only is he one hell of a performer and choreographer, he can work the camera too. As we walked the streets of Split, Croatia he smized, I clicked.
ASIA.
I ended 2016 in a dream. That dream was Asia. I discovered my love for pandesal in the Philippines, lived my life in a waterfall in Bali, cried for the history and people of Cambodia, kayaked at sunset in Halong Bay, and cooked the best of the best pad thai in Chiang Mai. And that's not even including bathing and playing with elephants, white water rafting, hiking a mountain at sunrise, and gazing at the temples of Angkor. Ahem.. did I mention elephants? Because yes, that was a real thing. Here's just a glimpse of this unforgettable adventure.
ONDREEA.
Ondy. AKA snapping turtle. AKA beast. Oh, and model. Obviously. If you ever get the chance to meet Ondy, you'll quickly fall for her inner goof. Hence, the snapping turtle. You probably won't miss her insanely talented beast mode skills on the dance floor either. And then she pulls these looks in front of the camera. Really? What can't the snapping turtle beast do??
P.S. We may or may not have jumped a fence to venture into this abandoned hotel. Kotor, Montenegro you were full of surprises.
JORDY.
Who doesn't love a spontaneous beach day photo shoot? Jordy and I were all for it while in St. Bart's for the day (you're welcome). Looking back at this shoot I'm not sure if I should feel upset that Jordy literally woke up like this or if I should just keep staring. Ah, the struggle of having beautiful friends.
TAY.
The fact that I get to call this badass stunner my little sister makes me pretty lucky. The luckiest of lucky. I had a specific idea in mind for these photos and I'm beyond happy to say it turned out even better than I had originally planned. This was one of my last days at home before I left on a contract for several months, and I am so so glad Tay and I were able to fit a shoot in. Can't wait to return back to my squirrels (aka sisters) later this year for many more shoots together.
SPAIN.
I have been fortunate enough to previously explore Barcelona and Valencia, but this last month I was able to see much more of Spain. These photos were taken in Arrecife, Tenerife, Cadiz, Alicante, and Palma de Mallorca. The culture is vibrant and the beauty is endless. Tapas, sandy beaches, cathedrals, castles, and more .. Maybe one day I'll return and finally work on my Spanish>>goals.
NAPOLI.
ah, Italy. I have been fortunate enough to spend quite a bit of time in this country the last couple of years. And no, still not fluent in Italian. Far from it, actually. Ciao and grazie.. that's about it. Anyways, Naples has so much to offer. Some places you really have to search for beauty, but not in this city. It's everywhere you look.
LEMON.
Meet THE Lemon, folks. One of my favorite Aussie mates. Though we didn't have an exact location in mind for photos, we also weren't very worried because we happened to be in Mykonos. (Can't really go wrong in Greece.) So, we jumped on an ATV and asked a local where we could find the best beaches. Sunshine, gorgeous blue waters, and the lovely Lemon made for the perfect combination. Ending it all with a delicious Greek lunch by the water, the day was made.
ALEX.
Did anyone say DiCaprio? My friend Alex here knows how to do handsome as ever. He got to sport his suits in Finland and my camera loved him for it. I'm still attempting [more like failing] to master his level of smize, but for now I'll just continue gazing at these photos.
HALEY.
Haley and I got to roam around my hometown, San Antonio, this past spring. And Texas definitely did not fail us with the warm and sunny weather! Surprisingly one of our favorite spots was a plain white wall off a random road. Sometimes the simplest of finds make the best of the best. Looking forward to shooting with this girl again when she's back in town!
THESE GIRLS.
These girls. This day. Pretty freaking awesome. Not only are they all gorgeous and talented (take a peek below), but they’re all just generally great humans. So my time with Charlotte, Alyssa, Maddie, and Alysia in Tallinn, Estonia was the absolute best. We laughed and ate and danced in the streets. Yes, very literally. I’ve already begun to miss them, but I’m so glad we have these photos to look back on and smile.
SAINT PETERSBURG.
I still find it hard to believe that I’ve been to Russia. Insane. There’s so much history here, along with beauty and culture. I attended my first ballet ever and saw a performance of Swan Lake. (first ballet and in Russia>> can’t complain.) I explored beautiful cathedrals and palaces like Spilled Blood and Peterhof. And I walked the streets for several miles and simply looked all around me. I don’t know if I’ll get the chance to return, but I must say I am so grateful for the time I had here.
BELGIUM.
Chocolate. Also beer, fries, and waffles. But chocolate. yummmm. Roaming the streets of Belgium alongside many other excited tourists made for a fun day of exploration. And chocolate, enough said.
LIEZEL.
My beautiful and wild Cape Town friend and I shot in the streets of Helsinki, Finland. I couldn’t have asked for a more amazing day with such a special human. These photos are real, raw, and simple fun – just like the gorgeous girl in all of them. Excited for more shoots with incredible people!
PARIS.
It may be cliche, but Paris was quite a dream. I had only a few hours in the city, which was nowhere near enough time. Therefore, a return trip is a must. Seeing sites like the Eiffel Tower and Arch de Triumph in person was unreal. I can only imagine what the city looks like when night falls over it. Counting down the days until that moment..
