ICYMI, I attended my first national academic research conference in November! I presented some work that I did this past summer while I was interning in San Diego, CA. The conference itself was SO informative and helped me make a…
How I Edit Pictures for Instagram + Maintain a Theme
In the wake of the algorithm change, everyone is feeling the pressure when it comes to Instagram. I think this pressure is what leads our feeds to go down the drain. We start working too hard to post more frequently…
10 Bloggers That Will Get You Through the School Year
OKAY, another year is coming. Have I told y’all that I started Game of Thrones? Hmm, well I did that. Anyway, today’s post is fun because I get to talk about some of my favorite bloggers. And honestly, these are…
Friday Chit Chat Vol 7 | LA Trip Recap Pt 2
**This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for supporting y’all; we appreciate it!** So, I’ve been doing a really horrible job about having these written in advance and with my internship picking up, it’s only getting harder. It’s all good though…
Friday Chit Chat | Vol. 5
I always have every intention of getting these posts up in the morning. But, I am not that put together sometimes; and after a busy work week, I am so exhausted! But enough of my excuses, you didn’t come here…
How to Make Photoshoots More Fun: Posing, Equipment, Ideas!
So, it’s no surprise to anyone that we love photoshoots at this point. I love taking out my camera and shooting in new locations with new and old people. Why? You can create so many good memories and good photos….
Behind the Scenes of The College Blogger Lifestyle
As more and more people find my blog, I get more questions about what it’s like always being active on social media and having to pair up running a blog and taking a full semester of courses in the sciences….
My Current Favorites: Spring 2017!
Spring seems to hit the south for a period of two weeks before the scorching temps and long days of Summer settle in. I always grab on to 3-4 things every season that I absolutely couldn’t live life without. Today,…
Life Update: Summer Plans, Blogging, and Resolutions
It’s been a long time since I’ve sat down to do a recap with y’all and I am excited to share all the news! Also, I tried to play a pun game the other night with some friends, and I…
First Thoughts: Nikon DSLR Camera
So if you’ve been following The Swirl on Insta (and honestly, why wouldn’t you be?) you know that our photography game went 0 to 100 real quick after Gabby and I both received DSLR cameras for Christmas. Gabby has always…
The Guide to A Killer DIY Photoshoot!
Hannah and I needed to put together our own mini photo shoot to change up our blog aesthetic to match our new design! We are broke college students and our blog budget is typically only large enough to cover hosting and…