• I recently got a few glimpses of the *elusive* miniature seal in its natural habitat among the soapbergs! Turns out the land of imagination is truly endless. Sometimes I feel like I have reached the end but it’s always just a false summit. It goes on and on. 😌 As an artist you’re always integrating new techniques and inspiration, new ways of experimenting… and sometimes you find something that really sticks with you. That’s miniature for me. It allows me to access a level of creative freedom that doesn’t really exist in my other photography. That said… I am SO excited to get back to travel photography. Photographing people, places, and wildlife around the world fulfills me like nothing else. Don’t worry, I’ll bring my mini figures with me. 😉 #OurGreatIndoors 🧼
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    I recently got a few glimpses of the *elusive* miniature seal in its natural habitat among the soapbergs! Turns out the land of imagination is truly endless. Sometimes I feel like I have reached the end but it’s always just a false summit. It goes on and on. 😌 As an artist you’re always integrating new techniques and inspiration, new ways of experimenting… and sometimes you find something that really sticks with you. That’s miniature for me. It allows me to access a level of creative freedom that doesn’t really exist in my other photography. That said… I am SO excited to get back to travel photography. Photographing people, places, and wildlife around the world fulfills me like nothing else. Don’t worry, I’ll bring my mini figures with me. 😉 #OurGreatIndoors 🧼
  • New growth photo dump 🌱 from my house plants. Let nature remind us that we too have a fresh opportunity every morning, we too can forever be turning over something new. Let us remember that there is always newness in our being. We are resurrection people. May we grow toward the light 💫
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    New growth photo dump 🌱 from my house plants. Let nature remind us that we too have a fresh opportunity every morning, we too can forever be turning over something new. Let us remember that there is always newness in our being. We are resurrection people. May we grow toward the light 💫
  • Giant fuzzy honeybees meeting a new visitor 😌 I typically build miniatures indoors, but was so inspired to collaborate with Marvin @beelikejelly and the bees from his hives 🐝 Bees are SO calming to be around and are all about your energy. I was feeling heavy on the day we shot this, and it was so healing to be around them. I am grateful they allowed us to work with them in this way, and of course for @beelikejelly’s knowledge of bees and their behavior. No bees were harmed during this shoot ♥️ And no I did not get stung!
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    Giant fuzzy honeybees meeting a new visitor 😌 I typically build miniatures indoors, but was so inspired to collaborate with Marvin @beelikejelly and the bees from his hives 🐝 Bees are SO calming to be around and are all about your energy. I was feeling heavy on the day we shot this, and it was so healing to be around them. I am grateful they allowed us to work with them in this way, and of course for @beelikejelly’s knowledge of bees and their behavior. No bees were harmed during this shoot ♥️ And no I did not get stung!
  • Endings / beginnings A couple of months ago, we decided to end our partnership. As painful as it was/is, it was no longer aligned for us to be together in that capacity. In order to move toward our individual highest good I truly believe the relationship had to shift. We shared a lot of life together and I’m so grateful. I’ll miss it. It’s incredibly hard to close a chapter I’ve loved so much. But something can be painful and still be right. God is ALWAYS ON TIME. What a tremendous blessing to be able to rest in that knowing. Looking back I have love and admiration for my ex and everything we lived & shared together. Looking forward I have trust that my life is unfolding exactly as it should. These days I don’t share a lot about my personal life, but felt like sharing this tonight, and wanted to pay homage to this important part of my story. 💫 Sending love to anyone else who may be grieving or experiencing loss 💗
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    Endings / beginnings A couple of months ago, we decided to end our partnership. As painful as it was/is, it was no longer aligned for us to be together in that capacity. In order to move toward our individual highest good I truly believe the relationship had to shift. We shared a lot of life together and I’m so grateful. I’ll miss it. It’s incredibly hard to close a chapter I’ve loved so much. But something can be painful and still be right. God is ALWAYS ON TIME. What a tremendous blessing to be able to rest in that knowing. Looking back I have love and admiration for my ex and everything we lived & shared together. Looking forward I have trust that my life is unfolding exactly as it should. These days I don’t share a lot about my personal life, but felt like sharing this tonight, and wanted to pay homage to this important part of my story. 💫 Sending love to anyone else who may be grieving or experiencing loss 💗
  • Some more “cold” weather images from the collection I created with @polartecfabric, as we look ahead to Spring. I just put up a new post about this project on the blog. 🌝 To see more images from this series and read about the process, head to the link in my bio or just go to ErinOutdoors.com/Blog. People often ask me why I give away so much information about how I create my miniature scenes… and honestly I have a lot to say about that. 😬 But the short answer is: I want to share this feeling of play, of wonder, of remembering what it’s like to step fully into your imagination. Hope you enjoy! 💫 #sponsored @polartecfabric #OurGreatIndoors #fiberart #fleece #pow
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    Some more “cold” weather images from the collection I created with @polartecfabric, as we look ahead to Spring. I just put up a new post about this project on the blog. 🌝 To see more images from this series and read about the process, head to the link in my bio or just go to ErinOutdoors.com/Blog. People often ask me why I give away so much information about how I create my miniature scenes… and honestly I have a lot to say about that. 😬 But the short answer is: I want to share this feeling of play, of wonder, of remembering what it’s like to step fully into your imagination. Hope you enjoy! 💫 #sponsored @polartecfabric #OurGreatIndoors #fiberart #fleece #pow
  • Hello friend 😊️ A cute sea lion pup twirls and flips around to check me out. Hope you are finding peace this weekend 🤍
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    Hello friend 😊️ A cute sea lion pup twirls and flips around to check me out. Hope you are finding peace this weekend 🤍
