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28 Years Around the Sun

Hello! Today is my birthday and I’m OFFICIALLY “late twenties” which is wild and insane and I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since I graduated high school and 6 … Continue reading28 Years Around the Sun

Rum-Soaked Golden Raisin and Walnut Knots

Last month I spent a solid, good two consecutive weeks being Chef Viviana, plumping myself and my family up with sugary carb foods like what I’m about to share today, … Continue readingRum-Soaked Golden Raisin and Walnut Knots

A Walk Through Cranbrook

Today was the first day of the rest of my life.  Without being too cryptic, I’ll say that I did things today that were cathartic and healing and I received … Continue readingA Walk Through Cranbrook

Jungle Fever

I realized when I posted these photos on my Instagram accounts that my photography Instagram (@vivianapodinaphotography) still says I’m participating (PROCRASTINATING) in the r/WeeklyPhotos 52 week challenge. However, I haven’t … Continue readingJungle Fever

Ginger Hair, Ginger Life

I had a brief dance with blonde for two weeks this month but alas, decided it wasn’t for me. So I’m back to ginger in full force and my makeup … Continue readingGinger Hair, Ginger Life

Poppy Fields and Memories

IT. HAS. BEEN. A. WHILE. Have I been keeping up with the r/WeeklyPhotos 52 week challenge? No. Because I suck. And I barely have time to do extracurricular activities outside … Continue readingPoppy Fields and Memories

Week 8: Zoom Burst x Technical

Definitely still playing catch up, but listen. This zoom burst challenge really got me challenged. And I’m giving up on it. I know I’ve achieve it before – and you … Continue readingWeek 8: Zoom Burst x Technical

Week 7: Fill the Frame x Composition

There’s several elements about this week’s challenge I want to talk about. Firstly, when I first read the theme, I was instantly excited. I LOVE close-up, frame-filling photography. In fact, … Continue readingWeek 7: Fill the Frame x Composition

Week 6: Alternating Rhythm x Vision

I really liked this prompt because rhythms and repetitions are so enchanting and relatively easy to find, whether they’re naturally occurring or man-made. I chose to photograph a garnet mala … Continue readingWeek 6: Alternating Rhythm x Vision

Week 5: Photographer’s Choice x Wild Card

Photographer’s choice!? You know what that means – definitely a selfie. My neighbor’s cat and I have a mutual love thing going on and he popped up during my shoot … Continue readingWeek 5: Photographer’s Choice x Wild Card