The 2015 Pasco County Fair: Babies and Bull Riding
Of all the wacky fairs I have attended during my visit to Florida, the Pasco County Fair was by far the best. A cute baby contest, full rodeo, and wild amusement rides — need I say more?
Sant’ Yago Knight Parade
Enjoy these photos from tonight’s Sant’ Yago Knight Parade in Ybor City. The parade is one of the final events for the Gasparilla pirate festival in Tampa, Florida.
Valentine’s Day Pin Up Photography
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Enjoy these pics from a recent Valentine’s Day-themed pin up shoot. The model is the lovely Corinna Do. Corinna is a fantastic model based in Tampa, whose specialty is her vintage look. I simply adore the classical feel of pin up photography, and it is actually an easy look to achieve…
Tampa’s Thai Temple: The Wat Mongkolratanaram
With the coldest air of the season beating down on New York City, I thought sharing photos from one of Tampa’s most serene spaces was in order. Welcome to the Wat Mongkolratanaram of Florida, a Buddhist temple located alongside the Palm River near Brandon. The ‘wat,’ or monastery temple, was established in its present location…
The Florida State Fair
Yesterday, my mother and I visited the Florida State Fair. For a city girl like myself, this was an introduction to the country life, complete with livestock competitions, homemade concoctions, and everything you would ever need to decorate your house à la Little House on the Prairie.
Gasparilla 2015: Pirates Invade Tampa
Enjoy these photos from the 2015 Gasparilla pirate festival in Tampa, Florida.
The Road to Micanopy, Florida
Happy new year, everyone! I hope you all are enjoying a little ‘down time’ — I certainly am. I’m spending time with my family in Florida, and we recently took a trip to Jacksonville to visit with my aunt and cousins. The trip was great, especially the side trip to a little town called Micanopy. …
Christmas in New York City
Happy holidays to everyone! With all that is going on in New York at the moment, let’s take a moment to remember the best of the city. I can think of no more magical place than NYC at Christmas. Enjoy this local’s perspective on the holiday.