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So real talk: when was the last day you actually did nothing? 😳 — Last Sunday, I blocked the entire day to relax with James. Something I reallyyyyy needed amidst this crazy wedding season. And honestly, it’s really helped me going into this week! — We binge watched @americanvandal on Netflix (it was amazingly hilarious, 10/10 go watch it), and went to our favorite little crab shack in Newport for dinner. I got the most buttery crab legs ever - it was the definition of comfort food. — And this may sound crazy, but it actually made me 10000x more productive THIS week than LAST week when I was working non-stop! Crazy how that works, right? — Moral of the story - take time to stop. Work and life may be overwhelming and chaotic, but taking the time to rest will actually help you more than take time away from valuable business! 😊✨ ______________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementphotographer
First thought that came to me when captioning this photo: — “Their booties were cold, but their hearts were warm.” ☺️ — Too much? 😂 You try captioning this photo! Winner gets kudos on my story and a big virtual high five! ✋🏻🙈👇🏻 — SPEAKING OF WINNERS, I will be announcing the winners of my giveaway today at 6PM PACIFIC TIME. Make sure to stay tuned!!! 🙌🏻 _________________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #engagementphotos #engagement #engagementsession #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #iceland #icelandweddingphotographer #icelandelopement #joksularon #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementphotographer
When in the cutest Airbnb ever, pillow fights are a must. 🙈 — Okay so I’ve been mia for a hot sec but let’s chat - FIRST OF ALL, all of you, and yes all of you, are amazing. And I can’t say thanks enough! Your support, love, and encouragement gives me so much joy as I continue down this road of being a wedding photographer! — With 10,000 followers of you here now, I try telling myself that it’s no different than the 500 followers I started out with: you are all still vey important to me and valued. I really try my hardest to make sure that you can reach me - through DMs, email, or text. I’m always here to help, answer questions, or encourage YOU if you need it too! Because I’m there with ya - trying to figure alllll of it out too. — And in light of everything happening in the Photography community right now (and if you don’t know, head to my friend @blakehogge ‘s profile and check out his highlights), I also want to encourage all my photog friends out there: what we do, is not for instagram. — It’s not to gain followers. It’s not to gain fame. It’s not a measurement of your success. It’s for your clients - giving them an AMAZING memory to keep forever and ever. And seriously what a privilege that is! — Don’t get your head lost in the app friends. Your follower count won’t matter at the end of the day - the people who hire you and care about you will. 😊💕 ____________________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #engagementphotos #engagement #engagementsession #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #destinationweddingphotographer #joshuatreeengagement #elopementphotographer
This waterfall in Iceland was my favorite. — Not only because there weren’t a lot of tourists (which is rare for popular waterfalls in Iceland), but because it was hidden in this giant cave. Water was literally pouring in from a giant opening above us. It was insane! — Not only that, but we had to trek into the cave by literally walking through the river. There was no clear defined path, and our feet were soaking wet from the icy water (Tiff went BAREFOOT!!! 🙌🏻😭), and when inside the cave, we became drenched from the mist of the falls. — It took a lot to get this shot, but it’s personally one of my favorite photos I’ve ever taken. Not just because of the epicness of the frame, but because of the story behind it too! ✨ — What’s one of your most favorite places that you’ve visited? Tell me about it! 😊👇🏻 __________________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #engagementphotos #engagement #engagementsession #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #destinationweddingphotographer #icelandelopement #iceland #icelandweddingphotographer #waterfallelopement #elopementphotographer #elopementlove
Headed back to the desert and the mountains this weekend and I’m so excited! It’s crazy that I’m able to go to both within the same day. 😂 California rules 🙌🏻 ________________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #engagementphotos #engagement #engagementsession #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #yosemitenationalpark #yosemiteelopementphotographer #tunnelview #elopementphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer
It’s getting chilly outside and my Halloween senses are tingling. Much like when I took this photo. 🙃🍂👻 ________________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #engagementphotos #engagement #engagementsession #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #elopementphotographer #redwoodsnationalpark #redwoodselopement #destinationweddingphotographer
Today is an important day. — Today is a day to be thankful. Today is a day to be sad. Today is a day to be full of prayer. Today marks 17 years since our country was attacked. — Every year on this day I’m back in my living room. Just a little girl getting ready for school, watching her mother cry as she’s on the phone with my grandpa, watching one of the twin towers fall. I was young, but I knew what was happening. — I watched people jump out of windows on live television. I watched the buildings fall. I saw firefighters go into the buildings and never come out. And that’s something that will always stay with me. — Take a moment today and pray with me. I pray for those families that lost loved ones on this day. That you would comfort and heal them. I pray for our nation - that we would be united instead of divided. I pray for our heroes putting their lives on the line every day, willing to go into burning buildings with the chance of never coming out. I pray in thankfulness for the blessings and loved ones we have in our lives today. I pray in thankfulness for the freedom we have today, and the ability to love, get married, and cherish those we have with us today. — Never forget friends. Amen. 🇺🇸
