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Three boys, a large paddock and country life at its best.

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Ever heard of sitting on the side-line of life? As Ever heard of sitting on the side-line of life? As in you’re in the stand watching the tennis match. I see so many people in the stand. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I did it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I watched every day for years. I was comfortable, so it was ok. But the thing with comfortable, you don’t decide where you move or play. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This year was a big year for me to play the game, to fully throw myself into life. To say yes; yes, to things that scared me, yes to experiences, yes to new people, and yes to probably more things than I could handle. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As a result, I’ve had some incredible experiences, made some amazing connections and new incredible friends. I have chatted to the universe a few times and really put my hopes out into this wide world and, well it has come back to me, sometimes in ways I never expected or 1000 times more amazing than I thought! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What I have learnt from saying yes, is that I am scared of my own potential. That if I go for it, it will explode, that I will actually achieve it! (I said I was comfortable right?). I’m working on that bit. . . .#chasinglight#thatsdarling#lifestylephotographer#thelifestylevisual#storyteller #sunset#weekendvibes#explore#countryliving#lifesadventures#experiences#clarencevalley#ilovefood#seekthesimplicity #myclarencevalley#Graftonphotographer #yambaphotographer #coffsphotographer #seeautralia #visitnsw
You are entirely up to you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You are entirely up to you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Apart from that statement above. Here are a few things I have learnt this year: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - Overcoming the shit in your head is priceless. - You cannot change someone’s view of you. - Kindness comes back to you 10-fold. ⁃ Listening is powerful. ⁃ Visualising life how you want is magical. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What have you learnt so far in this wild year? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #smallbusinessowner #ruralbusiness #graziher #empoweredwomenempowerwomen#ruruallife #ruralwoman #community #minyarose#photography #ifeelthattoo #connection #shortstory #inspiration#thiscountrylife #farmlife #australianoutback #outbacklife#womenwhoexplore#lifeadvednture
Do you know why people love hiring me?Usually it Do you know why people love hiring me?Usually it is because I make you feel comfortable (I recently pretended to be a cowboy on a horse so that two little boys would feel comfortable; hmmm actually I am not sure if that made their Mum and Dad feel comfortable or thought I was a little mad – sorry!), I tell your story in a genuine way, and I treat your session not just as a photoshoot.You see, my business isn’t here just to sell you something. I love telling your story, I love finding out about your business. As a storyteller, I can help you communicate your brand in a genuine way, creating images for you and a story to communicate to your current customers and future explorers.For me, it's so much more than just the images. I'm in it because I want people to have experiences that enliven them; to enable those who want to embrace a community not just destination.If you're looking for someone who wants to tell your story, then make sure to reach out, I'd love to tell you more about the process of working with me, so you can feel confident in your decision in choosing the right storyteller. . . .#peachfarm#itsthelittlethings#minyarose#clarencevalleydirectory#myclarencevalley#thingstodografton#funweekend#yambanse#yamba#smallbusiness#supportlocal#storyteller#cantellastory#peaches#thepeachfarm @the_peachfarm
Winding up the hills past my favourite river spot Winding up the hills past my favourite river spot in Nymboida, the fresh cool air and that Friday-early-knock-off-feeling, where you feel as though you have full freedom while the rest of the country is at work. These are the afternoons I live for.Want to read more about our New England escape? Link in bio! . . . #newenglandliving#newenglandbrewingco#newenglandbrewing#alternateroot#wollomombifalls#wollomombi#uralla#urallanswaustralia#urallansw#newenglandlife#newenglandphotography
