I Left My Heart in Africa

In my last few posts, I've talked a lot about "big changes". New job, vacation, kitten... honestly, I don't know what these BIG changes really were. I suppose they were all a first step to a truly big change. A life-altering trip to Uganda.



There is not an ounce of me that can truly describe what I experienced there. When people ask about the trip, I'm instantly overwhelmed with answers and emotions. The impact made on my life over a short two weeks couldn't be measured. Things that were once important have no pull on me. Hopes and dreams are gone. My heart wants nothing more than to be back there, but I'm learning to be content right here. Honestly, I'm struggling.







I look through these photos 15 times a day. I've got them framed, printed for an album, on my computer... there are TONS. I've become useless to the world! I think going back to work this week will help me re-assimilate myself, but I'm not sure I want to lose the feeling. I don't want to forget the people or the places. The lives. I know this isn't uncommon. People struggle with it daily. People in the group I went with are in the very same place. But what does one do? How do I maintain a balance of happiness here and my desire to go back? I need prayer, guys! I miss these faces...

Newton's Law

...a body at rest will remain at rest...



Hello all! Sunday night, Kala and I head to the studio for what we hoped would be an eerie photoshoot. We had no idea where it would go, but I'm quite satisfied with the finished product! In fact, there were just too many to share, so if you'd like to see, you can view them all here, on my Flickr.



Stay tuned tomorrow for exciting news!

xo, Bruklyn

Photography Feature: Hannah King

Hello all! I've decided to share another collection of gorgeous photographs with you all! This sweetheart, Hannah King, is from the same area as myself. In fact, I purchased her old camera when I became more active in my Etsy shop. Her photos are absolutely stunning and there's such a beautiful variety in them, so i just had to show them off :)











See more of her photography here :)

xo, Bruklyn

Photography Feature: Parker Fitzgerald

Hello all! So this evening I thought I'd share some photos by one of my favorite photographers who happens to be from Portland. I met Parker Fitzgerald a couple of years ago through my dear, Emily, and since then, he's taken photos of a number friends of mine. He recently took the engagement photos this sweetheart, Bethany, and I literally cannot take my eyes off of them. She's grown from an absolutely adorable girl to such a breathtaking lady :) So I had to share...












Well folks, although I'd like to share many many more (they're all absolutely STUNNING) I should probably leave you at that. Enjoy!
xo, Bruklyn

P.S. If you want to check out more, here's his Flickr, where I pulled all these photos from :)