Well, we’re back in the States and I’m already planning our next trip back. 😂 — Iceland is an AMAZINGLY beautiful country, and not just for pretty elopement photos. There is so much to explore like ice caves, glaciers, canyons, the bluest water to snorkel in, volcanoes, mountains, and so much more. — But something really resonated with me on this trip. Iceland has been declared the best country for destination weddings this year, and there’s absolutely a reason why. It’s so epic!! But I saw soooo many tourists just on their phones, walking and taking photos with big cameras, and not actually LOOKING at the landscape. Some people even disrespected the signs and walked all over the precious plants - and that made me so sad! — I guess what I’m tying to say is, if you’re going to Iceland, go explore! Look at the world you’re taking pictures of, not just with a camera! While of course @hilaurenhello and I had our cams, there were times I left it in the car and just looked around me. — I’ll end with this: before James and I went on this trip, we watched Walter Mitty (duh we had to.) and I’ll never forget what Sean O’Connell (the photographer for Life magazine) says as he’s about to take a picture of a snow leopard: “Sometimes, I don’t take the photo. If I like a moment, personally, I don’t like to have the distraction of the camera. I just want to stay in it.” ✨ _______________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #engagementphotos #engagement #engagementsession #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementphotographer #icelandelopement #iceland
I really have no words for this place. — I’ve wanted to come here for years, and finally experiencing it this week with James and our good friends @hilaurenhello and her man has been a dream come true. — We road tripped around the entire island, snorkeled in freezing water (sounds insane, and quite honestly, it was!), saw the northern lights, and ate lottssss of mac and cheese and hot dogs because it was the cheapest option. 😂 — While we were originally coming for vacation, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to chase waterfalls with Tiff and Lu. I was sooo excited they reached out, and we spent the entire day road tripping and taking photos in crazy places, and it was just what I needed amidst this busy wedding season. — I can’t wait to share more of our trip with you guys!! This country is seriously beautiful! ✨ ________________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #engagementphotos #engagement #engagementsession #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #elopementphotographer #icelandelopement #icelandelopementphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer
WE LEAVE FOR ICELAND TOMORROW AND IM FREAKING OUT. 😭 — How are there suddenly so many errands to run and SO much laundry to do?! Anyone else always have this problem before you leave for a big trip?? 🤦🏼‍♀️ — But real talk: Iceland has been on my bucket list for the past 5 years. And part of me is like, “yeah well everyone goes there now so it’s w/e nbd anymore”, but I like to say that I’ve been one of the OG ppl that thought Iceland was cool before it was recently cool. Ever since I saw Walter Mitty (aka my favorite movie of all time, besides Tangled) I was like “I’m going there.” — And now it’s happening! And I’m going with the one and only @hilaurenhello and our James’s and we’re road tripping the island in vans and chasing the northern lights and I’m so excited I could pee. — What’s a place that’s been on your bucket list forever? 😊 Tell me about it and why you want to go (and let me come with you to take your pictures!! 😉)👇🏻👇🏻 _____________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #engagementphotos #engagement #engagementsession #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #elopementphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #iceland #icelandweddingphotographer
Hey, it’s me! 👋🏻👋🏻 - Just wanted to hop on here and share some crazy news! And quite honestly, I can’t even believe it myself! But friends: I am TWO WEDDINGS away from being completely booked out for 2019!!!!! ✨💃🙌🏻😭 - I can’t believe it! I feel so incredibly blessed to have such a wonderful career that continues to surprise me, and I owe it all to God. I’ve trusted him like CRAZY as I started this business, and he has continued to take care of me, watch out for me, and provide for me! Without him, none of this would’ve been possible. - But here’s what that means for any lovely brides looking to hire me next year! Jump in and send me an inquiry FAST! These two spots have the potential to be booked veryyyyy soon, and after that I will be taking on no more weddings for 2019! The reason? I’ll explain: - I’ve decided to take on a little less weddings next year than this year. And this is a good thing! It allows me to focus more on the couples I have with me rather than be spread thin with too many projects, and it allows me to be more available for LIFE. I’ve seen how working 24/7 at this job and trying to keep up has affected not only me and my health, but my family life with my husband as well. I’m trying to be intentional and take more time for life next year. - BUT, (and this is huge!!) I am always accepting inquiries for elopements, engagements, and proposals. So if you are eloping or planning to propose, feel free to always reach out to me! - All this to say, if you want me at your wedding next year, dancing like a crazy woman, eating allll your cake, and capturing your big day, then this is the time to hit me up! 🙌🏻✨ _____________________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #adventurouslovestories #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementweddingphotographer
Her veil almost flew away like 10 times and I tripped over a metal cart and ate it so bad but this makes it all worth it. Pure beauty. ✨ - I flew up to SF for the weekend to party with these two, and I’ve never felt so welcomed! I attended their rehearsal dinner and pretty much felt like a guest their entire day. So glad I got to celebrate with such wonderful people! But, now it’s time to fly home to the hubs and get ready for ICELAND in 3 days aka the place that’s been on my bucket list for the past 5 years. I’m so excited I could pee. ______________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #engagementphotos #engagement #engagementsession #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #californiaweddingphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #elopementlove #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementphotographer