# @bycourtneydanielle on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CFrzGAPgt2O
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/78364519-bycourtneydanielle-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2020-09-28T14:56:15.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Courtney Danielle Bryant | Creator, Speaker & Coach (@bycourtneydanielle) — https://gondola.cc/bycourtneydanielle

## Caption

Let’s talk about balance (long post)
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Quick story time: while we were taking the first photo capturedby_ty was definitely 5 seconds away from pushing me into this pool. Not because he wanted to have fun but because he was thoroughly annoyed with me, it was early, chilly, we had attempted to take the first photo on a self timer at least 20 times 😂 and it was unplanned. The second photo was after we just got out the hot tub and a gentleman we met on the resort loved how in love we were (his words) so offered to take our photo. We were relaxed, it was quick and there wasn’t much thought just totally organic. 
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I’m telling this story because I wanted to share how I’ve learned to balance the urge to create all the time vs just living in the moment and how doing both make for a really dope experience overall. So if you ever find yourself struggling with taking a ton of bomb photos on vacation vs just spending quality time with your significant other or a group of friends try this...

1. First and foremost ,remember the memories are more important than the curated photos/videos and if you happen not to get the most creative shot that’s okay, it’s the experience that matters. 

2. Carve out some time in your trip to create. Discuss it over with bae or your friend so they know what’s up. It makes for a much smoother shoot. Also look up some locations in advance so you can thoroughly plan out the shoot and your looks. 

3. If you happen to come across a cute location that is outside of your scheduled shoot day- bookmark it in your notes. If bae/bestie is down to shoot you right then and there, go for it but you can always go back and shoot your self at a diff time. And again if you don’t get to it’s totally okay. 

What are some ways you balance work and being present? 
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#courtystheknot #nolongernewleds #1yeardown #anniversarytrip

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1yeardown, anniversarytrip, nolongernewleds, courtystheknot

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