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Flying to the first of many out of state weddings this year tomorrow, and I couldn’t be more ready to kick things off! 🙌🏻 I mentioned in my last post that I really didn’t have much going on this month, and tbh, it’s been an unexpected time of rest. And I’ve never been more ready to dive into this summer’s wedding season! 🙈 First stop, Nashville. Next stop, Norway. ... then next next stop, The French Countryside. 😊✨ BRING ON THE JET LAG am I right?!😂 Where are YOU headed to this summer?!?! Let me know below!!!👇🏻👇🏻🙈 _______________________ #danipuringtonphotography #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #truelovestory #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #californiaweddingphotographer #californiaelopementphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementlove #oregonelopementphotographer #washingtonelopementphotographer #utahelopementphotographer #arizonaweddingphotographer #arizonaelopementphotographer #redwoodselopement #forestwedding #losgatosweddingphotographer #redwoodwedding #weddingdressinspo
It’s easy to compare yourself to what other people are doing - essentially, what other people’s highlights are. ✨ Lately, I’ve been a little freaked out having only 2 weddings this May and watching all my photog friends out on triple header wedding weekends. I kept catching myself thinking, “...did I under book myself? Am I starting to fail?” But then I remembered- I took on LESS this year for a reason. So I could focus fiercely on the clients I have and give them 110% of my experience, quality of product, and more. 25 weddings this year may seem like a lot, but compared to the 32 weddings last year, it’s been a HUGE difference. ✨ As I was standing here in this photo, scouting for Lindsey and David’s sunrise elopement the next day, I remember feeling thankful. Thankful that this job can take me to places like this, and that I don’t actually HAVE to hustle 24/7 and book as much as I can. I am allowed to REST and enjoy what I’m doing without stressing about what weddings I have 2-3 weeks from now. ✨ Friend, if this is you, know that sometimes LESS can be MORE. Charging what you’re worth so you can take on less and give an AMAZING client experience is worth more than trying to make as much as you can by booking as much as you can. Honestly, that just sounds like burnout and health problems waiting to happen (speaking from experience here). ✨ Enjoy the journey. Enjoy the ride. Take it day by day. And don’t forget to put your HEALTH and WELL BEING first! 😊 ___________________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #californiaweddingphotographer #californiaelopementphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementlove #oregonelopementphotographer #washingtonelopementphotographer #utahelopementphotographer #yosemiteelopementphotographer
Laguna + tag in the sand + amazing couples like Hannah and Tate = a few of my favorite things. ✨ Andddd guess what? We leave for Norway and France in 2 WEEKS and I’m such a Type A person and need to plan out every detail.... Sooooo I’m currently planning my life away. 😂 Any recommendations on places to visit while we’re out there?!?! 🙈👇🏻👇🏻 _____________________ #danipuringtonphotography #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #engagementphotos #engagement #engagementsession #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #californiaweddingphotographer #californiaelopementphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementlove #oregonelopementphotographer #washingtonelopementphotographer #utahelopementphotographer #lagunabeachweddingphotographer #lagunabeachengagementphotos #engagementringinspiration
Can I be bold and say something real quick? 🌿 If you’re feeling like you’re not enough, hopeless, or just down-right negative about yourself right now, I’m here to tell you HOLD UP. ✋🏻 🌿 Guess what? This culture will always fail you. It will always tell you that you need to buy this or go here to be perfect. But the fact of the reality is, you will never be perfect. 🌿 Bold statement, huh? 🙈 🌿 But what’s also translated with perfection (and the lack thereof) is failure, unworthiness, and feelings of not being enough. 🌿 I think this is the BIGGEST lie we can fall for. Because the actual fact of the matter is: You ARE worthy. You ARE enough. You ARE beautifully and wonderfully made. 🌿 Don’t let this culture, aka what others share or post or tell you to be, influence your life. If social media is the root of the problem, then please know this: Instagram is NOT life, and never will be. 🌿 Harness the truth, that there is only one man who was ever perfect, and because of that, we can be imperfect and COVERED with grace. So I guess you could say that HE is life - not Insta. 🙌🏻 🌿 Don’t find your value in this little app. Find your value in the real truth. 🌿 So friend, if this is you or someone you know needs to hear this today, tag them below. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 I wanted to share what was on my heart this morning, and I hope that this encouraged you! 🌿 Keep fighting, keep on trekking on, and keep killin the game you boss babe you! 💕🙌🏻 __________________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #yosemitewedding #yosemiteelopementphotographer #yosemit#delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #californiaweddingphotographer #californiaelopementphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementlove #oregonelopementphotographer #washingtonelopementphotographer #utahelopementphotographer #yosemiteelopement #yosemitenps
