Six Questions with Empress Christina

Christina Martin of Soul Aperture needs no introduction, I know. She is the empress of soul. Her photos speak of the comfort and a cosiness of her home filled to the brim with love. Her food photos make me drool and her love for reading and the simple things in ife make her a kindred spirit. Thank you my friend, for sharing a little of yourself here with us!

1. Describe yourself in three words.

Shy, reader, familygirl. ; )

2. What is the best thing about being you right now?

To finally see my work published! The long days and hard work behind the lens, can lead me to tears, but when I see my work in print, it makes my heart swell. I'm so grateful in every way possible, for the opportunity and for the work.

3. Where do you find your inspiration?

Walking in the city or taking a breather in a coffee shop. All the colors of the city, all the movement. The coffee shops... the ritual dance begins once the cup, is placed in front of us- the spoon, the extra foam, the talking with the hands. Amazing!

4. What is the best thing you create out of leftovers?

Soup! I love to throw all the leftovers in a pot, create a broth and come out with an amazing, soup. Nothing warms the soul as much as a little this or a pinch of that, made with love.

5. What activity recharges your inner battery?

Spending time by the water. Even on a wintery day, seeing the water crash against the rocks, or hearing the waves. It makes me feel like I am home. Maybe I will be lucky enough to love by the water, someday... since my soul already lives there. ; )

6. What does a typical day for you look like?

I get up naturally on most days, no alarms or anything like that, this makes my day so much more beautiful. I am usually up very early, this gives me an hour or two to write, edit photos, plan meals or answer emails. Then as the sleepy teenagers make their way downstairs, we begin our morning of homeschooling. Since our kids are older, the homeschooling days aren't as long. By noon, we are having lunch, and wrapping the school day up. For the afternoons, I usually head upstairs, and finish the loose ends on my work. Three afternoons a week, I head to work, as a personal chef. No matter how late my day runs, I have to read before I got to bed, even if the book ends up slipping out of my hands, on to the floor. Reading is a must, to get me to sleep.