I have a constant love/hate relationship with social media. I think it is a wonderful tool for self-expression, connecting with people, and branding. It can also be a really scary place. I love following people and brands who inspire me, such as photographers, designers, and lifestyle bloggers who post beautiful pictures. If you're anything like me, you may find yourself scrolling through a flawless Instagram feed and thinking to yourself, "How can someone's life be THAT cool?" (I'll let you in on a secret--those perfect pictures you see probably took a lot of time and effort to set up and photograph to get it just right.)