I believe that photography goes far beyond just a holiday card each season and that portraiture is truly designed to capture who you are and what you represent through the seasons of your life. Whatever that may look like today. It’s not everyday that you’ll venture out for a professional photo session and I do not take that time with you for granted. I will assist you in selecting thoughtful, yet simple clothing pieces for your session and you’ll have access to my studio closet to help elevate your everyday look in a natural and beautiful way. I want this to be a stress free experience that you will not only look back on, but instead be one that makes you feel with every beat of your overflowing heart.
Motherhood Inspired Imagery
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In motherhood we are gifted special moments that make up a much greater part of our stories. These moments can be subtle, evocative, beautiful, magical, painful, blissful, messy and are often tangled up in the million little seconds of our daily lives. Sometimes we notice them like dust floating around a ray of light coming from a window, and other times we’re too busy to stop and realize it’s there. These are the details I patiently wait for and would love to preserve for you. I strive to create an experience where these moments show up effortlessly, bathed in soft light and connection. A place where genuine interactions and attention to detail speak louder than words ever will. Your story is truly where theirs begins and it would be my honor to document this fleeting season for you. Together we’ll curate these moments as if we were packing them inside of timeless suitcase that you can take with you into the future.
Styling and Wardrobe
Signature sessions include styling assistance and beautiful pieces to borrow from our carefully curated closet for both mothers and their children.
Through my perspective, I help you to curate all of the subtle moments and details that often go forgotten. The kind that give your story a voice and dialogue through artistry. I work with clients who value the importance of leaving behind a gift for their legacy, be it through printed wall art or heirloom albums. I find, the stories I like to tell are best depicted through analog film, a rare medium that embraces color and light in the most exquisite way. We’ll secure a backdrop that suits the overall vision for your session be it on-location or in the calming studio. I also encourage the use of muted and light color palettes in my work so that the emotive details we’ll collect are not drowned out by heavy and weighted tones. The approach I use is designed to fill your image capsule with genuine moments around the ones you love.
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Behind the Scenes
Why Film?
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Film, yes those real tangible negatives spool-wound in a cartridge that came before digital imagery was a thing. After a year of delving deep into the medium for personal pictures, I decided to use this analog format in my business on a professional level. Shooting with film is a delicate and intentional process and yields timeless results that can not be achieved through a digital camera. With film, sessions move at a slower pace and we unequivocally leave the doors open for authentic interactions and purpose throughout the shoot. Every exposure counts. Unlike digital where it is easy to let the instant gratification pull you from the moment. Film handles lighting, color tone and detail beautifully and skin tones are represented true and soft, often without the need to manipulate further. After a session is completed and shot on several rolls of film we send them to be scanned and developed by a professional lab. The images are then returned as digital files so sharing and printing them is no different than what most are already used to.
Film will always carry the heartbeat of an image to me- making it more real, robust and magical in the most mysteriously beautiful way.
BOOKINGS AND INQUIRES
I've found that consultations are a wonderful way for you to make sure I"m exactly what you are looking for, both in a photographer and for your portrait experience. During a short call I would share a bit more about the experience, answer any specific questions you might have and go over dates and scheduling at that time too if you like!