KINDRED SPIRITS

A journal for creative business owners. Sharing styling tips, lessons in small business, travel features, and artful inspiration.

Destination: The Most Photogenic Airbnb Properties in the U.S.

Destination: The Most Photogenic Airbnb Properties in the U.S.

Whether you crave an opportunity to produce a shoot against a one of kind backdrop full of natural light or perhaps are searching for a destination to host an intimate workshop, I have compiled a list of the 15 most photogenic locations I could find on airbnb.
Feature: Halide by Gabby Riggieri

Feature: Halide by Gabby Riggieri

A neutral earth tone palette with artful and minimal styling for the Halide workshop, captured by editorial photographer Gabby Riggieri. 
Community: Starting a Start-Up

Community: Starting a Start-Up

In this piece you will hear from Courtney Gordon, my part time employee who has been with me since almost the beginning and witnessed first hand all the behind the scenes ups and downs.
Sustainable Floral Design with Rhea Calpeno

Sustainable Floral Design with Rhea Calpeno

Rhea Calpeno is the talented owner of Photosynthesis Floral Design with years of experience working in the wedding industry. We both share a passion for sustainability so I asked her to share her environmentally friendly practices when working with flowers.
Feature: Provencal Fashion Cover Story for Engaged Magazine

Feature: Provencal Fashion Cover Story for Engaged Magazine

Find endless inspiration in this beautiful shoot curated by Haute Fetes and photographed by Laura Gordon for Engaged! Magazine. 
Community: Flat Lay Styling with Wedding Photographer Anya Kernes

Community: Flat Lay Styling with Wedding Photographer Anya Kernes

I am so pleased to share some flat lay tips from the lovely Anya Kernes, destination wedding photographer based in Los Angeles, California. 
Feature: Oceanside Editorial by Laura Murray

Feature: Oceanside Editorial by Laura Murray

Neutral ocean tones, fashion forward bridal wardrobe, and soft California light... I can't get enough of this editorial by Laura Murray and Smith James Events at the recent Hybrid Co Conference.
Destination: Italy in Autumn

Destination: Italy in Autumn

A couple of years ago my husband and I took our almost one year old to Italy in October. I was pleasantly surprised by the slightly quieter streets and the perfect temperatures for long wandering walks. Here are a few favorite images along with some tips for planning your own fall visit in Florence, Tuscany, and Rome. 
Feature : Whiskers and Willow Workshop at Sunstone Winery

Feature : Whiskers and Willow Workshop at Sunstone Winery

Incredible details & styling from the Whiskers & Willow workshop at Sunstone Winery, designed by Haute Fetes.
Process with Ink & Press Co

Process with Ink & Press Co

Today's feature needs no introduction as I have had the pleasure of sharing Mikyla's artful pieces from her company Ink & Press Co. from the very beginning.
Community : Defining a Distinct Voice with Fine Art Photographer Kenzie Victory

Community : Defining a Distinct Voice with Fine Art Photographer Kenzie Victory

As a lover of all things artful and minimal, I was immediately drawn to the work of Kenzie Victory. She has developed a recognizable aesthetic, and I am pleased to have her share her journey in wedding photography, especially how she stays true to her voice without concerning herself with industry norms that don't support her vision.
Community : Calligraphy and Film Photography with Shotgunning for Love

Community : Calligraphy and Film Photography with Shotgunning for Love

Nikki of Shotgunning for Love has a great range of talents. While she has been a successful calligrapher for years, she recently also taught herself film photography. I am excited for her to share how she picked up film photography and her approach to photographing brand shoots.