3 Things I have Learned Since Launching My Blog

August 25, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

It has been 7 years since I launched The Darling Niki and to say things have evolved along the way is totally an understatement. When I arbitrarily decided to launch a blog/Instagram back in the Summer of 2013 the blogging world was brand new. There were no “How to launch your blog in 5 easy […]

How I Plan My Photoshoots

August 22, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

A lot of things have changed since launching The Darling Niki over 5 years ago including how I approach my photography. In the beginning it was me, an iPhone 4S, a willing buddy at any random spot we found (haphazardly snapping photos), and the Instagram Valencia filter (I shudder…). Today my photography is a careful […]

How I Edit My Photos

August 13, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

One of the questions I have been asked a lot lately is how I edit my photos for Instagram and the blog. Before I dive into my process let me clarify, I am not a professional photographer and go with what feels right for me. I recently decided to play around more with presets and […]