Alicia Szostak

I wish I could emphasize how monumental this moment was for me. After my accident, I was still holding on to the hope that I would someday be hiking 4,000 footers again even with the chronic pain. Then after a couple bad back sprains and a warning from the doctor, I had lost that hope completely. I had already given up running and now this.

Connor and Deanna’s engagement shoot reminded me of why I love my job. I get to meet some of the most amazing people and then capture a special moment in their lives. Even while the plan was for a sunset shoot, the weather gave us heavy fog instead. But they were still positive and made the most out of the evening, with or without a sunset.

I’ve struggled with red, blotchy skin since I was just a tween. I even had bad acne through my high school years, which let’s face it, only makes your life more of a challenge. But I was never the kind of girl that would dish out money to buy the latest trend or high-end brands. I was always a skeptic and believed these products never worked, that it was all just paid advertising and hype. So when I saw the reviews about BioClarity, I was curious…

When your days off align with your best friend’s, you make the most of it and take a road trip. We found ourselves in North Conway, New Hampshire to explore around the town and get some time outside. Echo Lake State Park is one of the many locations nearby that’s perfect for snowshoeing.

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ADVENTURE - It’s funny, but having a car loaded with gear makes me feel like the opportunities for adventure are endless…

25 THINGS TO DO IN MAINE THIS WINTER
My winter bucket list may not be as crazy as I would like it to be but it’s simple. In fact, there are some things on here that will have to wait until next year. But spending time outdoors has always been a huge passion of mine and it’s healthy to have goals. So here are some of my favorite winter activities and ones I want to try…

A year ago in December, I was in a serious motor vehicle accident that changed my life…