Michelle Nina Photos

06/05/2026

🌱🍊 Raw for the Solstice – Day 4 🍊🌱

I’ve noticed that most of the photos I’m sharing from this challenge are breakfast photos, and there’s a reason for that.

Mornings tend to be a little slower and more intentional. There’s time to sit down, enjoy the meal, appreciate the colors and textures, and maybe even snap a photo before the day gets moving. Lunches and dinners are often packed up and eaten on the go between work, rehearsals, meetings, and everything else life brings.

Today’s breakfast was a simple bowl of fresh pink grapefruit, banana, avocado, a drizzle of raw agave, sunflower seeds, and h**p hearts. Sweet, creamy, refreshing, and packed with nutrients. 🍌🥑🍊

One thing I’m enjoying about this challenge is the reminder to slow down, be present, and appreciate the simple things. Sometimes wellness isn’t about doing more; it’s about being more mindful of what’s already in front of us.

📸 Fuel for the body, inspiration for the soul.

🌱🍊🥑📸✨

06/05/2026

📸✨ I’ve expanded my gallery space! ✨📸

If you’re heading to Art Walk & First Friday tonight in Daytona Beach (5–9 PM), make sure you stop upstairs at The Gallery at Tic Toc and check out my updated display!

I’ve added several new photography pieces, brought in additional items, and even expanded into a new shelf space. You’ll find a mix of local beach scenes, nature photography, wildlife, florals, magnets, framed prints, and other unique gifts featuring my work.

🎨 Browse artwork from more than 20 local artists
🍴 Grab dinner from the food trucks
🚶 Take a stroll along the Riverfront Esplanade Friday Night Market
🖼 Visit the galleries throughout downtown
❤️ Support local artists and small businesses

I’ll be there tonight (5-6PM)
and would love to see some familiar faces! Stop by, say hello, and check out what’s new.

📍 The Gallery at Tic Toc
🕔 Tonight | 5:00–9:00 PM

📸🎨✨

The Gallery At Tic Toc

Riverfront Market

Downtown Daytona Beach Events

Please share & like/follow my photography page! 🤗

06/04/2026

🌱🥣 Raw for the Solstice – Day 3 🥣🌱

Starting Day 3 with a simple but nutrient-packed breakfast bowl.

Today’s mix included chia seeds soaked in coconut water, topped with fresh raspberries, blueberries, goji berries, a drizzle of raw honey, raw cacao powder, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. 🍓🫐✨

One thing I’m already appreciating about this challenge is how easy it is to create meals that are both nourishing and beautiful. The colors, textures, and natural sweetness make healthy eating feel less like a diet and more like an experience.

As someone passionate about both wellness and photography, I love finding inspiration in everyday moments; even a breakfast bowl can become a reminder to slow down, be present, and appreciate the simple things.

🌿 Day 3 of 21 and feeling energized, hydrated, and grateful for the journey.

🥣🫐🍓🌱📸💚

06/03/2026

🌮📸🌱 Raw for the Solstice – Day 2 🌱📸🌮

Today’s featured meal was last nights dinner: a colorful raw vegan taco salad bowl that was every bit as delicious as it was beautiful.

One of the unexpected things I’m enjoying about this 21-Day Raw for the Solstice Challenge is how vibrant the food is. The colors, textures, and fresh ingredients make every meal feel a little like a work of art. As someone who loves both wellness and photography, I find myself appreciating not only how these meals nourish the body, but also how visually appealing they are.

This taco bowl was packed with fresh vegetables, guacamole, creamy cashew sour cream, and a flavorful walnut-based taco crumble. So good, I may be having it again tonight!

Two days in, and I’m focusing less on “dieting” and more on enjoying fresh foods, staying hydrated, and appreciating the simple things.

✨ Good food fuels the body, and beauty can be found in everyday moments.

🌮🥑🍅📸💚☀️

06/01/2026

📸🌱 Raw for the Solstice: Day 1 🌱📸

One of the things I love about photography is that it encourages me to slow down and appreciate the details; the colors, textures, and beauty that are often right in front of us.

As part of a 21-Day Raw for the Solstice Challenge, I’m documenting a few moments along the journey. Not just the food itself, but the colors, patterns, and simple beauty found in everyday life.

This morning’s breakfast caught my eye with its vibrant berries, bananas, seeds, and rich natural textures. A reminder that nourishing ourselves can be beautiful too.

Over the next few weeks, you’ll probably see a few more photos like this mixed in with my usual nature, wildlife, beach, and fine art photography. It’s all part of the story; capturing the moments, big and small, that make up our lives.

✨ Finding art in the everyday.

📸🌿🍓🫐🍌💛

05/30/2026

Tonight! Stop by & say Hi at our Anniversary Party at The Gallery At Tic Toc. Come upstairs for art, music, wine & lights appetizers. Also the opening of a new art exhibition! 6-9PM. Come see me🥰😊

05/29/2026

We are getting geared up for saturday at The Gallery At Tic Toc! Even if you cannot make it to this event, please share this awesome upcoming anniversary party and exhibition on your personal and business Pages if you can!

The Gallery Anniversary Exhibition opens May 30, 2026 with a rotating selection of newly acquired works by Richard Schreiner. New York–trained, Palm Coast–rooted.

05/28/2026

Working remote this morning & popped in to another friend’s coffee shop…. Check out The Pony Bar in Port Orange! Located inside The Spread, LLC and features other local business inside too:

The Flower Bar by SBY
Nutty by Nature
Berries and Bean

🥤Pictured: The Sticky Bun Latte (with oat milk).

👀 Go follow their page to see a new trend inspired coffee drink being posted soon! Hint: “ . 🎂 “ 🤣🤣