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I’ve got a bold statement for you. Wanna know what it is? You can be whoever you want to be. ✨ Yep. Guess what? You don’t HAVE to do something a certain way because that’s the way most people do it, or tell you to do it. ✨ I’m talking about college. The way you get married. Where you choose to live. What career you decide to chase. ✨ You know the saying, “You can do anything if you just put your mind to it!”? Well, to be honest, if there was ever a more perfect era or generation to apply this to, it’s this one right now. ✨ When I was in school, I originally wanted to major in Media Communications. I liked film, and I thought I’d be really good at it. But when reality set in and I told the lie to myself that it would “never be able to pay the bills” or “it’s not a feasible career,” I settled with the General Communications degree and 9-5 corporate marketing job. Guess how long that lasted. 😂 ✨ The lie that we tell ourselves - that we’re not good enough, we’ll never make it, we’re frauds because we don’t have degrees, we have to put on an impressive wedding for everyone to accept us - prevents us from really doing what we were really made (and want!) to do. I believe I was meant to find photography and build a business out of it. But if I had listened to the lies or the “warnings”, I would have never followed it, and I wouldn’t be where I am today. ✨ Friend, STOP those lies right now. The fact is: You CAN build a business doing your passion. You CAN make 6 figures and not have a degree. You CAN have a meaningful wedding day without having to keep the traditions. ✨ Just because it seems to always be done a certain way, doesn’t mean t has to ALWAYS be done that way. There are different paths to different destinations! So don’t be afraid to take the one less traveled - I promise you’ll enjoy it a lot more. 😊✨
I wanna chat for a second about seasons. And I’m talking about some of the life seasons we go through. Like, The abundant seasons. The dry seasons. The seasons of receiving. The seasons of giving. Seasons of winning. Seasons of losing. Seasons of waiting. Seasons of gratitude. — I guess this is fresh on my mind because I’ve been thinking a lot about my current season. I’ve been in a giant season of waiting. For a big move. For changes in my life. For direction. It’s just allllll kind of one big question mark right now. And I guess if I know myself best, I’m not one to wait. James can attest to this, but I have the WORST patience in the world! And on top of it all, I like to have control and go go go until I succeed and I’m done. — But if there’s one thing I’ve learned most in this process, it’s that I can’t (and shouldn’t) do anything without first taking it up with God, and waiting on HIM for direction. Which is why I’m still in a waiting game - waiting for him to direct my path. And diving FIERCELY into his word and prayer with him. — Sometimes, a season of waiting can be discouraging and disguised as failure. Sometimes stagnancy can look like failure - you’re not moving forward (or at least it feels that way). But whether you realize it or not, God is working and moving in your life - And it’s up to us to recognize that most. Because it’s easy to get in our own heads and make our own perceptions about things. — And if there’s really anything I want y’all to grab from this, it’s that you are not in this alone. No matter what season you’re in. You will never, ever be in this alone. So take courage in that friend! ✨The season you are in right now is right where you need to be. ✨ Remember your thoughts and feelings through this time - write them down! Pick up journaling! Keep track, and see the progress and how you come out in this season. Honestly, that’s what I’ve been doing and I can’t even tell you how amazing it’s been. 😊 Moral of the story: whatever season you’re in right now, you’ve got this. And it’s right where you need to be. 💕
I don’t think I’ve ever met a couple as goofy as Paul and Dani. I loved capturing their TRUE silly and wonderful personalities during this shoot! Lots of tag, giggles, silly faces, and misty wonderfulness! ✨ We originally picked this location because of the view (the LA skyline is usually visible from here!), but as you may know, when the smog mixes with the fog in the early morning in LA, you don’t get much of that view. 😂 So the lesson we learned: even though the setting and weather can be unexpected, we can still have a BLAST capturing beautiful love. 🙌🏻 _____________________ #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 #arizonaweddingphotographer
Throwback Tuesday to that time my beautiful friend @katiekathrynkate threw on a wedding dress in the fjords and twirled for @hilaurenhello and I 💕 (and yes I guess I just made throwback Tuesday a thing 🤦🏼‍♀️😂). ✨ If I’m being honest, life lately has been strange. James has been working a lot at his new fire job, and I’ve been at the house working alone more often than not. It’s pretty lonely sometimes when you don’t have coworkers to chat with at the office... or have lunch with. ✨ It’s been a HUGE season of trusting God and seeing his plan in my life - and things are changing friends. BIG things. And I’m currently in the process of developing a plan of action that I’m excited to share soon. (And no I’m not pregnant. 🙈) ✨ But in the meantime, if you’re in a similar season, I just want to encourage you to trust. There’s always a plan for everything, and don’t be afraid to take action to change your situation if you’re feeling stuck in a rut. You have the power to change your situation. You have the power to create a different way. Just trust in the Lord and he will get you there! 😊✨ __________________ #danipuringtonphotography #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #californiaweddingphotographer #californiaelopementphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementlove #oregonelopementphotographer #washingtonelopementphotographer #norwayweddingphotographer #norwegianweddingphotographer #norwayelopement
