I’ve only been blogging since January 2018, but I took a month off to re-evaluate what I was actually doing and why I was doing it. For anyone considering starting a blog, here are 4 mistakes I made when I first started blogging.

These orange cupcakes are paired with a thick and rich dark chocolate icing for your next picnic date or summer party.

Algorithms are ever-changing and it seems like your hard work is getting you less and less exposure. As a creative developing your brand, exposure and networking are absolutely crucial to developing a name. These are 4 tools that creatives need to start using.

This spicy peach cake is covered in a thick layer of strawberry cream cheese icing. It's a perfect treat for a summer get together, or for eating entirely yourself over the course of a week because there are no judgements here.

For those of us that work from home, I'm sure we thought about it initially as the dream. It really can be, though –– it just takes some work to make sure that you're both living the dream and keeping the dream job. Creating a routine is entirely necessary to keep working from home a productive and healthy lifestyle choice. Here are some tips I've learned from working from home.

Sometimes you just have a really happy time doing what you love.

There's been a lot of chatter in the social media community about the importance of adopting Instagram Stories as a regular part of your posting routine. It's true that I have seen an increase in my engagement reflected in my feed when I frequently post to Instagram Stories, but I wanted to break down the use of the Stories and how you should be curating your content.

Some shoot days you just know you got the shot. That's how I felt shooting with Anais Lord from State Management –– every shot felt like the shot.

Looking for a delicious date night dessert? This peach crumble recipe is perfect for you and serves just two.

Whether it's looking for your first job, transitioning to a new one, or even pivoting to a different field, it's important to be open to change and accept the possibility that you might not end up in the position you'd dreamed, but you might find the right position.

Whether you're moving with your man or dancing with yourself, this May playlist will put some pep in your step and love in your heart. Follow it on Apple Music.

Is it a cop-out to be doing a second recipe for orange chocolate cookies? I wouldn't say so, because although I posted about orange chocolate chip cookies already, these dark chocolate orange cookies are a game changer.

Every content creator behaves differently. Some go through bursts of inspiration and put out tons of content before retreating, and some follow a consistent schedule. For me, I prefer pre-planned content that runs on a consistent schedule. Here's how content planning saves me stress.

While the weather was still warming up, I photographed Flor Boncuero at State Management. We made the most of the morning sunshine with the frosty air biting at our heels, and managed to get some lovely lighting and pretty photos.

These orange chocolate chip cookies have a refreshing orange flavor and are very moist inside. They are a perfect treat for a sunny day at the park and would make a lovely picnic snack.

I recently shot some images of two gorgeous models for an Instagram page, @whatswrongwithmyvagina. The account talks about women's health and general issues, and I was so happy to collaborate with the page to highlight these two beautiful humans. We shot on a rooftop in Brooklyn and used the natural light to our advantage.

Pound cake was one of my absolute favorite treats growing up. There is something so wholesome and warm about these delightful desserts –– as I'm sure you can tell at this point, I appreciate rich and dense desserts.

Not every lost mutual is a loss, but just a part of the cycle that runs on social media. Is every unfollow you make simply out of spite and dislike, or is it something you do and immediately move on with your day?

The presence of certain people is unexplainably calming. That's how I felt testing with Christiane at State Management –– the way she works in front of the camera feels so spiritual and light. We played calming music, worked with natural light, and Christiane moved to her own rhythm.

I needed to know what chocolate and orange would taste like in a brownie. Thus, this dark chocolate orange brownie recipe was born. These brownies are very dense and moist, but the dark chocolate keeps them from being too sweet and rich.