Did you know the average wedding produces 600 lbs of trash? @wilderlandstudio is trying to change the stats with a sustainable approach to event planning and floral design, inspired by her Lake Tahoe surroundings. I was honored to interview and photograph my dear friend Christine for this @teva feature — check it out (link in bio)! #StrapIntoFreedom #TevaExplorerCollective #WilderlandStudio
Up close and personal with Kilauea, the youngest and most active volcano in the world on the Big Island of Hawai’i 🌋 While famously active earlier this year, today she sits silently smoking... but still incredibly ominous. ⠀ Absolutely nothing compares to seeing volcanos this close via @paradisehelicopters. What an incredible experience with @fairmontorchid! 🚁 ⠀ #FairmontOrchid #FairmontMoments
What an incredible first couple days in Maui with @fairmontkealani! We were fortunate enough to encounter a baby monk seal on a hike this morning, its mother in the water close behind, barking for us to steer clear. Even locals were saying how lucky we were to see this! I shot this photo from a good distance away using a telephoto lens — please remember to always be respectful of wildlife, this is their home! Follow my Stories for more BTS adventures 🌴 #AlwaysKealani #FairmontMoments
Finding hidden lagoons in paradise 🌴
Can’t wait to go back here in a few months when it’s covered in snow ❄️
#sponsored My friend @___megrose shares one of her favorite childhood memories: “As a kid, @mcdonalds was the place where I always got a Happy Meal and my dad always got his Big Mac and Coke. As we’d leave, he’d always refill his drink so we’d have enough to share sips back and forth on the drive home. Now, whenever I see a McDonald’s, I always get fries and a Coke like my dad and I would.” What’s your favorite childhood memory from McDonald’s? Comment below or share a photo so I can see!
Thankful for the first snowfall of the season ♥️
#sponsored The first time I traveled internationally without my parents I was on a high school trip to Spain with my Spanish class. My friends and I were delighted to discover @mcdonalds all over the country — a sense of home and comfort to beat the jet lag. We ordered a hot fudge sundae at each restaurant we encountered, and to this day, every time I see those Golden Arches, I think of hot fudge sundaes in Spain. What's your most memorable McDonald's moment? Comment below or share a photo so I can see!
If you’re traveling to Iceland, this hot spring river is NOT to be missed! One of my favorite memories from our trip earlier this year. Bonus points if you hike in @teva sandals through the snow to get there 👌🏼
Soaking up every ounce of sunshine before we get snow in the forecast! I am loving @marmot's Featherless Avant Featherless Hoody every time I get outdoors for a quick hike... this jacket keeps me super toasty even when it's 15° outside. Coming into town this week for Thanksgiving? Check out my latest blog post (link in bio) to see my favorite local hikes — I'll see you out there! #sponsored #NoBadWeather
The stunning Bow Lake at sunrise, with a tiny @reneeroaming for scale. I’m beginning to pack for my next trip next week — any guesses as to where I’m headed? Hint: volcanoes and palm trees 😉
New on the blog (link in bio), I'm sharing some of my favorite day hikes here in Truckee! Just make sure to dress warmly: with temps beginning to dip below 15° at night, bundle up with @marmot's Featherless Collection — the synthetic insulation performs better than 700-fill down. I always try to support brands practicing sustainability, so I especially love that this jacket's Featherless insulation is made with 75% recycled loose-fill fibers. So cozy! #sponsored #NoBadWeather
Adventure boots 📷: @missruthanne
Banff has always been at the top of my travel bucket list for years, so I was thrilled to finally check it off earlier this Fall with my friends at @dell. I wrote a guide to the ultimate photography trip to the Canadian Rockies, now up on my blog (link in bio)! This photo was edited on the #DellXPS 15 2-in-1, which has been a game changer for editing on the road (especially with the stellar 8th generation @intel core processor)! #intel
One of my favorite shoots of the year 💦 #builtforoutsiders
Happy Halloween, ghouls and goblins! It’s been a glorious Fall, but who else is pumped to see snow in the forecast (hopefully soon)?! Sunrise at Bow Lake shot on @sonyalpha a7R III | 16mm | f7.1 | 1/250sec | ISO 160 #alphacollective #bealpha #sonyalpha