This day started off unexpectedly. 🌧 We were expecting sun and the best golden hour photos for their big day, but God has some bigger and crazier plans. 🌧🌧 While it started drizzling before Megan went down the lonnnggg staircase to see her groom, I looked at her, wind blowing our hair all over the place, and sai, “Are you ready for this?” And she gave me the BIGGEST smile. 🌧🌧 Moments after Megan and Hayden’s first look, it started actually HURRICANE-ING all over La Jolla - something is San Diegans aren’t really prepared for. Yet despite the unexpected weather, Megan and Hayden’s love was the greatest story of the day. And I had an absolute blast running around in the rain getting drenched all day with these two! ✨ Check out more of Megan and Hayden’s big day on the blog (link in my story and bio!)!! Trust me - you’re gonna want to see more! 😍 ———- Venue: @darlington_house Coordinator: @willmusweddings Florist: @bluebellflorals Video: @andrewjabajian ______________________ #danipuringtonphotography #elopementphotography #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #californiaweddingphotographer #californiaelopementphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementlove #oregonelopementphotographer #washingtonelopementphotographer #elopementphotographer #rainydaywedding #weddinginspo #weddingdressinspo #weddingfirstlook #firstlookwedding
I approached @bradysclayton with the idea for a different kind of promo video - and boy did he RUN with it. ✨ I wanted it to be different, and totally me! And if I’m being honest, the cinematic really pretty artistic vibe promo videos were cool for other people, but honestly, I’m SUCH a goofy person to take that too seriously. And when Brady and I were brainstorming, we thought that THIS would be something really cool to put together. 🙈 Because, let’s be real, I love grilled cheese and pretty much anything else cheese WAYYYY too much. So we obvs had to include it 😂 ANYWAYS so many exciting things happening over here I can’t even handle it! God’s been moving me in so many directions and I love finally seeing my projects come to life!! 🙌🏻 Be sure to swipe left to see the ENTIRE video! And if you’re looking for a video guy to create your promo video, 10/10 recommend hiring @bradysclayton at @sterlingcollective . He’s a genius behind the camera!!! PSSST.... did you also know that I also just released another post on the photog education blog??! Head to my story to find out more!! ________________________ #danipuringtonphotography #engagementphotographer #adventurousweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #californiaelopementphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementlove #oregonelopementphotographer #washingtonelopementphotographer #utahelopementphotographer #arizonaweddingphotographer #arizonaelopementphotographer
Amelia + Andy wanted something simple but meaningful, so they decided an intimate ceremony in San Diego was the way to go. ✨ Surrounded by two close friends, they said their “I do’s” under an arch just in front of the San Diego Courthouse, and shortly after, celebrated with some paleo-friendly cake and expensive champagne. Also, Andy sang Amelia the sweetest love song and it was one of the sweetest moments I think I’ve ever captured. ✨ I felt so honored to be there for such a special moment in their lives! Moments like this are truly what make my job so special, and can’t WAIT to share more love stories coming up soon! ✨ Wedding season is about to hit ya girl SUPER hard in just 2 weeks, so buckle up everyone because it’s going to be WILD and crazy! 🙌🏻🙌🏻😄 anyone else have a crazy wedding season ahead of them? Are you ready for it? 😂👇🏻👇🏻 ——————- Florals: @native_poppy ________________________ #danipuringtonphotography #courthouseelopement #loveelope #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #californiaweddingphotographer #californiaelopementphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #californiaelopement #sandiegoelopementphotographer #sandiegoelopement
