The story behind we B gypsies
We B Gypsies was brought to life through the inspiration of my daughters Grace and Lauryl. During a bike ride along the Gulf Coast of Destin, Florida, we came up with the idea. It was Grace who came up with the name. Inspired by our "gypsy" life of travel and the play on "we B" and "web"; it seemed all too perfect since our adventures were documented and shared online.
Thanks to the girls and my wonderful husband and son, I had the courage to transform my hobby into something extrordinary. I hope you find something here that moves and inspires you!
Photographer/Artist
Alycia Meile
In December of 2011, our family sold our home in Pennsylvania, bought a camper and began a journey that would forever change each one of us. Setting out in our 32' travel trailer in March of 2012, we began our trip down the East Coast of the United States. We recorded the details of our travels through photography and we shared those images with our friends and family in a blog. It was the combination of the pictures and words that helped bring weBgypsies to life.
I have always had a love of photography and grew up with it being such an important part of my life. My grandfather was a newspaper reporter and photographer, and therefore never without a camera. My childhood was captured on film because of that fact.
I attended Penn State University in the early 90's where I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in television production. After graduating, I worked as a camera operator/editor for a local FOX affiliate. It was a great experience and something I truly enjoyed.
Since that time I've run several businesses, homeschooled my children, and stayed involved in my community. Now that my kids are grown and they are setting out on their own adventures, I am back doing what I've always loved with a new twist. In addition to photography, I've begun painting the natural beauty that surrounds me using a modern twist on impressionism. I continue to hone my skills and look forward to the next adventure.
"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see." Henry David Thoreau