I’m Mary Mills, the creator of Life Full of Light.
The goal of this website is to teach people like you how to travel the world and capture it with a camera.
If you want to learn…
- How to plan a trip to amazing destinations
- How to take great photos
- How to start a blog of your own
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Recent Posts
Are you interested in making the switch to clean beauty? I’ve been trying my best to switch to non-toxic beauty products, but …
4 Of The Best Cities with Hidden Street Art Gems This article was written by guest author Briana Hilton. While New York …
Silver Dollar City is an entertaining 1880’s-inspired theme park for all ages located in the Ozark Mountains in Branson, Missouri. If you’ve …
Fall is without a doubt, my favorite time of the year to travel. Many destinations in the United States will have cooler …
If you’ve searched for a travel guide or itinerary to Nashville, TN, you have probably seen pictures of the colorful murals decorating …
Are you a traveler and photographer looking for the perfect lens to carry with you on vacation? As someone who loves to …
Looking for the best things to do in Hot Springs, Arkansas? I spent a short time here during a road trip through …
There are plenty of fun things to do in Springfield, Missouri, and one of those things is hunting for street art. So …
Have you ever seen those Disney Instagrammers with a feed of incredible Disney World photos? They seem to know where all the …
Christmas is the most magical time of year. So why not spend Christmas time at the most magical place on Earth, Walt …
The latest addition to Disney’s Hollywood Studios is every Star Wars fan’s dream: Galaxy’s Edge. The Star Wars-themed land we’ve all been …
Looking for some amazing Instagram accounts to follow that are full of magical Disney content? Look no further than this list of …
Walt Disney World has so many good food choices for every meal and snack, it’s impossible to try everything in one trip. …
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a favorite park among adventurers and nature lovers. Over 1700 animals live in Animal Kingdom, but this park …
When most people think of Disney World, Magic Kingdom is the first thing that comes to mind. An image of walking down …
Epcot is known as the more futuristic of the Disney World parks, and it’s also known for its food! Disney has been …
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has become one of my favorite Disney World parks. It holds some of my favorite rides, and it has …
Every winter in Crystal River, Florida, you can check a fun adventure off your bucket list. Manatees migrate to this beautiful area …
One of the hardest things about learning photography is figuring out how to get sharp focus in photos. Nailing that tack-sharp focus …
Nashville is a very popular place for weekend getaways and bachelorette trips. And why not! It’s full of incredible food and fun …
Do you ever see amazing travel photos on Instagram and think, “I wish my vacation photos looked like that!” Taking better travel …
When I heard about a city just south of Nashville with the cutest downtown and shopping malls, I knew I had to …
The city of Chattanooga, TN sits along the Tennessee River very close to the Appalachian Mountains. Such a great location can only …
Have you ever been to Bellingrath Gardens? I had never heard of it before my trip to the coast of Mississippi. This …
Charleston, South Carolina is a very popular destination for girls’ trips and family vacations. Most Charleston trips include visiting the beautiful historical …
The Gulf Coast of Mississippi has tons of great things to do and places to eat, so it can be hard to …
Huntsville, Alabama is a great city for a day trip or weekend getaway. There are so many cool places to eat and …
There are several plantations in the Charleston area, and Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful. …
Charleston, South Carolina is a US vacation destination that is known for its rich history and Southern charm. A trip to Charleston …
If editing your photos as quickly and beautifully as possible is something you’re interested in, Adobe Lightroom presets are the way to …
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are two cities that sit right next to each other just outside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. …
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a vast area in the states of Tennessee and North Carolina. This park of beautiful …
Flat Rock, NC is the perfect place to take a day trip from the larger North Carolina cities nearby. Flat Rock is …
Pinterest can be an incredible tool to drive traffic to your blog or website. If you’re a business owner, and I’m including …
The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina has been on my bucket list for years. America’s Largest Home at 175,000 square feet …
Do you have a friend that’s hard to buy for because all they love is travel? The only things they ever buy …
If you’ve been following my blog for any amount of time, you probably know that I love to take photos in front …
Everyone thinks that to be good at photography you have to have the most expensive gear, but that simply isn’t true. I …
One of the hardest things as a photographer is when you have a vision in your head of the shot you want …
What travel essentials do you always include in your packing list? Everyone writes down the basics, like clothes and a toothbrush, but …
iPhone cameras are quickly becoming one of the most convenient options for taking photos. They have the capability to take amazing photographs, …
They say the best camera is the one you have with you. Since so many people have smartphones these days, phone companies …
Whether you are thinking about starting a blog, have already begun the process, or are several months into blogging, you’ve probably wondered …
Even though Nashville is known for its music, it’s impossible to ignore that this city has some of the best local places …
So you want to write an awesome blog post, but you’re just not sure where to start. There is no perfect recipe …
When I visited Jackson, MS for a weekend trip, the Cultivation Food Hall was recommended to us as a delicious and unique …
When you think of visiting a city to see the arts, you probably think of art galleries, theaters, and music halls. However, …
You’ve probably heard that Pinterest is the best way to increase traffic to your website or blog. However, it can take a …
Pinterest is the number one way to drive traffic to your website. If you have a business or a money-making blog, Pinterest …
Just 3 hours south of Jackson, MS, is the lovely town of Long Beach. Long Beach, Mississippi is very close to Gulfport, …