Plz bring your horses to your wedding. Forever and always amen. 🙌🏻 Speaking of awesome animals, my pup Coco will NOT eat her food - she’s a little stubborn baby. But yet, she’ll eat all her treats. Every time. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Anyone else have stubborn puppies? How did you teach them to do the right thing? HALP! 🙏🏻 ————— Venue: @nestldownevents Florist: @asieldesign Dress: Custom gown from @clairepettibone Catering: @poetryinmotioncatering _________________________ #danipuringtonphotography #weddinghorses #weddingswithhorses #weddingdressinspo #weddinginspo #wedphotoinspiration #engagementphotographer #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #nestledownwedding #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #californiaweddingphotographer #californiaelopementphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementlove #oregonelopementphotographer #washingtonelopementphotographer #utahelopementphotographer #arizonaweddingphotographer #arizonaelopementphotographer
HAPPPYYYY MONDAY everyone!! Anyone else super stoked to start the week... just me? 🙈 ✨ Wanna know a secret? When I worked at my 9-5 job, I used to HATE Monday’s. Like with a living passion. ✨ I despised having to get up early for a job I wasn’t excited to do, and in the meantime leave my husband for pretty much the whole day to do it. Doesn’t sound fun, huh? ✨ Well. Let me tell you. Now that photography has become my FULL-TIME career - Monday’s have become one of my new favorite days of the week! ...you’re probably rolling your eyes at me rn, and honestly I don’t blame you. I’ve been there. Like, “Who is this overly excited chick? She has too much energy. She needs to calm down. And I need more coffee.”
We weren’t totally sure we were going to do this hike at 4 in the morning. But guess what? We did it. And it was 1000002847272% worth it. ✨ I think sunrises in Yosemite will always be my favorite thing to photograph. For one, the crowds are almost non-existent. And that’s pretty rare for such an amazing place like this. Second, that view is one of my favorite views in the entire world. (LIKE RIGHT?!) ✨ Lindsey, David, Darby (@velazquezphotography my lovely assistant for the week) and I got up at 4am to hike up a giant hill of switchbacks to get this awesome view. The night before, they were questioning whether it’d be worth it or not (b/c let’s be real - 4am is v early). BUT, as their photographer and coordinator, I knew I had to input my opinion. 🌿 Not only was this one of their favorite hikes ever, but I knew it was also SUCH a spectacular view as the sun comes up over half dome. And I knew that it would be 10000% worth it for them. So I gave them my opinion to do it, and they completely trusted me. ✨ I’m so glad they did, because afterwards, we ALL agreed that it was totally 100% worth it! And I think that goes a long way of saying: trust your photographer. If they are experienced in elopements, and how to scout properly for timing and lighting, then you can bet your bottom dollar that you will get killerrrr shots like this. ✨ _______________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #engagementphotos #engagement #engagementsession #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #californiaweddingphotographer #californiaelopementphotographer #destinationweddingphotographe#yosemiteelopementphotographer #yosemiteelopement #yosemitenps #yosemitenationalpark #yosemiteweddingphotographer #yosemitewedding
This past week has been CRAZY. ✨ First, it started with an awesome and beautiful wedding in the Redwoods at like the coolest venue ever, then a gorgeous sunrise elopement in Yosemite 3 days later. I’m definitely beat, but in such a good way! ✨ To all my clients, THANK YOU for letting me celebrate with you! This week, while exhausting from travel, was so refreshing and rejuvenating. Sometimes I need a little reminder of how awesome this job really is, and this past week really did that. ✨ Feeling extremely grateful, and I can’t wait to share more! 😊 ______________________ #danipuringtonphotography #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #engagementphotos #engagement #engagementsession #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #californiaweddingphotographer #californiaelopementphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementlove #oregonelopementphotographer #washingtonelopementphotographer
tiny humans dancing in a sea of dunes ✨ Guys. These past couple days have been unreal. I can’t WAIT to share what I’ve been up to! In the meantime, we’re currently headed back to one of my fave places in the world (and if you guessed Yosemite, then you’re correct 😉), and we’re going for one of the most epic elopements ever! Be sure to stick around on the story for updates on what’s up! The photos that are coming soon are going to be so rad! ✌🏻 _______________________ #danipuringtonphotography #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #engagementphotos #engagement #engagementsession #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #californiaweddingphotographer #californiaelopementphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementlove #utahelopementphotographer #arizonaweddingphotographer #arizonaelopementphotographer