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Did you know there’s going to be an EPICCC meteor shower tonight?? We planned a last minute (like planned this morning last minute) camping trip to the mountains to go see it. Get yourself somewhere with clear skies and no light pollution to check it out! Our universe is pretty cool, folks. ✨ _____________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #engagementphotos #engagement #engagementsession #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #elopementphotographer #joshuatreeelopement #elopement
Walkin’ to the weekend like 👆🏻 (also, Tanners face as he looks back at his bride. 😂 he’s like DANNNGG my wife is hot)! __________ Oh man I’m happy it’s Friday! This week has been a little insane. With moving our stuff, breathing in ashes (and having insane headaches), and sweating sweating sweating because it’s 90 degrees allllll day, I’m ready for a little break. BUT GUYS. I’m so so excited for next week! _________________ We may or may not be driving 12 hours straight to an awesome location for an awesome shoot with awesome people. It’s just going to be really really awesome. 🙃 _________________ SO stay tuned on the gram next week to see where we are going, what we’re doing, and a little BTS action of our shoot! 🙈 _____________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #engagementphotos #engagement #engagementsession #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #oregonweddingphotographer #washingtonweddingphotographer #tahoewedding #tahoeweddingphotographer
Trying to dance when your world is crazy/unpredictable/restless is tough. But I keep reminding myself to do it. And honestly, it reminds me of really how lucky I am. To have a roof over my head. A God that looks after me. A husband that loves me. And a job I love so so much. ▪️ But I want to chat for a sec. A lot of people have been asking me how I got to this point. I get questions like, “How did you get to be successful and full time and to where you are right now?”, and I think, “oh WOW, how can I sum this up into one message?” And the truth is, I simply can’t. ▪️ I got to where I am today because I worked at it, all the time, every day, pouring myself into this career. Because it was (and still is) my dream job. And it didn’t come overnight, and it wasn’t easy. ▪️ Through countless struggles, tears, and sleepless nights, I am where I am today because of sacrifices. And I’m going to say it again: FOLKS. Success does not come to you overnight. Comparing yourself to someone else’s journey (as cliche as it sounds) is no bueno! SO, I want to encourage you. ▪️ YOU can create your success. YOU can determine whether or not you’ve made it. YOU can be your own boss. YOU can make your dreams happen. —- This is NOT determined by how many followers you have. NOT by how many likes you get on your photos. NOT by the lies and insecurities you fill your head with. ▪️ So get moving. Make your mark! Set your own path to success. Everyone’s journey is different, and I of all people have to remind myself of this constantly. ——- So tell me (and I want to get raw and real here): what’s one thing you’ve been struggling with? What’s holding you back? Let’s talk about it and start a conversation!💕 👇🏻 ___________________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousweddingphotographer #washingtonweddingphotographer #oregonweddingphotographer #motivation #seattleweddingphotographer
When your first dance is literally perfection. ✨ These two were twirling, dipping, and owning the floor with their first dance. My second shooter @christanormanphoto and I were so mesmerized with how beautiful they were together! It was such a precious moment, and this photo is one of my faves. ✨ Despite everything that’s happening with the fire by our house (check out my story for pics if you’re curious!), I’m really really excited to send Emma and Devin their gallery today. It made this stressful day just a little bit better, because I got to relive all the emotions, laughs, tears, and beautiful moments. I truly am thankful for this job of mine! ✨ But for those concerned (and thank you already for your prayers!!) we are most likely going to evacuate our place. It’s weird thinking about what’s worth packing in a moments notice, and how much stuff we have that we don’t need. I’m pretty stressed out today to say the least, and I’m kind of feeling angry. This is the last thing I needed this month - the craziest work month for me this year 😅. Anyways, I’m still reaching out to y’all for your prayers. It’s scary to thing we could lose a lot of our stuff to a fire, so just prayers for safety for the firefighters on the job, peoples homes, and of course peoples safety. 💕 __________________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #engagementphotos #engagement #engagementsession #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #oregonweddingphotographer #washingtonweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #wedding #weddingdressinspo
