It’s been a fantastic year of travel and photography, and while I hope 2018 is even better, I wanted to go back and share my absolute favorite photos from 2017! Each one has its own story, its own setting and is wrapped up in wonderful memories. Enjoy taking a look back with me below!
A photo of ours was in Brides Magazine at the beginning of this year. While that was exciting in itself, this photograph has meant a lot more to me as the island of St. John and this beloved hotel was devastated by hurricane Maria. I hope the island and its people heal and recover, and that one day i can make it back to this beautiful spot. To read the full post, click here.Participating in the Women’s March was a highlight of the year, and though this photo was only taken with my iPhone, it still captured the overwhelming crowd, the power of signage, and the force of women. To read the full post, click here.A simple DIY project in my favorite little decorated corner of my apartment. To read the full post, click here.Daydreaming…always. To read the full post, click here.A moment of zen in the south of France, days after our wedding. The sun was so warm, the location was beautiful and these flowers brought me so much happiness! To read the full post, click here.The eerie and hypnotic walls of a frozen ice cave in Iceland. One of my favorite images from that entire trip! To read the full post, click here.A pastel sunset over Jökulsárlón, the frozen glacier lake of Vatnajökull in Iceland. This photo was taken on my favorite day of the year! From the same post as the last image.Under the incredible neon of the Northern Lights. As magical as it looked. To read the full post, click here.Early experiments with product photography and gorgeous flowers. To read the full post, click here.The photo that prompted my first short story on this blog! Love a good mystery! To read the full post, click here.An iris bursting with color! To read the full post, click here.A landscape photography session at Chaco Culture National Park in New Mexico. Just a boy and his camera. To read the full post, click here.This dreamy setting in Santa Fe! To read the full post, click here.I love this portrait with all the pastels, my summery, French outfit, and of course, my favorite treat: a fruit smoothy! To read the full post, click here.Inspired by the film, I took this Currently Reading post to a new level with hair, makeup and a colored background. To read the full post, click here.I love this photo of a couple lounging in Italy’s Sestri Levante. The water was so beautiful and this photo, to me, captures the Italian coast perfectly. To read the full post, click here.Quite possibly my favorite photo of the year! I love the setting and colors, along with the composition and artistry behind it. Thanks Jon! To read the full post, click here.Wonder Woman heading out to fight evil of course! To read the full post, click here.I love the setting of this image so much, the tall columns, the color of the light, and the angular doorway behind me. To read the full post, click here.A simple closeup of a lip color I love. To read the full post, click here.
Phew! And there you have it: my favorite photos from the year, all in one place! I still can’t believe this is all from the last twelve months – what a ride! It’s been such a great year for expanding my creativity, confidence, and finding joy everywhere I go, and I’m looking forward to pushing myself even further in 2018!
Do you have a favorite photo from this past year? Share with me in the comments below!
