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Friday, October 30, 2015

Simply Inspired: Hailey Kneprath with Hailey Marie Photography





ABOUT ME:
I'm a 20 year old freelance photographer currently based in Midwest Minnesota. 
You can usually find me treasure hunting at thrift stores, living the barista life at my local coffee shop, instagramming way too much, going on road trip adventures with my boyfriend as often as possible (and making youtube videos along the way), or skateboarding with the homies. I love expressing my inspirations out through my photos, connecting with people, exploring new places, and trying new things! 
   
I've been doing photography for a few years now. I've been self-taught through the help of my great friends, Google and Youtube. I feel like I'm continuously learning something new each day. Collaborating with other photographers, has helped me a grow a ton as well! It's been so rad turning my favorite hobby into basically a full-time job for myself this past year and being able to capture so many amazing moments for people :) I feel super blessed to see so much positive feedback on my work. It has really pushed me to keep pursuing this and set big goals for myself!


PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE:
I would say my "photography style" is very easy going and different. I love to keep my photo shoots adventurous and unique for every person + occasion that I photograph. I don't own my own studio space or anything yet, so it has really taught me to get creative by shooting mostly outdoors. It's cool for me because I have so much fun exploring for new spots that people wouldn't typically think of taking pictures at. It's cool to see potential in normal "everyday" locations and have a new perspective on things. You can create some of the most amazing photos in some of the most RANDOM places. That's what I love about shooting outdoors so much. The possibilities are endless when you keep your eyes open.


FAVORITE THINGS TO PHOTOGRAPH: 
People & places...two things that inspire me so much. I love working with people and exploring new places! There is something so rewarding about taking photos for people and getting such an amazing response when they see what you captured for them. I can't think of any better feeling :) Photographers have the capability to capture something so special for people that will last a lifetime. It makes me so happy! I also draw a lot of personal inspiration from fashion-based photography. It's my personal favorite. Partially because I love styling clothes so much and combining that with photography just inspires me on a whole other level.

 


PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS:
(1) Find what inspires you, find your vision. stick with it. (2) Do some research and find a good camera that suits your lifestyle (heck, even iPhones are amazing). (3) Natural lighting is your BFF. can't express that enough. (4) My FAVORITE editing software is Adobe Light room + VSCO.... they are my jam. (5) Shoot, shoot, shoot. get your work out there. be creative. stand out. have FUN :)







FUTURE PLANS...DREAM JOB...TRAVELING:
Basically to continue photographing/creating/traveling my whole life! My dream job would be to work as a photographer, model, or run social media for my favorite companies such as Free People + Urban Outfitters + Stance. Any opportunity with any of those companies would be a dream come true for me! Their overall vibes are right up my alley, and I take a lot of inspiration from all of them.

If I could travel anywhere, I would go.....EVERYWHERE! but if I had to pick one place to start, it would be probably be in the mountains of New Zealand! I feel like I would be in picture paradise there, OR somewhere tropical like Bali, Indonesia..... I have still NEVER seen the ocean in person before. So that is an obvious priority on my travel bucket-list.



~Hailey

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Thursday, October 29, 2015

For the love of handbags: featuring MERÏKH

Hey guys!  We wanted introduce you to MERÏKH an amazing new leather goods company from Stockholm! We are falling in love with the classic, trendy styles of these bags!!

MERÏKH features timeless leather bags and accessories with multi-function & styling options. The bags can be worn in several different ways with removable straps to cater to your style!  Since we are constantly on the go....this is absolutely perfect! 




























One of our absolute favorite is the Multibag.  It was perfect when traveling last week.  It held all of the much need essentials and was great from going place to place.  Absolutely love the look of this bag and the different ways to wear it!  It has a longer strap to wear it as a purse or a short chain to use as a clutch for an evening out.  
Love, Love, LOVE!



When you don't have the budget to purchase a new trendy bag every season (even if you did).....always go for a chic classic bag that fits your style.  We simply love the chic MERÏKH design and the rich colors....they remind us of a more vintage inspired look.....which gives them that 'got to have it' appeal!  

As mom's we are typically carrying around larger bags cause....well you just have a lot stuff to carry!  I was amazed at how light this bag still felt even after I had completely stuffed it.  I have had several totes that are just heavy with nothing in them!! The one I am holding in this picture is the smaller of the two shoppers, it is the perfect size for the everyday girl....for the everyday mom there is a larger one, of this exact bag, that is just right! Yep....got to have it! 



Love them as much as we do!!....www.merikh.com

Receive 10% off your MERÏKH bag with Code: merikh-kw-us-10

"Simplicity is the key note of all true elegance." -Coco Channel

~Kate & Kelli


Monday, October 26, 2015

Sweater Weather: Featuring Kindred People


Fall...our absolute favorite season for fashion! We love wearing cozy sweaters, chunky scarves, floppy hats, and boots of all kinds!!! 

The best is when you find versatile sweater that you can wear with just about anything....and these cozy sweaters from Kindred People are just that! Pair them with your favorite hat and boots and you got the perfect fall outfit, my friend!

Kelli's Sweater: Kindred People  ||  Multi Crossbody: Merikh
 
 



More style posts coming your way stay tuned......

~Kate & Kelli









Thursday, October 22, 2015

Inspiration Peak





Have you ever been to a place that completely amazed you unexpectedly?  You find yourself wondering, how have I never been here before? Even thinking how truly amazing it is that God created a place so beautiful! 
There are so many hidden treasures all around us, but sometimes the greatest ones are not the ones we travel thousands of miles to see, but the ones we find in our own backyards.  Inspiration Peak is one of those hidden treasures; and it is the perfect place to embrace the true beauty of fall.

A couple of weeks ago we set out for an adventure up to Inspiration Peak with our kids.  The kids we so excited and ready to explore!  They jumped out of the car and started running up the trails.  By the time they reached the top, all of their endless energy came to a halt.  We all stood in complete amazement! 

Honestly, we were not expecting it to be as awesome as it truly was.  The trail up to the top is only about a quarter of a mile long, so we didn't expect to see much.....to our surprise, it was the most vibrant panoramic view of the colorful woodland and hills of western Minnesota.  We were lucky enough to capture the perfect sunset and take these beautiful photos. 

One of our favorite things about this place was how quiet it was at the top.  There was several people on the top of the hill that evening, but everyone stood there in complete silence taking it all in.  It is truly a place to come and be with your thoughts or to find new peace and inspiration. 

Take the time to find a beautiful place and get lost.... 
"Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God's handwriting"  -Ralph Waldo Emerson

~Kate & Kelli