Waking Up With Butterflies | Butterfly Wonderland
“Catching creativity is like catching butterflies — fast-flying, bright-colored sparks darting here and there, it requires quick wits, good eyes and desire to net them. And once you have them, you need to act fast. An idea, like a butterfly doesn’t last long: it is ephemeral. It is here, and now it is gone — so quick, grab your laptop, you pen and paper, your Dictaphone, your sketch pad, whatever your mode of expression or recording, swoop and catch.”
— Lucy H. Pearce
When we were in Arizona last month my dad treated me to a mini photography retreat 🙂 He set it up for me to wake up with the butterflies on an early Saturday morning at Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale, AZ.
When he informed me of this delightful little treat, I gasped with excitement and was giddy like a little girl.
More than he knew I was dying inside for some soul food … some creative nature photography.
I packed up a few of my favorite lenses: Lensbaby Velvet 56, Lensbaby Edge 80, and my Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art lens. My plan was to use all three and I did just that.
I was one of a small group of seven women. We walked around for about 2 hours careful to not step on any little delicate creatures. Each one of us were all in our element … the energy in the air was buzzing with hopes of creative captures.
Catching creativity is like trying to catch butterflies … but I managed to capture quite a few and my soul was satisfied. Enjoy 🙂
Thank you Dad!
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As your premier Twin Cities Natural Light Photographer, I cater to those who effortlessly blend a laid-back aura with refined organization, showcasing a creative spirit and an exquisite taste for art and luxury.
As a mother, photographer, and connoisseur of life’s beautiful moments, I specialize in capturing individuals in breathtaking, unique, and carefree images perfectly woven with love, beauty, and adventure. Drawing from my personal journey as a single mom for 19 years and a creative photographer for over a decade, I bring your story to life in images that transcend mere visuals – they’re snapshots of emotions, narratives you can feel.
You deserve to exist in the most beautiful portraits of your life’s journey – natural, effortless, and timeless photos that become an enduring legacy. When I’m not behind the lens, I savor moments with my son (when he’s home from college) and my husband, a connection that sprouted from a dating app two years prior, culminating in a beautifully chaotic blended family of six.
I understand the yearning to be seen, heard, and understood, and the desire to capture your individual essence as well as the essence of your love with your children. Let’s create images that not only reflect your story, but also resonate with the emotions of moment.
