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@DavidLeonMorgan is my personal page. It’s filled with the books, crafts, food, and selfies that give me joy.

I’m decoupaging my lot of empty cardboard gift boxes with vintage floral paper. To me, conscious creativity involves exploring the full use of materials in your possession, religiously auditing to see what among them no longer serve your path,
I've looked everywhere. Underneath the rug, in between the couch cushions, in my shoes, my hair—everywhere. Unfortunately, the missing piece to the 1,000-piece puzzle I put together with help from @jillian.abballe and @allisonpmanuel skipped to
Soaking up ordinary light, a phrase that I can't take credit for. I actually am reading Tracy K. Smith's memoir titled Ordinary Light at the moment, which is dazzling in its charm, thoughtfulness, and sincerity. Each chapter has weight without being
This is an @allisonpmanuel appreciation post. She celebrates a birthday today. Allison has been my dear friend for—has it been 10 years already? We've sung together, completed puzzles together, colored in coloring books together, laughed, vente
I know we're in April. This photo is not seasonally appropriate but look: I crocheted a leaf! I followed a tutorial by @thepaintedhinge to make it. It's so cute and I want 20 of them all over my apartment. Create, learn, repeat 🍁⁣⠀ — #thatsdar
Crochet achievement unlocked: I made a rose from an easy-to-follow video tutorial by @crafty_maluz. The video is in Spanish, so I'm doubly proud of my ability to follow along 🌹⁣⠀ ---⁣⠀ #thatsdarling #bohostyle #flatlay #bohochic #handmade #boholife
Here are some kidney beans I made with onions, garlic, ground turkey, cheddar cheese, and an array of seasonings. Raw spinach and green peppers make it all look pretty. My mom says a good visual presentation is an essential act of kindness to a well-
Absorbing the sun of my ancestors. The same wild, wild sun. You were there. What are you burning to tell me? What are you holding? What fragments have you melted into candlewax to light this shadowed journey? My inheritance is the embers found in my
I read poetry daily, particularly from this anthology I got from a thrift store for less than a dollar. Since last October, I've read two poems from it every single day—that's a lot of poems. Some are abstract and complicated, others are simple
If given the chance, what would you tell your younger self? David: Nothing is wrong with you. Every part of you was designed by the Universe with intention. You are loved deeply. People really like you, too. But the validation you seek won’t co
A self-portrait from October 2016. What is the loneliest part of the flower? Soil cradles the roots. Dew kisses the petals. Is it the stem, the pillar, the in-between thing that bends to rushing winds and stretches its spine toward the sun? A bouquet

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I encourage any organization to maintain a collection of abstract images that are brand aligned but do not market anything, like this lovely display of flowers. They are great accompaniments to communication pieces that are sensitive in nature—
Catching light with @Akornefa. Here's a part her review: "I am a musician and I hired David Leon Morgan to photograph me for an upcoming release. It was a logistical dream to work with him. He responded promptly to my inquiry and was very respon
With warm weather comes fond memories of flowers. Here are gorgeous petals from a 2016 client photo shoot. Enjoy more botanical inspiration through the link in my bio. — #flowers #flowersofinstagram #flowerstagram #flowermagic #floral #simply_f
In 2017, I helped @nonithomaslopez craft a professional website that showcased her expertise in leadership development. With custom portraits, copywriting, and website structuring, I provided a full suite of services to impactfully tell her brand sto
Maintaining digital health is an important part of successful living. A good first step to getting healthy in our presentist landscape is to understand the recent shifts that have occurred and how our brains are responding to them. Douglas Rushkoff's
Incorporating props in a portrait is a great method for creative storytelling. To shoot a portrait of Jaime McBeth, Nutrition Educator at @fortunesociety, I grabbed a few key ingredients for healthy living: fruit! See more photos through the link in
Now's the perfect time to discover seven free design tools that can help you build a productive 2019. Learn all about them through the link in my bio. ⠀ — #digitalmarketing #designtools #marketing #advertising #marketingdigital #onlinemarketing
One of the exciting things about owning a business is that there are always new things to learn and new ways to grow. For years, I specialized in cultivating organic communities on social media for brands and nonprofits. As social media has expanded
When food photography for a client requires baking or cooking, I'm more than happy to get my hands dirty. I made these apricot, cornmeal, and sage cookies with delicious apricots from my longtime client @NutboxUS. With an easy-to-understand @Epicurio
Do you know where your brand story lives? In a May 2016 article, I discuss three places where it could be hiding. Identifying the narrative-driven anchor points that ground your business mission is a key part of lasting success. Read and reflect thro
"David is so in tune with his clients and keeps in touch every step of the way. Plus, his vision on all projects is so clear. There were times throughout our process together that I was so scatterbrained and really unclear of how, or what, to do