Author Archives: nataliaweichsel

Normally, I don’t pay attention to hashtags. However, this one caught my eye. On Instagram, when you look at the photos under #WorldPhotographyDay, you will find over 225 thousand publications from photographers of varying skill levels from all across the world. The first thing that came to mind when attempting to describe this vast onlineContinue reading “#WorldPhotographyDay”

A short blurb on remembrance and self identity… To all my lovely women out there: today is dedicated to celebrating YOU! Although the recognition of accomplishments and monumental actions of those who have shaped women’s history deserves more than just one day, March 8th is a time when individuals within society are recognized without regardContinue reading “Feminine & Fierce”

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I can’t help but feel reminded of all the amazing people in my life. From my family to my friends and everyone in between, the joyous love-bird intoxication surrounding this special day alway gives me the privilege of indulging in the true meaning of what it means toContinue reading “Who’s Your Twin Flame?”

An open letter to Jan and Danielle… Dear #Janielle, First, congratulations again! I could not be happier that I was able to be a part of your special day. You are an inspiring couple in the best way. The love that you two have for each other has managed to affect everyone around you; weContinue reading “It’s a match!”

They say that opposites attract, right? Caught between the warm haze of autumn’s eclipse and the cool blue of October evenings, this semester has proven to be a unpredictable spectrum of opposing forces working together to create some of the most charming memories…

Late night drives are arguably one of the best ways one can learn to enjoy their own company. For me, turning up the radio on an evening cruise has become synonymous with the idea of escapism, used to help me feel more comfortable within my own solitude. In this case, music acts as more ofContinue reading “After Dark”

Written August 30th, published September 2nd. Late August has always reminded me of the feeling of deep sleep in which our bodies are caught between a seemingly tangible reality bordering the mysterious invitation of something completely foreign. During this time, the stress of everyday life and the hassle of school has not yet settled intoContinue reading “The Road Home”

Five days. One city. One camera. 11, 224 kilometres away from home… This past spring break my travels took me to a place where urban jungles and traditional mysteries met hand in hand in one city. Mapping my way through the intricacies of a new culture and unfamiliar terrain, my camera proved to be a safetyContinue reading “Dubai”

Fun fact: four years ago, when I heard of “Nuit Blanche” I thought it meant “white noodle” because of the clever play on words the name holds. In the French language, the words “nuit” and “nouille” sound virtually the same. Their meanings however, reflect radically contrasting connotations. “Nuit” translates to night and “nouille” translates toContinue reading “Nouille Blanche”

No.2 ~ Black & White C’est quoi un “film noir”? C’est une technique de cinéma qui adopte un esprit pessimiste et fataliste avec une humeur de menace. Créer tout en noir et blanc, cette ambiance cinématographique était initialement appliquée à des films “thriller” américains. Ce style a d’abord été popularisé par un groupe de critiquesContinue reading “Film Is Not Dead”