I have a confession to make. I, Nessa Kessinger, am a plant killer. I don’t know how, but I’ve killed a fern, several cacti, a few air plants, a patch of mint (which is supposed to be impossible to get rid of), and thanks to the drought in Texas last summer, I haven’t even grown a lawn at this point. After re-watching Penelope for the 10th time or so, I was really inspired by her bedroom, which was full of plants and small terrariums (see film stills from the set here). I now have a suitcase full of succulents and a terrarium guarded by a tiny ceramic doe. Let’s keep our fingers crossed I don’t ruin this and my plants will live through the summer.
Aside from my ventures into the world of miniature gardening, I’m also an avid Instagramographer (someone tell me – is there a word for this?) and I was beyond excited when they recently opened their loving arms to the world of Android users! I couldn’t be happier to have more friends to follow these days. Instead of the Instagram filters, I’m addicted to the new VSCOcam app (just $0.99 and so much fun), my username is “nessakphotography” and if you’re on Instagram and like photos of puppies, plants, food, etc. we might get along. Here are a few Instagram snaps from recent days and I hope you have a great weekend!
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Emily - I kill plants too! I’ve also killed some terrariums, but I think it’s from not properly following the terrarium planting protocol. I do still have one living terrarium, it’s just moss growing in a light blue mason jar. I love the way they look, I just wish I could keep a more interesting looking one alive.
Amanda Hoffman - Loving your Instagram shots, Nessa! The app is so addictive.
Elissa - I’ve also killed so many plants in my youth that I don’t even try anymore… you’re brave for attempting to turn your black thumb green :) One of these days I want to join the world of Smartphone users so that I can play Draw Something and post Instagram photos! I’ll follow you then, for sure :)
megan noonan - I’m impatiently waiting for the VSCOcam app for android…and I kill house plants too.
benj haisch - love it. you’re a good follow :) what are you using for those light leaks?
nessa k - Thank you, Benj, you are, too! The light leaks were added using Alien Exposure 4 when I re-edited them for my 5×5 print wall. :)
Seba - I kind of like your instagram shots. I need to get that app.
mike - We’ve heard good things about that app even though it just came out…and Brenda will tell you that keeping plants alive is harder than you’d think. : D
/mariahedengren - How am I going to resist getting an IPhone now?!
Heather - I am a plant killer too! Glad I’m not alone!!
Brad Ross - My name is Brad and I am a plant serial killer.
ALMA // - Hi nessa, my name is ALMA and I think your Instagram frames are awesome!
Jayson Merryfield - Beautiful work. :) I know some people frown on it, but I love Instagram. Have you had a chance to give VSCOCam a shot?
porter - i might be the last person on earth without an iphone, but between your and benj’s posts with vsco cam, i literally might buy one today!
Thomas Lester - So weird that I come here this morning to read about your miniature gardening work, because I totally dreamed about miniature gardening last night. I’ve NEVER done anything like that and I dreamed about it, then woke up and read your post. Weird! Enough rambling ;-) I love the images. I’ve always admired they way you see your world.
Adam Padgett - Instragram. Crack for photographers….without the side effects…
Harvard - And my confession is that I stalk your blog on a daily basis.
Tenielle - instamurderer! Just kidding, we can’t even grow Basil… so if learn any green thumb tips, make sure you share them with us ;)
PJ Photos - Now I know that I need VSCOcam ;) great work as always Nessa..
Derek Martinez - Very cool images Nessa, really like the windmill shot!