See Things How They Are…

November 25, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

This quote! It always opens my eyes. We navigate our days and interactions based on how “we are”. We make assumptions without realizing we are doing it. There’s no way we can know what it’s like to walk in someone else’s shoes. Our hard might be easy for someone else OR our hard might be […]

An Irish Engagement

November 11, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

It was an incredibly humid day and I was so impressed with how this couple kept their cool. Every photoshoot has a challenge but those challenges are what make perfect moments. xo © Tracy Blowers

Sometimes You Just Have To Dance

November 10, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Most littles don’t want to sit for a photo. This sweet little girl just wanted to dance, run, and play so we lived in the moment and captured the fun! Try not to over-plan your photos if you have little kids. The majority of the time, if you have too many expectations, you will be […]

The Focus Was Joy

November 7, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

The focus of this photoshoot was joy and centered around this beautiful soul of a dog. ❤️ Overwhelmed by LOVE. xo © Tracy Blowers

Let Go

August 19, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

We attain freedom as we let go of whatever does not reflect our magnificence. A bird cannot fly high or far with a stone tied to its back. But release the impediment, and we are free to soar to unprecedented heights. – Alan Cohen Let go of the negative and make room for the positive. […]

Please Believe It

August 5, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

You look in the mirror and see yourself, but really, it’s not you at all. I mean, there’s your eyes and your nose and your cute little smile, but that’s to all there is to you. Because you’re not seeing the amount of lives you’ve touched in your presence. You’re not seeing all the people […]

Simplify Continued…

June 25, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak. – Hans Hofmann This week I’m continuing to focus on keeping it simple. When our mind is cluttered, it’s almost impossible to be creative or to know what we truly want. When we don’t know what we want, we get […]

Keep It Simple – Westwood Hills Nature Center – Minnesota

June 24, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

Keep it simple. The best things in life are right in front of you. I hear people say all the time that they wish they could do this or that based on what they see on social media. Today’s “Mondays are for daydreaming” post is a reminder to put your phone down and see the inspiration […]

Visitors Passing Through

June 19, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love, and then we return home. -Australian Aboriginal #QOTD #WHYIHIKE ©TracyBlowers

Mississippi – National River and Recreation Area – Twin Cities

May 23, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Did you know that we have a National Park running right through the Twin Cities in Minnesota? The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area offer 72 miles of boating, running/walking/hiking/biking trails, fishing, birdwatching, nature and city photography, and much more. We are fortunate to live in an urban area with so much nature to enjoy. “Unlike most […]