I never in a million years thought I would be in a magazine, thus imagine my surprise when Four Magazine approached me for a feature story in their Can I Live? issue! Since the article was mostly about my career as a travel photojournalist and based off of my Ask Andi Anything series, the photo shoot had a travel theme. I had not one, but two incredibly talented photographers: Angel Butler and Joshua Galloway. We shot in Freedom Park in Charlotte, North Carolina, which just so happens to be one of my favorite places in my hometown. For props I used two of my most prized possessions. The vintage luggage that you see in the photos was found by my best friend in Buenos Aires, Argentina and was used in my wedding. The vintage camera that you see in the photos was my grandfather’s that he bought somewhere in Germany over half a century ago.
Wow, congratulations! That’s so awesome! And I think my favorite is the final close-up of the “Citizen of the World” passport! Pink, powerful, awesome!
Thank you X a million! I love that pic too!!!
That camera is beautiful and so are you! Such lovely photos. Congrats 🙂
Awww thank you so much!!!!
Amazing photos! Love the story behind your vintage suitcase and camera!
xo Jen
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Thank you so much!!!!!!
Wow! Quite an honor. I liked the image with you foot on the suitcase. Do you really travel with that or was it a prop?
Yes, definitely an honor! No, I don’t travel with that luggage, as it’s very fragile and it’s something that I would be devastated to lose or break.
Incredible! Love the shot of you holding the suitcase in the road.
Thank you dear! 🙂
Love it! How great to have this story and the photos to always treasure.
I agree!!! Thanks so much!
I love all of them!!!! XO
Gracias amiga!
This is mag-nificent! See what I did there?
Congrats. Love the snap of you on the road with the beautiful forest behind you.
Hahaha you’re so cute! Thank you so much for your kind words!!!
Awwww, you are awesome Andi!!!!!! Congrats on the feature my sweet friend! Can I say I love all the photos? Love and Hugs, Terra
You are WAY too sweet, thank you my darling!!!!! Lots of love to you!
Andi that’s amazing!!! You look so gorgeous, as usual — great photos! I love the one of you holding your pink passport looking side-eyed at the camera. Is the spread online??
Wow you’re comment totally made my day, thanks from the bottom of my heart! Unfortunately, the spread is not online, as the magazine is not free. Next time you’re in Charlotte I’ll show it to you! <3
congrats Andi! great photos of your and your prize possession.
Awww thank you soooo much!!!
How AMAZING! All the photos are lovely, but I really like the one of you carrying the suitcase 🙂
Thank you, thank you!!! You’re too sweet!
I love them all but my favorites are the ones of the open passport with all the stamps and your arms with full with bracelets. I think is the number 12 and 14. Yes, those are my favorites. You look so gorgeous. I am very happy for you. I always enjoy your pictures and your posts. Keep on the great work. =)
You’re SUCH a sweetheart!!! You just put the biggest smile on my face. THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Congrats Andi, this is really awesome! Sounds like a fun day, too!
Thank you so much!!! It was so much fun! 🙂
All the pictures are gorgeous! My favorite is the last one where you are holding the passport. I don’t know. I get an intense feeling from it. Ohh and moving on into girly things, can you tell me (if it is not too much to ask) where you got your right hand bracelets (not exactly where you got them but the brand or maker). I like that style.
Ooooh I wish I could tell you, but they are like 5 years old and I can’t remember the designer’s name now. Boo! If I can remember it I promise I will let you know. Thanks so much for your kind words!!!
Way to go, gorgeous! Love the shoot!
Thanks babe!
Many congratulations Andi. I must admit that I’ve never heard of this magazine but it is very exciting that you’ve been featured. The professional photographer has also used lighting very well, all the pictures look great.
Thanks so much! I agree, the photographers rocked!!!
How neat! Congratulations!
Thanks!!!
Oh my gosh, these are stunning, and congratulations to you on your feature! Love the shot of you with the suitcase in the road 🙂
Awww thank you from the bottom of my heart! <3
This is awesome, Andi. I”m so happy for you.
Thank yoooooou!
You are so cool! What an amazing experience that must have been. Congrats! xo
Hahaha thank you so much! I don’t know if anyone has ever called me cool before!!! XOXO
Wow! This is awesome! Congrats! I love your passport cover! Want!!!
Gracias bonita!!! I wish I could remember where I bought that cover? I think it was Nordstrom.com?
Congrats, chica!
Gracias linda!
I think the camera strap is my favorite thing about these pics – it’s so you! Congrats on getting your wonderful work featured.
Thanks love, I’m quite obsessed with it!!!
Beautiful images Andi, it’s hard to pick a favourite one… I have to say I love that suitcase! And congrats on the feature! 🙂
Thank you so very, very much! Isn’t that suitcase amazing? My bestie is amazing for have finding it!!!
Great story and great idea about picking all your vintage stuff 🙂
I wonder what the story about your grandfather and the camera is? Was he there during the war? Well I live close to Germany hehe
Thank you so much! Yes, my grandfather lived in Germany during the war, however he was able to escape and join the US military and thus subsequently immigrated to the US afterwards. I will try to find out more details about the camera and maybe do a post!
Thanks for sharing that story 🙂
You’re so welcome! 🙂
Your passport is so full of adventures! xx
It sure is!!! If only it could talk…
Congrats Andi, you deserve it all and more! I love every passport pic — what a symbolic prop.
Thank you sweetie!!! I knew you of all people would love the passport pic!!
Woow so many staps in your passport. And they say only 1% of Americans have passport 🙂 Is this is true. I am from EU and it is normal to have a passport here.People travel a lot. Nice photos you made.
No, at least 30-40% of Americans’s have passports. That 1% is definitely a myth! Having said that, I do hope that more Americans start to travel more — it’s just so expensive to fly these days. 🙁 Thank you so much for your kind words!
Wow, that’s amazing that you’re featured in a magazine! And I really love your passport holder…so cute!!
Thank you so much!!! Isn’t it cute? Too bad I always have to take it off when going through security.
Love your story and passport which is filled with stories. Congratulations on being in a magazine.
Awww thank you so very, very much! You’re so sweet!!!
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