Oh man. What can I say about this day at Mt Rainier. It was something out of a story book. 🗻 We started in stormy weather, not a drop on us, then all of a sudden, downpour! 🌧🌧 It was crazy and terrifying, but the moment we started running back down the trail for shelter (cause there was thunder cracking above us), I asked them to dance a bit. We were laughing sooo hard, dripping wet, hair in our faces, and soaking wet shoes, twirling as we ran back to the inn. ⛈ When we got to shelter, we sipped some hot cocoa and just smiled. What an adventure today was!!!! But it wasn’t over yet. We talked about our game plan, and if we were going to head back home, but then all of a sudden, the clouds disappeared, the trails were clear of people, and Mt. Rainier was in full sight. Something that’s soooo rare after a thunder storm apparently! ☀️ We immediately lept out of our seats and ran for the meadows. The sunset was insane, and we were ALONE. Something so so rare at popular spots in National Parks - especially in the summer time! It was magical. And all I want to do is go back and take pictures there forever and ever. Who’s down for an adventure like that? 🙌🏻 ________________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #engagementphotos #engagement #engagementsession #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #washingtonweddingphotographer #oregonweddingphotographer #mountrainier #mountrainierelopement #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementphotographer
🛑 ATTENTION FRIENDS! 🛑 Slow your scroll and CHECK. IT. OUT. ✨ I’m having a ✨G I V E A W A Y ✨ for one photographer, and one lucky couple!! Say WHAAAAAAAAAT?!?!! ✨ 1. The Prize for Photographers: Im offering one F R E E in-the-field mentor session! (Valued at $800!!!!). I will find an amazing couple for us to photograph, and we will sit down a couple hours before the shoot to go over all your business questions and help you develop a strategy to success! THEN we go out and shoot together in any location you want!! Yes, ANYWHERE in 2019 (within the US!). ✨ 2. The Prize for Couples: I’m offering one F R E E adventure session with you and your love in 2019! We can go anywhere you want and shoot ALLLLL DAY. Yup. Anywhere, all day (valued at $1,000+!!!). ✨ HERES HOW TO WIN!! —— Photographers: 1. Share the graphic in my story and tag me (so I know you did it!)! 2. Tag your friends in comments of this post! Each comment with a tagged friend is an extra entry! - simple enough! ✨ Couples: 1. Share why you want an adventure session and where you want to go in the comments below on this post👇🏻👇🏻 2. Share the graphic in my story and tag me (so I know you did it!) ✨ THATS IT. The winner will be announced when we hit 10,000 FOLLOWERS (we’re sooo close people!). The winners for the mentorship will randomly be selected in a draw, and the couples will be selected based on your wonderful comments! ✨ READY. SET. GO!!!! _______________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #engagementphotos #engagement #engagementsession #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #giveaway #mountrainier #washingtonweddingphotographer #10kgiveaway
Excited to head back to this place with the hubs in a couple weeks! ✨ Traveling can be exhausting and overwhelming, but I love getting to return to places like Yosemite and hang out with amazing couples. Every time I go, it’s insanely magical and worth every second. ✨ ALSO, I had mentioned a while ago looking for a photographer to take photos of James and I while we’re there too, and the offer still stands! If you’re still interested and want to shoot photos like this 👆🏻then comment below! 👇🏻 The day we’d like our photos taken is August 24th, and I’ll be announcing the photog on Sunday so STAY TUNED AND GET PUMPED!!! 🙌🏻 _____________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #engagementphotos #engagement #engagementsession #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #californiaweddingphotographer #oregonweddingphotographer #elopementphotography #washingtonweddingphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #yosemite #yosemiteelopement
Took a hot second to be with Jesus these past few days, and it was so refreshing. Diving back into identity, and who I am in Christ, and how this job of mine is such a fantastic tool to glorify him. But not only that, I also realized you never really know how much you are connected to your phone until you don’t have it - or service - for 3 days straight. 🌿 Coming back to reality and service today, I have: 57 new inquiries and emails, 45 unread text messages, and a crap ton of photos waiting to be edited. And a plane to catch to Washington tomorrow. 😅 Trying not to be overwhelmed and take each day step by step, so for now, we’re just driving these long 8 hours home from Sacramento and praying for lotssss of endurance these next couple of days. 😊 ✨ PS: if you’re waiting for an email for me, fear not! I will be responding to them tonight and tomorrow! Thanks for your patience friends 💕 ___________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #elopementphotography #elopementphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #oregonweddingphotographer #washingtonweddingphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #coloradoweddingphotographer #tahoeweddingphotographer
