A memory from 2 years ago...


Today I lit the candles on my altar. They are brown like the earth. I stood and said a prayer to The Fox, to lead me between worlds. 


Then my children started fighting each other in the living room. “She BOOPED me AGAIN!”


This is how my life works, it’s magickal, mundane, full of “teachable moments.” After dragging my naked four year old off her sister and found some clothes (and hopefully some space for them to calm down). Then I went back to my office where the altar sits.

Mom and daughter playing together while daughter eats popsicle. WHITNEY POPP, Virginia

I walked into smells of my childhood. Holidays were special at our home and we got to light candles at the dining room table. The tall ones that sat in fancy holders. I loved blowing them out afterward. There is a smell that comes from tapered candle smoke. To me the smell fills my belly with turkey and mashed potatoes, butterflies of Santa’s arrival, the completion of egg hunts and ham dinners. Memories I hope my children will look back on as well. On the surface it's just cleaning up after a meal, but deeper down...it's magick.

A heartwarming embrace shared in a cozy room with art and plants, displaying pure joy and affection. WHITNEY POPP, Popp Photography
A playful scene in a home art room with a rainbow drawing on the wall and artwork display hanging on string. WHITNEY POPP, Popp Photography
Mom and children share a joyful moment of laughter and hugs while playing together in a colorful room with wall art. WHITNEY POPP
A joyful candid moment of people laughing together in a casual indoor setting with children's artwork displayed behind them.

I know. I mentioned altar and magick. You are either leaning into this or thinking, “Nope, nope, nope, she’s a witch!” Remember, witches were images made up by men afraid and wanting to hold control us. Real witches (all of us have the ability), put ourselves in harmony with the land while listening to what it says. 


As a photographer, this ability helps my clients. It helps me see the world as it is, full of mystery, rather than one that is dragging us down and away from peace. I’m not here to hex (real talk, I’m a baby green witch so I really just hangout with my ancestors and plants). 

A golden orange zinnia flower in soft focus macro shot with dark background and dreamy bokeh effect.

I am, however, here to make sure you know there is magick around. 


ps. Using magick with a K in this because it harkens to ancient and powerful energy, not card tricks.