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Noah’s 30th Afternoon Earthside
Grace Kessels Grace Kessels

Noah’s 30th Afternoon Earthside

One of my hopes for this year was to put more limits on the amount of photography I was doing so I could capture more special moments for loved ones. I spent a beautifuul afternoon with little Noah and his family.

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Chateau de Versailles
Grace Kessels Grace Kessels

Chateau de Versailles

On the 31st of December 2023 we celebrated the end of the year by visiting the incredible Chateau de Versailles.

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It’s Snowing in Canada!
Grace Kessels Grace Kessels

It’s Snowing in Canada!

The joy of the first snow! Here’s the lowdown on exploring BC for the first time and the behind the scenes of my favourite photos!

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The Wonder of Sri Lanka
Grace Kessels Grace Kessels

The Wonder of Sri Lanka

If you haven’t fallen in love with Sri Lanka yet, you probably haven’t been. I would highly recommend adding this incredible country to your bucket list!

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The Stonehenge Rodeo
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The Stonehenge Rodeo

I’ve never shared the behind the scenes to these photographs I took in 2021.

The truth is, when I went to the Outback I’d just been through an incredibly gruelling period of time. We had just had the pandemic, I’d found out I had Graves Disease, I was not eating well, I’d lost a family member and I needed it. I think it was the first step in healing my relationship with my body again. I hope you enjoy the photos!

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The Sheepdog, Grace and the Midnight Cat
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The Sheepdog, Grace and the Midnight Cat

Finding your why, your values, your impact and your purpose. These are some big questions I’ve been grappling with for the last little while and it’s time to answer them in a little more detail.

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8:37pm in Rotterdam.
Grace Kessels Grace Kessels

8:37pm in Rotterdam.

Isn’t it strange how the times in the day you feel isolated from others depends on where you are in the world? Read more here.

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My Ego Death. My Self-Renaissance.
Grace Kessels Grace Kessels

My Ego Death. My Self-Renaissance.

Have you ever felt scared of taking the leap in a new direction? Have you ever attached your identity to the art you create?

This is my reflection on how taking a break from business changed my life and how I’m planning on getting back into the water.

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Imagination Needs Courage in My Corner of the World
Grace Kessels Grace Kessels

Imagination Needs Courage in My Corner of the World

This is a little personal reflection article for me.

When I was growing up, I learned how to be perceptive to people around me to keep them safe. I would use ‘tracking someone’s ideas’ as a way to note how healthy they were.

It’s an odd habit without context I know. It’s an odd realisation, am I scared of my own ideas as a result of this?

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