“When words come out of your mouth, it makes me “When words come out of your mouth, it makes me smile”I was yelled this from across a park at 6:30am on a Tuesday morning from a beautiful friend as she hopped in her car.It made my day. Like, it really made my day, as in rays-of-sun-shining-on-my-face kind of made my day.Friendship and connections are what I love about life. To celebrate these friendships, I recently had an Italian styled dinner, because let’s be honest, Italians do this so well.When was the last time you connected with a friend over a meal or better yet, yelled out something beautiful to your friend? (or a stranger, but I suggest perhaps not yelling that). . . . #italiandinner#friendsforlife#littlestoriesofmylife#chasinglight#thatsdarling#lifestylephotographer#thelifestylevisual#storyteller #sunset#weekendvibes#explore#countryliving#lifesadventures#experiences#clarencevalley#ilovefood#seekthesimplicity
So there is something you may not know…I curre So there is something you may not know…I currently live in Grafton. The Australian home of the Jacaranda…and don’t like the colour purple!A little ironic when you live in a town that celebrates a tree with purple flowers, and by celebrate, we (usually) have purple food, a festival, a queen, floats and a public holiday!It’s that time of year when it rains purple over the town so instead of avoiding it this year; I took time to stop, embrace and reflect. We really do live in a pretty beautiful place.So folks, here is a little tour of home (with coffee included of course). . . . #myclarencevalley#graftonnsw#homeofthejacaranda#jacarandatree#jacaranda2020#jacarandafestival#grafton#adventuretime#visitnsw#loveNSW#graftonjacarandafestival#clarencevalleycouncil
A big warm hello to all of you!My name is Minya A big warm hello to all of you!My name is Minya and well, it’s been a while since I’ve shown my face (ahhhh yeah, apart from that post sitting right next to this one!).So here is just a few little things about me:I love butter.I am spontaneous yet organised.I often choose adventure over practicality and wine over sleep (if you look close enough, I chose the wine).I live life to the fullest, embracing experiences that enliven me.I spend most of my days working between my ‘9-5’ job and capturing stories for my business or planning my next adventure.What I do is so much more than just a business, it's something that I live for, it allows me to tell stories, and show people experiences through images.I'm also a food-lover and obsessed with finding amazing dishes. From lemon myrtle sorbet, to heirloom tomatoes, fresh kingfish to a good long-black (coffee is a food group, right?)I'd love to get to know you a little better, comment below and come say hello and tell me your favourite food.Want to know more about me?My new website is now live! minyarose.com.au - link in bio. . . .#chasinglight#thatsdarling#lifestylephotographer#thelifestylevisual#storyteller#sunset#weekendvibes#explore#countryliving#lifesadventures#experiences#clarencevalley#ilovefood#butter#Naturallightphotographer#deepwater#tenterfield#womeninbusiness
I wanted to say a massive, I-can’t-thank-you-eno I wanted to say a massive, I-can’t-thank-you-enough thank you!It has now been just over six months (can you actually believe that? No, me either) of sharing stories from those around both the Clarence and further afield. One-hundred and twenty-two stories actually!Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Thank you to all of you who allowed me into a small portion of your life to tell a part of your experience.You gave hope, connection and words that were invaluable to those who needed it, including me.Thank you to those who commented, shared, messaged and those who stopped me in the street to chat about these strange times.Thank you to those who chatted for hours, those who have become my friends, those who have re-connected and to those who showed up when they didn’t really want to but did it anyway to help others.I will continue to tell your stories, they will be intertwined amongst experiences, more stories, and more of life.And, I am ever so grateful that your stories were shared in many places. A podcast in New Zealand (thanks Jane @queenstownlife , @queenstownlifepodcast) the front cover of the local Newspaper, a @graziher magazine article (thank you @emily_herbert_writes, a feature on the @ruralwomensday Instagram page (@jackschat is an absolute legend), a @coastbeat article (thanks to the beautiful Elyze @twinrivers_ ) and now an exhibition being shown at @clarence_regional_library - with a NBN news story yesterday!For now, just one massive big THANK YOU.Minya x . . . #womenownedbusiness#wereinthistogether#ruralphotography#ruralwomen#ruralwomensday#clarencevalleycreatives#clarencevalley#myclarencevalley#yambaphotographer#storyteller#graziher#grazihermagazine
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