Old ford trucks, the Tetons, and these two. Really doesn’t get much better. ✨ So much goodness from Allison and Clif’s quaint little bluegrass, backyard wedding. Like I’m legit considering building a vacation home out in Jackson Hole one day... honestly one of the prettiest places I’ve ever been. I really can’t wait to share more with y’all! AND CAN WE ALSO TALK ABOUT THEIR PUP?!? 😭😭 ✨ In the meantime, I’ve got 6 meetings and a bunchhhh of emails to get around to and it’s already 5pm. Send help. or coffee. or chocolate. or both. 😂 ________________________________ #danipuringtonphotography #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #californiaweddingphotographer #californiaelopementphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementlove #oregonelopementphotographer #washingtonelopementphotographer #utahelopementphotographer #wyomingweddingphotographer #wyomingelopement #jacksonwyomingwedding #jacksonwyomingphotographer #weddinginspo #elopementphotography
Grabbed some wispies and played with them during Lexi and Kevin’s romantics. I know it’s silly but idk it was a lot of fun and we got weird with it and laughed a lot and I’m not mad. 🤷🏼‍♀️😂 Meanwhile, sad to be leaving Wyoming, but excited to get home to my own bed and my pup and my husbabe. Even though we’re not even closeeeee to being done with wedding season (not until like Nov tbh 😂), it’s good to take breaks and be with the people you love and enjoy this life we have. Just a friendly reminder that your life shouldn’t revolve solely on your work. 😊 _____________________ #danipuringtonphotography #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #californiaweddingphotographer #californiaelopementphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementlove #oregonelopementphotographer #washingtonelopementphotographer #utahelopementphotographer #arizonaweddingphotographer #arizonaelopementphotographer
Perfect place at the perfect time. Idk, felt like sharing.. 😄 Back story: I was driving home from Yellowstone last night and was taken aback by the amazing beauty of this mountain range as the sun was setting - and then I saw it. An opportunity to get an extremely unique shot. And I had to sprint down an old dirt road to get it. And it only lasted for 30 seconds. But I got it. And I’m v proud of this shot. So I had to share it! 😊 P.S: if you’d like to make this your wallpaper (have had quite a few people ask!), go to my story! 😄 Okay but now back to your regularly scheduled program of wedding posts. ✌🏻 _______________________ #danipuringtonphotography #thegrandtetons #grandtetons #grandtetonnationalpark #elopementinspiration #wyomingweddingphotographer #wyoming #nature
Hey hey, friend!! Did you hear?!?! I’m offering something REALLY COOL and you should to check it out!! Swipe left to see more! — ✨ Introducing my new and improved mentor sessions!!!! WOOOOOOT!!!! I can’t tell you how truly excited I am about these!! I believe they can change the way we educated people in this industry - because one session sometimes is not enough!! These are built not only to help you grow and get educated, but also to help you with strategic planning and coordinating for your business over the span of 3-6 months! 🙌🏻 The Plan: lets meet more than once! With the quarterly or 6 month mentorship options, I’ll check up on you once a month to see how you’re doing and go over the homework that I’ve assigned to you. This is not only a FANTASTIC way to really hone in and get you rolling, but I’ll also get to be with you every step of the way so we can see what’s working and maybe what didn’t! ✨ The Why: honestly, one time sessions are great to answer questions, but if you’re looking for specific help in your specific business situation, this is WAYYY more hands-on than any workshop ticket you’ll ever invest in - and it’s designed to be that way! ✨ I’m passionate about teaching others about this amazing business, and if you’re looking for a new mentor to invest in as you grow, I promise I won’t let ya down! We’re in this together. And I want to be with you every step of the way! 🙌🏻 ANNNDDDDD if that’s not enough to get ya thinking, I’m offering $100 off to anyone who reaches out before July 1st for any 3-6 month mentorships! FREAKING WORTH. IT. So what’s holding you back? What are you waiting for? Let’s chat and see how we can get you on track to building your dream career - and let’s do it TOGETHER! 😊💕 ____________________ #danipuringtonphotography #elopementphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #norwayweddingphotographer #weddingphotographer #photobugcommunity #elopementphotography
