Photographers in the rain.

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Sorry I've been so absent lately. It's not you, it's me. It really is! Alright, it's you. Just kidding.

As I am sure I've mentioned before, my papa is both one of my best friends and one of my favourite photographers. When we hung out last I decided to blow some cobwebs off of my camera and experiment a little. All these pics were taken when I was trying out my grandfather's old lens which is an ultra zoom lens. It's so zoom-y that I was standing in our neighbours yard when I took these. Not. My stepmom has a beeeeaaauuuutiful garden that is just starting to bloom, and despite the rain I was determined to take pictures of it. I can't wait to get more use out of this lens, and I also can't wait to buy even more. What can I say, it runs in my blood. Enjoy these pictures of creatures, critters and creations!

Channelling the 70's!

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Today is a very special day to post these photos, as it's my momma's birthday! I'm so thankful to have her as one of my role models. She's one of the strongest women I know, with the strongest heart that has taught me so much. She is constantly the voice in the back of head, and I can't be proud of myself and my decisions with thanking her. Of all the things I've done in my life, none would have been possible without her love, and occasionally criticism... so "tough love" I guess. 

Segway: My mother has these two beautiful photos hanging in her bedroom from the 80's, and they are undoubtedly mummy-licious. I truly have the most beautiful mother in the world/in the history of time/in all the universe. Well, maybe. I got inspired by her big floppy hat, a touch of Sophia Loren, and challenged myself to a self-portrait series. Nothing too special, but definitely a fun way to kill a Saturday afternoon. Enjoy! And buon compleanno Mama ♥

May Instagram!

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Welcome to my last week of instas! The weather was so boootiful but then turned kinda sour. Before it did, I enjoyed these amazing smoothie popsicles from President's Choice. Nom nom nom! I went out on date night to see Men in Black 3 and I LOVED it. I think there was even more work put into this one than any other instalment, therefore may be even better than the original. Just saying! We went out for dinner for my mommy's b-day, she doesn't look a day over 40 ;) I got my latest shellac - a pretty pink. I went out for coffee a lot with my dad (because my boyfriend doesn't drink coffee, my dad is frequently my date).  I drew a picture of how being at work makes me feel (like a zombie, in case you were wondering). I went out for sushi with my wonderful friend Melissa and it was delicious as it always is. Hope your weekends were lovely my friends!

Channeling the 70's: Sneak Peak

Follow @caraallover Hey guys, here's a sneak peak and a self-portrait shoot I did :) Let me know what you think - more to come!

In my own little world.

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Woooah! It is NOT Friday. I can't believe it. A whole work week has gone by since I last posted, and that post wasn't even really that great. I have to try to keep up with a regular schedule! I've been really lacking in inspiration lately - it could be just a dry spell or it could be because I'm just tired. Who knows. Any good tips for getting back into the groove of things? 

Today Mother Nature decided to take a break from her usually sunny and cool days into a cold and rainy mess. Not complaining however, since our grass needs to grow and get green green green! Wasn't too happy with it early this morning on my walk to work, but at least I'm cosy inside now. Going out for coffee with my papa soon at a great new cafe downtown where everything is local. Want to know how to spell hippie? C-A-R-A. Or in this case, I guess B-R-U-C-E too. Have a super-duper Friday :)