Tintype Photography

This photoshoot is dedicated and inspired by a few of my close friends who recently lost their pups. My heart is with them all. They all expressed to me some things they wished they did more with their dogs and one that they all shared was capturing more moments and photographs together.

It’s wild to think Roman has been part of my life for almost ten years now, I can’t even imagine my world without. He is still the super happy, fun and healthy pup that he was when I first got him. Wanted to document him just like this. I’ve always been intrigued by tintype photography as it’s one of the oldest types of photograph processes dating back to the 1850’s. Having this memory now with Roman was definitely one for the books. One shot in time is all you get which makes it quite difficult with a pup. Grateful both our eyes were open and Roman with his signature one ear up!

The whole process and creating was so fun with Myron Hensel Photography. The studio space and whole experience was absolutely perfect! Thank you, Myron. If you find yourself DTLV, definitely stop by his studio located in Ferguson’s Downtown.

Fears|Passions. 2021.

Its been awhile since I came on here and shared a post.

I sometimes can’t believe how fast a year passes by. This year has been one of those, with non stop adventure years. Last I updated I just had launched my new collection, Slate. One week after I launched this line, I had a minor accident on my motorcycle and thought I was done riding forever. Thankfully I wasn’t injured, I just had some bruising and done a bit of damage to my Street Bob.

It took a little over a month to get my bike fixed and back on the road. During that time I had done a lot of thinking. Should I give up this passion because the accident and I know the danger it can bring? Or should I overcome this fear that grown, get back on, and learn how to confidently ride this machine.

I cannot even imagine my year if I chose a different road. My bike has brought so much joy in to my life, I can’t even put in words. The miles I’ve rode, the people i’ve met, the opportunities that have come my way, the freedom its brought, and places i’ve gone. Not to mention the fun! I would say the turning point for me was my ride to Durango, CO for In~Cahoots that changed my riding completely. I wouldn’t say I was one hundred percent ready to ride this ride, but I would 100 percent say this ride gave me the confidence that I needed to continue my journey in riding.

When I look back at where I was in April to where I am now, I can’t even believe it. I still say I’m a new rider, and when others I just meet say to me you would never know it I feel so grateful for this journey and all my riding friends that have mentored me along the way. I wouldn’t be as who I am as a rider without their teachings and patience riding beside me. I’m still learning new riding skills and practicing every day. It’s a never ending journey with this bike and I’m in it for the long run!

*Also very grateful for creative moto friends that capture moments like this.

Dream Casa Laguna

Spent Valentines weekend with my mom at this beautiful hotel in Laguna Beach, California called Casa Laguna. I think this was one of my favorite stays I ever had at a hotel. We were welcomed with a glass of fruit sangria at check in. After checking in, the host bought us around for a personal tour. Everything about this hotel was so dreamy. The gardens, the fountains in every corner, pool, ocean views, spa and sauna. Not to mention the private suite we were upgraded to stay in. It had it’s own gate to enter and a key that looked like the secrete garden key. I told my mom I want to make this getaway a yearly ritual. Can’t wait to get back .. Dream Casa Laguna <3

LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL

SO excited to announce NIKDREAMER will be at LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL Market in the Alley this year!! It’s been five years since I attended my first LIB as an attendee. This time will be a whole new experience I can’t wait to share with you! Booth will be set up from 2pm to 9pm, September 20th - 22nd in the Fergusons Downtown’s Market In the Alley location.

TWO WEEKS AWAY.. VIVA LAS VEGAS!

Manitou Incline

Happy Spring, Colorado! The snow is finally melting and I’m getting out of my winter hibernation. This past week I adventured to Manitou Springs to experience the incline for my first time. Had no idea what I was getting myself into! 2,744 steps, 2,000 feet in elevation from top to bottom. One mountain climb I’ll never forget. As I climbed the first 1,000 steps I kept thinking this isn’t that bad, not realizing I wasn’t even half way there. The incline looks deceiving as your climbing because you keep looking up thinking you’re almost there yet there are still hundreds of stairs in front of you. I felt like the suns energy behind me kept pushing me to keep going. I kept getting so distracted and found myself stopping to take a photo of the sun every time I turned around because it just kept getting more beautiful as I was climbing higher and higher on the mountain. I’ve never experienced such beauty in a sunrise like this. If you’re planning to do the incline I highly suggest doing it before 8am. Photos don’t even capture the true beauty and intensity of this experience. Definitely one for the books.

Almost ready to do it again!