sunrise romance ✨ Currently on my way to Wyoming for an amazing wedding in the Tetons! Can’t WAIT to see my lovely couple and celebrate with them!! 🙌🏻 Alsoooooo I plan on driving to Yellowstone all by myself and exploring the area (cause why not) and I’d love some recommendations on things to check out while I’m there (BESIDES old faithful because that’s like duh). I’ve never been before and I’m excited to explore!! 😊 ______________________ #danipuringtonphotography #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #californiaweddingphotographer #californiaelopementphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementlove #oregonelopementphotographer #washingtonelopementphotographer #utahelopementphotographer #yosemiteelopementphotographer #yosemitenationalpark #yosemitewedding #yosemiteelopement
To say that visiting this place was a dream is actually a huge understatement... because I had been dreaming about this moment since middle school (for 12 years, to be exact). ✨ I’ll never forget stumbling across a picture of this place on my first laptop ever (the ones that were white... I’m talking the OG MacBook 😂) and saving it as my desktop background. I’d look at it every day and dream about making the trek out to visit one day. And well, a couple of weeks ago, that dream came true. ✨ As you might know, I was given a fantastic opportunity to capture a beautiful wedding in a small village in France not far from this place, and getting to enjoy and explore because I was given this fantastic opportunity really puts into perspective how blessed we are as photographers. I got to fulfill a pretty big dream, and a lot of that is due to the career that I have. ✨ Don’t skip over on recognizing the little things! You are blessed and given opportunities that you might not recognize are great, but underneath the surface, they could be everything. You just have to be ready to see it. 😉✨ 1st and 2nd photo 📷: @hilaurenhello edited by me! _______________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventure #adventureculture #adventureawaits #engagementphotographer #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementlove #francewedding #montsaintmichel #elopementphotographer
Been busy away in my edit cave the past couple of days, off of Instagram and completely immersed in my work, and tbh it’s exactly what I needed. Now, I get to deliver this beautiful gallery today, and I sincerely loved reliving every moment of it when I was putting it together. From the moment we arrived, this day was special. Indy and Chad had waited YEARS for this day, and it was honestly nothing short of magical. ✨ Check more on my blog to see more of what I’m talking about (link in story!!!)! They had an incredible and emotional day! I promise - this isn’t one you’re gonna want to miss! 😉🙌🏻 ________________________ #danipuringtonphotography #clairepettibone #weddinginspo #weddingdress #engagementphotographer #adventurousengagement #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #adventuroussouls #adventurouslovestories #dirtybootsandmessyhair #LOVEANDWILDHEARTS #belovedstories #delightfulstories #truelovestory #staywild #wanderingweddings #photobugcommunity #californiaweddingphotographer #californiaelopementphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementlove #oregonelopementphotographer #washingtonelopementphotographer #redwoodwedding #redwoodselopement #nestledownwedding #losgatosweddingphotographer #elopementinspiration #elopementphotography
This wedding season, I’ve made a new goal to push my comfort zone. Let me tell you why: ✨ Having multiple seasons under my belt, it’s easy for me to fall into the habit of capturing all the same things my couples want on a wedding day - but after a while, it becomes comfortable. Too comfortable. Almost to the point where we can begin to lose excitement with our work, or even worse, fall into burnout and begin to despise the work we do. That’s a scary place to be, friends. ✨ While I was at Lexi and Kevin’s wedding this past Saturday, I was capturing open dancing photos. Seeing that I had enough dancing captured already and 30 minutes left before the wedding was over, I decided to push myself. What were the things that I liked in this scene right now? What could I play with in-camera - NOT in photoshop? (Reason: because in camera brings it to life so much quicker, and I believe, fosters more room for creativity on the day of! 🤫) BUT ANYWAYS ✨ I saw the lights, I saw Lexi and Kevin dancing together, and so the gears started to turn. I wanted these pretty lights alllll around them, so it looked like it was just them on the dance floor, creating magic, on the most special day of their lives. ✨ SO, I took the case off of my iPhone, placed it perfectly in front of my lens, and voila! That’s when this happened. ✨ And although it’s not absolutely perfect and my ISO was bumped higher than I would have liked, I’m still really proud of it and proud of myself for trying something new and different. 😊✨ My encouragement for you: don’t get too comfortable. Keep growing, keep experimenting, and keep challenging your comfort zone!! Start creating images you’re proud of if you’re feeling like you’re in a rut. You’ll enjoy the ride of this career a lot more when you can challenge yourself. ✨ Now, let’s create some more magic, friends. ✨ ___________________ #danipuringtonphotography #adventurousweddingphotographer #authenticlovemag #weddings #weddinginspo