Fashion Friday + A Giveaway With Lisa Leonard

So it's been quite a while since I've done a Fashion Friday post!
Summer outfits mostly consist of cut offs and bathing suits... so nothing all that picture worthy.
I definitely can't wait for fall and all the lovely knits, boots and layers, that's for sure.

The primary reason for this post is actually to showcase this beautiful necklace from Lisa Leonard Designs! I chose this necklace because, let's be honest, I'm a lover of any sort of water.
And this pretty little thing reminds me of the sea.
And I'm a sucker for any sort of gold jewelry.
So it's the best of both worlds.

Anyway, along with this outfit post I have a fun giveaway for you guys!
Up for grabs is a $50 gift card to Lisa's oh so beautiful shop.


All you have to do to enter the giveaway is sign up for Lisa's newsletter 
(which additionally gets you 15% off your next purchase!)


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Giveaway ends September 23rd at 12am EST

Check back to this post next, next next Monday to see if you've won!
Good luck everyone!



Outfit details

Skirt- Thrifted (Also seen here)
Belt- Vintage
Shirt- Target
Necklace- Golden Shores Necklace by Lisa Leonards Designs
Shoes- Forever 21
Bracelet: Thrifted
Bag: Madewell

All photos by Meagan Abell




*****UPDATE*****
The winner is Sarah
Congrats girl!
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The Art of The Everyday

Photos from this trip

Lifestyle photography is defined, according to wikipedia, as:

A style of portrait/people photography which aims to capture and document real-life events, situations, or milestones in an artistic manner and the art of the everyday.

 I think I've discovered over the past few months that this, this sort of documenting, is my favorite. 
This is the kind of photography I like most.
One could argue that all forums of photography are "lifestyle" photography. And while that could be construed as true, I think my take on it, for me personally, is from a slightly different persepctive.
I like capturing the everyday.
Granted, the everyday isn't always routine and normal.
Sometimes it is, but not always. 
But it's unposed. Candid. Unplanned. Spontaneous. Unexpected.
And that's what I like capturing. 
I like capturing the moments that are happening about me in my everyday life, average or not. 
I think this is why I love photographing things when I travel so much, and why I love traveling so much in general. 
My everyday is different than it would be normally when I'm traveling. That, and it meshes with others and their everyday. In ways and places that are new and unpredictable to me. 

 I actually think the art of the everyday is an idea that, for me, encompasses more than just photography. 
It's about living life in the little moments, not just the big ones.
Being content with the normality and routine of the everyday sometimes.
Recognizing that in every day, there is art and beauty.
You just have to look for it.

Hannah | Senior Portraits

Meet Hannah.

This cutie wanted to take her senior portraits in some of her favorite Richmond spots.
Which, adoring this city the way that I do, I was super excited about!
So you might recognize Chop Suey Books and Plan 9 Records in these photos. Big shout out and huge thanks to them for letting us snap some shots during business hours!

If you're a senior it's not too late to book a spot for your own portraits!
Shoot me an email for more info.

 
 
 
 
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Check out more here.

Interested in getting some portraits of your own done?

Email me for more info: by.leney@gmail.com

A Happy List

 
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A HAPPY LIST//

salty skin. collarbone freckles. film from the beach. striped pillow cases. paperback books. putting things into perspective. fried green tomatoes. tie dye shirts. sandy hair. 9am. new plans to look forward to before current plans are even over yet. photoshoots first thing in the morning. crazy quilts. peaches. 


The Unforced Rhythms of Grace

Grace.

It's a word that's been on my mind as of late.
In thinking about it I realize it holds a double meaning for me.

Grace is defined as being a simple elegance. 
A refinement of movement.

Grace is also the unmerited favor of God. 
A divinely given blessing.

I've seen quite a bit of each in my life lately.
I want to continue to implant more of the first kind in my day to day routine.
And I want to continue to be thankful for the second kind, which I already have.



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