Have you ever been on the go for too long that you start to feel the burnout - the lack of motivation for pretty much anything, even hanging out with friends? Well guys, that’s dangerous territory. And honestly, I’ve been feeling it a lot lately. ——- August is kind of a crazy month for me - I’m only going to be home for a couple days at a time before I have to travel every weekend, and we’re moving at the end of the month on top of that. ———- I had to ask for help. Help moving out, cleaning our apartment, and moving into our new place. It’s been a pretty busy and stressful season, and while I love the travel and working with amazing people, it can take a huuuuge toll on my mental and physical health. ——— Moral of the story: I think it’s important to ask for help where you need it. My friends and family are more than happy to help us move out, and it’s lifted such a huge weight off of my shoulders. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Your health and happiness should come before your success. ✨ ____________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #desertweddingphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #oregonweddingphotographer #washingtonweddingphotographer #elopementphotographer
The ground was a bit muddy from the thunderstorms earlier, but Emily and Michael were down to get some dirt on their clothes, and it was fantastic. 🙌🏻 I never quite know what exactly is going to happen on each shoot. A lot of my creativity and inspo comes from the place itself - what does the light look like, where would my couple fit, what should I have them do? But ultimately, they always turn out SO beautiful and so unique to each couple, and I seriously love that. ✨ I love being with the care-free adventurers who aren’t afraid to get a little dirty, or go off-roading to an insanely remote location, or hike to incredible views. To me, the less tourism in a place, the friggin better. Privacy and an entire place to ourselves to explore gets my heart beating so fast. 🌿 SO are you down for adventure? To take photos that will be unlike any others? To explore this beautiful planet, laugh like crazy, and get a little mud on your pants? Then we should talk. 😊 _________________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #engagementphotos #engagement #engagementsession #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #californiaweddingphotographer #oregonweddingphotographer #washingtonweddingphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer
Currently sick as a 🐶 from all this traveling, and I’ve got two weddings this weekend. Wedding season is probably the worst time to go down, but it’s also a time we’re must susceptible. 🤦🏼‍♀️ This job doesn’t come with sick days. Most days you can’t take off, and on those days, you’ve got to power through like a trooper. I bring my go-to essentials: Afrin, DayQuil, and water to make me 85% better. And then I sleep it off when I get home. 😷 I guess this occupation really isn’t for the faint of heart. Some of the toughest people I know do this job, and there’s a reason why. You’ve got to power through whatever is happening to you personally, mentally, and physically, to be there for those couples you love (and I love all of mine so so much!!). Being a wedding photographer is one of the greatest joys in my life, but I’ve got to remember to rest more often. This is my body’s way of telling me to 🛑✋🏻 and rest. Listen to your body friends! 🌿 Also, I’m actually feeling a lot better resting until this afternoon and admiring these two’s incredible engagement photos. We went to the aquarium and it was UNREAL. Can’t wait to share more! ✨ ____________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #engagementphotos #engagement #engagementsession #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #californiaweddingphotographer #oregonweddingphotographer #washingtonweddingphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer
Okay I HAVE to share this photo because it’s probably one of my favorites ever from Jenny and Tanner’s Wedding! Let me tell ya why: ✨ As I was taking this shot, there was the most wonderful gust of wind to cool us down from the humid day, and then a HUGE bolt of lighting jetted across the sky! I had to go back and check all my photos to see if I got it but my shutter JUST missed it and I was so bummed, but guys. It was the most crazy thing ever. I’m also just super obsessed with them too tbh. _________________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #elopementphotography #elopementphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #oregonweddingphotographer #washingtonweddingphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #laketahoewedding #tahoewedding