Alysa Tarrant

The short answer – yes. In fact, hunger in Africa is likely worse than the average person might imagine. A 2018 report by the African Child Policy Forum states that about 90 percent of children in African do not meet the criteria for the minimum meal standard and that a child dies every three seconds due to hunger. Compare this to the United States where the amount of food wasted daily could fill a 90,000 seat stadium like the Rose Bowl. But what causes this lack of access to healthy, sustain...

​Decide What You Want From a Printing Vendor
Before even beginning to look for printing vendors, sit down and make a list. Separate your list into three sections: Must-Have, Desired, and Bonus.
In your “Must-Have” section, write down elements that are absolute requirements for your printing vendor. Follow this with your “Desired” section, which should include elements that would be great, but aren’t an absolute necessity.
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It’s likely that you’ll find multiple vendors that meet your “Must-Ha...

Product lifestyle photo for Mosaique watches.

Product photo for I AM NUT OK Vegan Cheese

Product photo and modeling for Suavs Shoes.

We live in a world where plastic packaging is the norm, no questions asked. It’s incredibly hard to avoid plastic while traveling and Jack and I are not always the best examples. This guide is as much for us as it is for you. We’ve put together our favorite cheap ways to reduce plastic while traveling, without breaking the bank or adding too much gear! Cutting out plastic doesn’t have to mean losing the luxuries and ease in life, so keep reading to learn how you can save the world!
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A complete collection of my photography work. Please follow the link to view the individual collections.

Paper straws are becoming all the rage, but are they really that much more sustainable than plastic straws? We all turned our backs on plastic when the video of the turtle with a straw in his nose went viral, but what other environmental effects do straws of different kinds have and which is the most sustainable option?
We’ll take a look at how different plastic, paper, and wheat straws are made, and which ones you should opt for when you’ve left your reusable straw at home.
“It’s only one st...

Periods don’t need to be taboo or detrimental to the environment, so let’s talk about how to have a zero waste period. This post is for anyone and everyone, whatever you identify as you should know about periods and if you have a period, you should know how to have a zero waste period.
Every person who has a period will, on average, contribute 250-300 pounds of waste to landfills just from sanitary products throughout their life. It’s estimated that annually, there are 113,000 tonnes of waste...

Your pooch’s palace is where your furry friend will rest their head when not in your loving arms, so it’s crucial to pick a place that is warm and comforting. Especially if you’re away at work during the day or have little ones running around, having a comforting spot dedicated to your dog is crucial to keeping your pup happy and healthy.
For this reason, it’s vital that you pick a dog house that will provide your pet with a safe and familiar space.

Switzerland and its capital Bern, are beauties worth capturing. I’m already in love with the stunning country and I haven’t even been to any of the mountains! I visited the capital, Bern, but would love to go back and see the view from the amazing mountains. Of course, that’s not to say that Bern doesn’t have a lot to offer from bears to beers. In fact, it’s a stunning town with lots of undiscovered nooks to explore. Keep reading for our guide to photographing Bern, Switzerland.
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