Is this personal work or client work? This was kind of both. This mother is a friend who wanted me to do a motherhood session so very much. We ended up trading artwork her husband painted for this session. So it really allowed me the freedom I was craving. What about this session was most …
Walking into a client’s home and documenting their family makes me SO nervous. To me, a home is a sacred space, it is where a family should feel safe and comfortable and protected. When families allow me to come into that space and document the every day of their lives, it’s like inviting me into …
Yup, it’s that time of year again. I know it’s only Halloween and I can’t stand the early holiday talk anymore than you, BUT as a photographer I have to start the conversation. I know many photographers are in the throws of mini sessions galore this time of year. There are gorgeous set ups of …
“There is only one sun. We can’t all claim to only have one way to use the light, but we can REDEFINE how we choose to express it. “ Why are you passionate about film photography? In a world where everything is instant I love having the delayed gratification of waiting for my film to …
Share with us a bit about intentional documentary photography. Imagine being the client. You get the email, “Your gallery is ready.” As you click through to view the photos, you feel the experience of whatever we’ve photographed again. Each photograph is a part of the story… your story. Your senses come alive with all the feels – …
It’s that time of year again, fall family photos. It’s like tax time to an accountant. It’s the photographers busy season. For photographers it mean lots of late nights, extra coffee and the feeling of not being able to get it all done. This year I embarked on a new journey in my business. Well …
Is this personal work or client work? Personal! What about this session was most memorable? Ah, the most memorable part of this session was seeing the excitement on my daughter’s face when she realized ice cream was involved! She LOVES ice cream, y’all! LOVES. IT. This kind of treat is usually reserved for great-grandma visits, …
Is this personal work or client work? Client work – The Shaw family hired me to photograph a documentary session during the legal adoption of their daughter. What about this session was most memorable? The whole session was filled with so much raw emotion that made it very memorable. There was lots of smiles, hugs, …
“There is only one sun. We can’t all claim to only have one way to use the light, but we can REDEFINE how we choose to express it.” Why are you passionate about photography and this style of portraiture? Photography is my voice. Documentary Photographers are our eyewitness with their observations of the world and its …
Is this personal work or client work? This was a “Morning in the Life” client session. What about this session was most memorable? Hands down, the kiddos. They were adorable and full of energy. I wanted to bottle it up. Especially since I have two young kids of my own. I could use that mojo! …