July 30, 2012

lake grain + summer memories




















I've said it so many times, and you all are most likely tired of reading posts like this, but the lake cottage is my favorite. The simplicity of it - no internet, dishwasher, or t.v. - means a special kind of rest...one without pressure or haste. And I think that's what I love the most. This place means so much to me that I wish I could take you all there and share it with you, because I'm not able to capture it in words. This is the lake cottage:

late night campfires//sunburned arms//wet suits hanging off the bathtub//grilled hotdogs and watermelon slices//evening ice cream runs//walking to the aunt and uncle's cottage//tubing, kneeboarding, wakeboarding, skiing//digging for clams//swimming in the basin//laughing late at night with cousins and friends//star gazing & campfire stories//kayaking//dinner on the picnic table

p.s. If you notice several different edits, it's because I'm trying to find my editing style. It's taking a while. Anddd...I might be waiting until I can afford vcso. ;)
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21 comments:

  1. Brianna WachterJuly 30, 2012

    Beautiful photos. So classically summer. And they reminded me how much I can't wait for my family's vacation this September :)

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  2. HopeJuly 30, 2012

    These are so awesome. I feel like I've been there just through your photos! :)

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  3. Kelsie JohannaJuly 30, 2012

    love your style of photography! sweet shots!

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  4. Hannah PhillipsJuly 30, 2012

    amazing photos Olivia! They make me want to go tubing, haha! Haven't done that in over two years :P

    -hannah

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  5. Hannah NicoleJuly 30, 2012

    I love these so much, Olivia. :) your photos are so raw and PERSONAL and I love that. :)

    and ps. vsco is shoo worth it. ;)

    love youuuu! and miss youlikecrazy!

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  6. LouJuly 30, 2012

    Lovely! Going to the lake might be one of the happiest things of the summer. These pictures are great! I love the second one, it looks like my sister... "uggh! Stop taking pictures of me!" ;)

    By the way, I'll probably post our adoption story on my blog within the next couple of weeks! I know you encouraged me once to do that, and I want to. It's just so much to explain.

    hugs,
    Lindsey

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  7. JoceeJuly 30, 2012

    i'm holding out for vsco as well!
    these are so beautiful. they look like a mix of film and digital, and you're capturing the raw and the energy in life. you know, how sometimes people freeze for the camera, but most of the time they're just going going going. you're good at doing the going going going. just so you know. :)

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  8. JuliannaJuly 30, 2012

    I love this! It sounds wonderful :)And these photos are gorgeous!

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  9. OrianaJuly 30, 2012

    The lake looks so lovely. Your pictures are beautiful and the eighth picture is the bomb dot com. (:

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  10. Grace July 30, 2012

    I love EVERYTHING about this post. You have a natural talent for capturing memories. It's so inspirational. I love all of the different editing styles.

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  11. Michelle MarieJuly 30, 2012

    These pictures just seem like the epidimy of Summertime. :) Love it.

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  12. HannahJuly 31, 2012

    Thanks for sharing your photos! They really "captured the moment" well. Awesome job. :)

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  13. Marissa KayannJuly 31, 2012

    I love how these photos just scream summer time. And that last one is especially cool and awesome.

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  14. MadelineJuly 31, 2012

    They are definitely raw and personal. :) film grain is the best ;) and vsco is totally and completely worth it!! <3

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  15. AlisonAugust 01, 2012

    Sounds like a simple place. So nice and rejuvenating. I love your pictures of the fire too.

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  16. KristynAugust 01, 2012

    Love these. :]

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  17. AnonymousAugust 02, 2012

    everything jocee said: yesyesyes

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  18. kimberlyAugust 02, 2012

    Ahh, these are so beautiful. :) I dream of going to a cottage someday and doing all those fun things.

    Oh, and you won the Kinfolk giveaway at abigail anne's blog!! ;)

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  19. CarliAugust 03, 2012

    wow. i love the beautiful imperfection of these photos. just lovely. :)

    -Carli

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  20. MadisonAugust 04, 2012

    I'm not tired of these kind of posts, Olivia! In fact, I love them. These are special memories to you and you should share them. It's always best when people share right from the heart. Beautiful photos. Priceless memories.

    Blessings!

    -Madi

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  21. AbbieAugust 05, 2012

    Yay! I totally love posts like these.

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