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Karmen Meyer
That Time I met Gwyneth Paltrow’s Wedding ...

“Is anyone sitting there?!” I said while balancing a plate of food and glass of wine.

He said “No, it’s all yours.”

And I cheered a silent ‘hoooray!’ because I was starving, and the wine was free. So far my day of solo travel had only occasionally been haunted by that painful kind of awkward. You know, the kind that almost always comes along with navigating new environments and experiences. And, dang, dare I say this was shaping up to be a good night.

I honestly can’t remember how the next bit went. But I quite quickly came to the realization that I had parked my clueless little self right beside the star of the show….

That Time I met Gwyneth Paltrow’s Wedding Photographer/4 Life Changing Lessons I Learned at Photo Native
For Photographers, Brand Sessions, Soul Sessions
Karmen Meyer
Why is photography so expensive?

OK, so here's the thing, this is really uncomfortable to talk about but I am going to anyways because I think these days transparency is everything.  So here we go (let's hope I don't make a mess of this). Why is professional photography 'expensive'? 

Why is photography so expensive?
Brand Sessions, For Entrepreneurs, Free Resources
Karmen Meyer
25 Places to Use Brand Photos

So you just had an amazing brand photography session done (insert happy dance here!). Now it’s time to put your images to work! We often suggest that you plan to sprinkle them into your social media to really make them last. Perhaps put a few on your website, but then what? Well the good news is that this beautiful collection of photos that aligns so powerfully with your brand both visually and emotionally can be used in so many other ways! We put a lot of effort into making sure your photo sessions tell your unique brand story and are absolute workhorses for your biz. It’s super important to us that you get the most use out of you one-of-a-kind as you possibly can. Heck, even if you took the initiative to create a set of brand photos yourself (bravo!), we still want your efforts maximized. Our mantra is 100% work smarter, not harder. So let’s go…

25 Places to Use Brand Photos
For Photographers, For Entrepreneurs, Free Resources
Karmen Meyer
6 Reasons to Start a Bullet Journal and How to ...

DID YOU KNOW THAT WHEN YOU WRITE DOWN YOUR GOAL YOU ARE 90% MORE LIKELY TO ACHIEVE THEM?!* For me journaling is such an essential part of my self-love, creative and entrepreneurial journey. I check-in with myself daily to reduce anxiety, stay creative, commit to goals and plan my next moves. Here are 6 reasons why you should have a bullet journal too and super easy steps to start your own!

6 Reasons to Start a Bullet Journal and How to Get Started Today
Art Shop, Travel, Soul Sessions, Slow Living
Karmen Meyer
The Story Behind the Photos // The Mojave ...

What happens when two sister’s head off into the desert with a tiny teardrop trailer and a killer road-trip playlist?! Magic, my friend. Pure magic. I am so excited to share everything about our adventure, from the creepiest night in a tiny Montana town, to the unbelievably beautiful abandoned mid-century motel that used to be frequented by celebrities like Harrison Ford!. If you love the desert as much as I do, you are going to love coming along on this wee adventure with us. Or heck, just come for the beautiful desert art!!!

The Story Behind the Photos // The Mojave Collection

Kitengela Glass House

Africa Journal {WE HAVE FAITH CARAVAN} Day 4 Part 2 | Edmonton & International Photographer

I promised to let you know about the rest of our fantastic day exploring Kenya, so here it is!!November 5, 2011 | Nairobi, KenyaAfter getting our fill of adorable, over-sized baby animals we traveled from the Elephant Orphanage to a place called Kitengela Glass House.  We were so happy to have an amazing driver, Martin, to take us there.  He safely took us through wonderful villages, across a couple fields and over some very… let’s call them rural roads.  When we finally arrived, we were embraced by a secret garden made of glass and concrete.There was so much to see and feel, I actually took very little photos.  Quite simply, I didn’t know where to begin.  There was building after building, path after path, animal after animal….. everything sparkled and had it’s own texture.  There is no way to capture the way it really felt in a photo.But, I did give it a shot, so here is glimpse of what we experienced:Kitengela is a fantastic place where all things wonderful are made of recycled glass.  These stunning pieces of jewelry, dishes, sculptures, etc are created by "over fifty local people who have been trained [at Kitengela] and work in various disciplines".  And to top it off, Nani, the Glass House's founder "has planted thousands of trees, granted school fees or tried to find sponsors, repaired roads and improved security, as well as, saves raw materials by using recycling glass and other resources" {www.kitengela-glass.com}

Kitengela has some AMAZING, Eco-friendly guest houses that look out across Kenya's National Park!  Ruth was so inspired she jumped into the gorgeous pool, clothes and all.  Can't say I wasn't tempted join her!

Yes, it is a pretty amazing place.  And just in case you haven't had enough, here is an awesome video from Ryan!

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