#815shooters

In honor of World Photography Day, here are a few of my favorites taken this summer. #815shooters #summersnaps #nikongirl #justgoshoot #nikon https://www.instagram.com/p/B1XwYB7JxWC/?igshid=rbvuxzlivvqu

There is an old legend of the dogwood that, at the time of the Crucifixion, the dogwood was large and strong and was the chosen timber for the cross. According to the legend, the tree felt much sorrow to be used in such a way, and Jesus, sensing this sorrow and taking pity, transformed the tree so it may never be used again as a cross. The legend, of course, is fiction, but the tree —with blossoms shaped like a cross and a “crown of thorns” flower at the center—to this day serves as symbol of Christ’s love and sacrifice. #815shooters #japanesedogwood #legendofthedogwood #nikon #nikongirl #graceinthisplace #quietthechoas #naturephotography (at Anderson Japanese Gardens) https://www.instagram.com/p/By23Y0CJU6D/?igshid=1ujx2xn7pu98y

Went on the most amazing adventures this weekend and am super excited for more. Here's a quick phone shot from Sunday. #abandonedrockford #abandonedillinois #urbex #815shooters #abandonedmidwest #midwestabandoned (at Rockford, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByTG19vpSax/?igshid=179d6jxxxay4a

A little religion, a little history. Finally went exploring and took photos again. I can't wait to share them with you guys because I went to some really amazing places. This is just a quick shot from my phone. #abandonedrockford #abandonedbuilding #staircase #abandonedstaircase #815shooters #redstaircase #urbex #urbexphotography #urbexexploration #urbexninjas #urbex_underground #urbex_world https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu444aOn1WIJqxOd5ZEZmmlZb8J5h6fGDAoVQA0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vk1zsqxc8fgg

Second glance. Rockford Stroll on State 2018. . . . . . #815shooters #gorockford #loveyourcity #rockfordil #peopleofrockford #streetphotography #christmas #holidayseason #smallbusinesssaturday #nikonshooters #strollonstate #strollonstate2018 #justgoshoot #ftwotw #featuremeofh #streets_oftheworld #visionofpictures #shutterbug #2instagoodportraitlove #peoplescreatives #exploretocreate #livefolk #royalsnappingartists #illgrammers #createcommune #explorerockford #bnw_planet #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhite (at Rockford, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq43mOnHlLP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=c46s2taoryio

Film circa 2005. "Make it on your own, but we don't have to grow up We can stay forever young Living on my sofa, drinking rum and cola Underneath the rising sun I could give a thousand reasons why But you're going, and you know that". #shootfilm #filmphotography #815shooters #sunset #rockfordil #canonphotography #midwestmagic #lyrics #midwesternsunset (at Twin Sister Hills Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpX-cpHl_0g_UnVqq7am4uyolEFUWX2HuuBmvE0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13ha853wffe9b

I'll fight through this. #abandonedindiana #abandonedchurch #815shooters #vscocam #vsco #abandonedgary #abandonedgaryindiana #canonphotography #urbex (at Gary, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnsNZOIFH3vlQ131-AIKtg9QRbA8wt-sSAByVs0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jk23pwkewz7e

It's good for the soul. #abandonedillinois #abandonednursery #815shooters #vsco #vscocam #canonphotography #blackandwhitephotography (at Winnebago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnpPX36Fsvb4JlhDZUjGaQgGviklnlrQOD_Zu80/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kyvt2b7vtosy