The Bucket List Mermaid

Let's talk about the uncomfortable topic... Can you actually make money from photography online? Hey Reader, For the longest time, I thought making money from photography was something that happened after you became a professional photographer. You know...after the fancy camera. After the massive portfolio. After the thousands of followers. After you felt "good enough." Please note that this email may include affiliate links to trusted partners. I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you...

Introducing... Adventure Packs Hey Reader, For the last few weeks, I've been quietly building something behind the scenes. Not a new course. Not a coaching program. Not another thing to clutter your inbox. Yet, it's something I've wished existed for years. Because here's the problem... Most travel content tells you where to go. Most photography content tells you what settings to use. But very little helps you build a life where adventure actually becomes part of your everyday reality. That's...

Let's chat about summer photography Summer is HERE! Hey Reader, June is one of my favorite months of the year. Summer is stretching its legs. The days are getting longer (although they are especially long up here in Alaska). Road trips start appearing on the calendar. And photographers suddenly have a whole new playground to work with. This month, instead of focusing on destinations, I want to challenge you to create and capture a little more adventure wherever you are. Here are 12...

Let's Go on an Adventure! Bucket List Thursday Hey Reader, I appreciate your patience as I took a short break! My cousin got married and I've been traveling like crazy! To ease back into the adventurous spirt, I'd figure we would do something fun! So...Welcome to Bucket List Thursday! Let's go over... 🌎 One Epic Adventure 🥾 One Mini Adventure 📸 One Photo Challenge ✨ One Mermaid's Note The goal? To help you create and capture a life worth photographing. Epic Adventure Hike Half Dome in...

Hit me with the photographer gossip! Which type of adventure photographer are you? Hey Reader, I’ve been noticing something lately… Not all adventure photographers are chasing the same thing. Some people are out there for the story.Some for the thrill.Some for the perfect aesthetic shot.Some just want to remember the moment. And once I started seeing it… I couldn’t unsee it. It actually explains so much (like why certain shots feel easy for you,why others feel forced, and why you might feel...

ADVENTURE PHOTOGRAPHY TIP How to Capture Fast Action (Without Losing Your Mind) Hey Reader, I recently tried photographing skijoring… and WOW. We’re talking: Horses sprintingSkiers flyingSnow everywhere Basically a perfect storm for blurry photos 😅 After a lot of trial and error (and way too many missed shots), I finally figured out what actually works. So I put together a full guide breaking it down: 📸 The camera settings I use for fast action📍 Where to stand so you don’t miss the shot⚡ How...

Adventure Photography Gear The Camera I Trust With My Wildest Adventures Hey you, I’ve taken this camera into some… questionable situations. Freezing waterfalls. High-speed chaos. Weather that definitely didn’t feel “camera safe.” And somehow… it just keeps showing up. So I finally sat down and made a full, real-world review of my go-to adventure camera: the Canon 5D Mark IV. But here’s the thing... this isn’t one of those overly technical, spec-heavy reviews. Because when you’re out in the...

TRAVEL + PHOTOGRAPHY + EUROPE = YES PLEASE! The Most Beautiful Destinations in Italy Hey Reader, Italy is one of those places that almost doesn’t feel real. You turn a corner and suddenly you’re standing in front of a pastel-colored village stacked on a cliff above the sea. A few hours later you’re wandering cobblestone streets that are older than your entire country. Then somehow you end the day eating pasta while the sunset turns everything golden. It’s the kind of place where photographers...

Warning: Serious Wanderlust Ahead I Made a List of the Most Photogenic Places on Earth Hi there Reader, If you’ve been craving inspiration lately (or just a reminder that the world is still wildly beautiful) this is for you 🌍✨ I put together a list of destinations that feel like they were designed specifically for photographers. These are the kind of places that make you stop mid-step, stare, and think, “I can’t believe this is real.” Here are a few that instantly shot to the top of my bucket...

Come Edit This balloon photo with me! Let's edit...but make it seem like we didn't Hey Reader, I almost didn’t edit this balloon photo. Not because it was perfect, but because it already felt right. The colors were there. The light was soft. The moment didn’t need saving… just guiding. So instead of pushing sliders, I made a few small, intentional adjustments in Lightroom, and recorded the entire process. 🎈 No over-saturation🎈 No heavy presets🎈 Just subtle edits that keep the photo honest If...