  • I never knew that creativity would bring me on adventures like these. These scenes were created to help launch @sonicdrivein’s new OREO Big Scoop Cookie Dough Blast & Sundae. We went hiking among cookie dough boulders and kayaking on the chocolate river rapids, next to Big Scoop Mountain. As you might imagine, it was easy for me to think of activities I’d want to do within this world. These are just two of the ones we settled on! 🛶 Each Scene was created with ice cream, cookie dough bites, @OREO cookie pieces, and a big scoop of OREO chocolate chip cookie dough (+ chocolate fudge on the Sundae). As my miniature adventures have expanded, I’ve ventured more and more into the food photography world. Shooting ice cream, and other things that melt, requires lots of preparation and planning! I wanted these scenes to look both exciting AND delicious. Hopefully we succeeded with that. @sonicdrivein also added an inspirational twist, finishing off these images with a ✨motivational quote✨. So if anyone feels motivated to come over to help me with the extra materials currently in my freezer… 🙃 Swipe for the BTS and the final posters! I’ll share more with you from this project next week. And before you ask… yes I (and a few volunteers) ate the treats after each shoot. #sponsored @sonicdrivein #OurGreatIndoors
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    I never knew that creativity would bring me on adventures like these. These scenes were created to help launch @sonicdrivein’s new OREO Big Scoop Cookie Dough Blast & Sundae. We went hiking among cookie dough boulders and kayaking on the chocolate river rapids, next to Big Scoop Mountain. As you might imagine, it was easy for me to think of activities I’d want to do within this world. These are just two of the ones we settled on! 🛶 Each Scene was created with ice cream, cookie dough bites, @OREO cookie pieces, and a big scoop of OREO chocolate chip cookie dough (+ chocolate fudge on the Sundae). As my miniature adventures have expanded, I’ve ventured more and more into the food photography world. Shooting ice cream, and other things that melt, requires lots of preparation and planning! I wanted these scenes to look both exciting AND delicious. Hopefully we succeeded with that. @sonicdrivein also added an inspirational twist, finishing off these images with a ✨motivational quote✨. So if anyone feels motivated to come over to help me with the extra materials currently in my freezer… 🙃 Swipe for the BTS and the final posters! I’ll share more with you from this project next week. And before you ask… yes I (and a few volunteers) ate the treats after each shoot. #sponsored @sonicdrivein #OurGreatIndoors
  • Wanted to share this resource today for anyone looking for ways to support the AAPI community. A few weeks ago among the surge in violence against Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders, GoFundMe put together a hub of resources and fundraisers. The link is GoFundMe.com/AAPI. My heart breaks for those who have been impacted by these attacks and the continued violence. Sending extra love (and $$) to the AAPI community today. If you have more resources to share please feel free to add them in the comments ♥️
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    Wanted to share this resource today for anyone looking for ways to support the AAPI community. A few weeks ago among the surge in violence against Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders, GoFundMe put together a hub of resources and fundraisers. The link is GoFundMe.com/AAPI. My heart breaks for those who have been impacted by these attacks and the continued violence. Sending extra love (and $$) to the AAPI community today. If you have more resources to share please feel free to add them in the comments ♥️
  • Fabric was one of the first materials that came to mind when I first thought about creating big nature scenes in miniature. So… it feels very fitting to have created this series of antarctic wonderland scenes with @polartecfabric. 🐧 These scenes were inspired by childhood wonder, and the expansiveness of wintry landscapes. We follow a curious young penguin out on an adventure to see what she might encounter in her world. I had a variety of @polartecfabric to play with for these–– A fluffy white Alpha insulation, the cozy, original Fleece; a comfy classic called Power Stretch, and a unique fabric designed to reduce fiber shedding called Power Air. I studied how each fabric responded to light, how the colors changed and looked in camera, and how the textures contributed to the look and feel of each setup. My personal favorite is the Northern Lights scene. Scroll for the BTS shot to see how I did it. For me, so much of working in miniature is about a return to childhood, about unlocking this type of play that we disqualify ourselves from as adults. Of course photography is my job, and so yes, this is work for me too. But introducing such an undoubtedly playful element to my process has been a timely reminder not to take things too seriously, and to make room for wonder. ❄️ #sponsored @polartecfabric #OurGreatIndoors #fiberart #fleece #pow
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    Fabric was one of the first materials that came to mind when I first thought about creating big nature scenes in miniature. So… it feels very fitting to have created this series of antarctic wonderland scenes with @polartecfabric. 🐧 These scenes were inspired by childhood wonder, and the expansiveness of wintry landscapes. We follow a curious young penguin out on an adventure to see what she might encounter in her world. I had a variety of @polartecfabric to play with for these–– A fluffy white Alpha insulation, the cozy, original Fleece; a comfy classic called Power Stretch, and a unique fabric designed to reduce fiber shedding called Power Air. I studied how each fabric responded to light, how the colors changed and looked in camera, and how the textures contributed to the look and feel of each setup. My personal favorite is the Northern Lights scene. Scroll for the BTS shot to see how I did it. For me, so much of working in miniature is about a return to childhood, about unlocking this type of play that we disqualify ourselves from as adults. Of course photography is my job, and so yes, this is work for me too. But introducing such an undoubtedly playful element to my process has been a timely reminder not to take things too seriously, and to make room for wonder. ❄️ #sponsored @polartecfabric #OurGreatIndoors #fiberart #fleece #pow
  • Flying with the mobulas 🦋 There is a reason why black & white photography will always feel classic... when you remove color it requires you to be especially deliberate with light and shadow. And I suppose there is an invitation there too, for your viewer to stretch their imagination.
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    Flying with the mobulas 🦋 There is a reason why black & white photography will always feel classic... when you remove color it requires you to be especially deliberate with light and shadow. And I suppose there is an invitation there too, for your viewer to stretch their imagination.