"We never thought taking pictures would be so easy, and you made it so fun as well! So many photos of us laughing as evidence! I don't think we can have anyone else take our photos now! We brag about you to everyone who asks!"
Joanna
what to expect
DURING OUR TIME TOGETHER
Take a moment to read through my approach. In my life I have always found it is best to come into any relationship with honesty. This is no different! You are trusting me to photograph your special moments, so we should be on the same page.
If you're looking for a super posed, always looking and smiling at the camera photographer, you probably need to look elsewhere. I, of course, will capture some of those photos, but for the most part, it's about capturing some more authentic moments.
Working with me is less about perfect poses and performing for the camera, and more about capturing reality in the most ideal way. Everything is done with the intention of showing you and your people, and the connections you have, in the best possible light. Noticing how you settle into each other and slip into natural movements, and guiding you through the experience, is where reality and art intersect. I don't rush from "pose" to "pose" or force something that isn't there. I've learned that the best moments come when you have space to be who you are. This is by no means an unguided experience! You don't need to worry about what to do, I will provide lots of direction! I just leave room for the how you do it! Sometimes I even step back completely when you and your people get in a flow, and geniuine connection happens unprompted. Those are always the best photos.
The moments you’ll end up loving most are usually the ones you didn’t even realize were happening. The in-between, when you’re relaxed, connected, and not thinking about the camera. That’s what I’m paying attention to. You don’t need to know how to pose or “be good” in photos. I’ll give you direction and simple prompts to get you moving, interacting, and out of your head! From there, things start to feel more natural.
Almost everyone shows up a little unsure, convinced they’ll feel awkward. And almost every time, that disappears pretty quickly. By the end, it feels less like a photoshoot and more like just having a good time together. All I ask is that you trust me. I have a plan, an eye for detail, and I’m always paying attention to how to make you look and feel your best. You don’t need to overthink it. Just show up, lean in, trust the process, and let it happen!
Bottom line. My goal is to give you more than just beautiful photos. I want you to walk away with images that reflect your life as it actually is - imperfect, connected, goofy, meaningful. When you look at photos years from now, I want you to remember more than how the days looked, and also how they felt.
