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Fifteen months ago I created @imcannabess as a way to showcase my cannabis photography. Since then, it's morphed into something so much more than a social media channel. I discovered a network of loyal, compassionate and empowering cannabis enthusiasts.
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On Thursday budtenders, business owners and cannabis connoisseurs convened in Los Angeles for the Leafly Series Budtender Sesh. The event included prominent industry speakers, swag bags, snacks and an after party sponsored by Marley Natural.
Doors opened at 2 PM for attendees to network. Marley Natural brand ambassadors mingled with guests to answer questions and provide samples. I even caught Zach Fernandez, the artist behind Hollyweed, lighting up Marley Green.
A huge thank you to the ladies of PUSH Mag for organizing such a lovely ladies dinner. This didn’t feel like an industry event, but instead a meet-up of like-minded women.
These monthly dinners stemmed from a need for alternative female-oriented spaces. Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Abigail Ross, started the dinners as a way to bring all the industry women she’s met into a single space. Her hope? “We could find female allies and potential creative collaborators,” she said.
A major highlight of my recent trip to Los Angeles? A visit to the High Times and Green Street Agency penthouse. The stunning space features top California brands, rad art and a 360-degree view of the city.
I rode the manual elevator to the High Times office to meet my friend Christian. He introduced me to the team and gave a quick tour of the space. Next, we took dabs before touring the High Times x Green Street space.
If you went to LA and you didn't smoke weed at Paul Smith's pink wall, did you even go to LA? According to my friend @kayyorkcity, the answer is no.
I spent the last five days cozied up at the SLS in Beverly Hills. Wake up, eat, write, eat, write more, eat, sleep, repeat. I even planned to write by the pool, but Mother Nature said no. It rained all weekend long.
This Stoney Sunday I visited Falcanna to talk the dry cure process on HERB’s Facebook Live. What better way to spend the Lord’s Day than with a lifted livestream to eight million followers?
Bethany recently harvested 160 pounds of pot. When HERB asked me about a Facebook Live, I knew this would generate engaging content. Falcanna’s weed is some of the most flavorful I’ve smoked, so I’d proudly promote with the interweb.
I light up in pretty exotic locales. The one place I won’t? Behind the wheel. Cannabis impacts everyone differently, but driving high is not worth the risk.
From DUI’s to manslaughter charges, the State doesn’t hold back. With cannabis DUI fines exceeding $10,000, it’s a revenue generator. Additionally, a 2015 Washington Traffic Safety Commission report saw an increase in fatal crashes where drivers tested positive for THC. Testing for THC is still a grey area, so it’s better to play it safe than sorry.
Where do you go when tasked with a weed falcon photoshoot? The Olympic Peninsula.
Bethany of Falcanna reached out regarding lifestyle images. She’d seen my work and wanted to create something similar for her grow. Before I could brainstorm concepts, I needed little backstory.
There’s the Cannabus and the Weed Bus, but last weekend Danielle and I found ourselves on the 420 Express. Next stop? Stoned in Skagit Valley!
Due to an influx of photographers at the flower field, Danielle and I took a chance on this old bus. We casually walked down an old dirt road and boarded the soon-to-be weed bus. Eventually we realized no one cares, made a couple trips back to the car for styling and gear, then sparked up. All aboard the 420 Express.
The sun is shining. Daffodils are in bloom. Spring has sprung. It can only mean one thing — the Skagit Valley Tulip Fest is in full swing.
The Skagit Valley Tulip Fest is one of my favorite things about spring in the Pacific Northwest. Crowds flock to see rows of flowers in vibrant pinks, purples, yellows and reds. It’s an Instagram staple. Hashtag Skagit Valley Tulip Fest!
