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The Mini Blog Series: Photos Are STILL Special & Here's Why... | Arizona, PNW & Beyond
photography history is interesting but what we’re really here to chat about is how photos are special to us, what brings value to the photographs we know and love today? Let’s all think back to digging through our family albums or those moments when our grandparents would share with us stories behind their family photographs from the early 1900s. Photographs are a way to capture our family history, to document who’s been an influential part of our family’s lineage.
The Mini Blog Series: How To Style Your Outfit For That Photoshoot… | Arizona, PNW & Beyond
Unless you’re a model, content creator or influencer most people don’t get their portraits taken very often, especially if it’s a family session. Family sessions are slightly more upscale since there’s more people involved, so outfit coordination can test anyone’s styling abilities, but it’s so rewarding in the end!!
Trick OR Treat?! Halloween Photos, Moody Vibes + MORE!! | Pacific Northwest & Beyond
The rain has finally arrived this season and from the looks of things won’t be going anywhere anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean photoshoots are at a halt or that fun Fall activities are limited, because with rain comes new beginnings.
Help! What do I do with my boudoir photos | Boudoir | Seattle, WA
There are tons of creative ways to give something as vulnerable and sensual as boudoir. Most people who book boudoir sessions do it with a gift idea in mind such as a wedding gift to their spouse-to-be, an anniversary gift or a sexy Valentines surprise, but lately I’ve been getting more and more clients who book a boudoir session with me just take the experience of doing a photoshoot like that for themselves and no one else and I am so here for it!!
Photoshoot Anxiety 101 | Portraits, Boudoir and More | Seattle and Beyond
Let’s continue the conversation surrounding mental health and art, specifically photography. There’s a variety of perspectives within this topic, but let’s just focus on two, the photographer and the client. Anxiety is fear of the unknown and what the future holds for us; from the perspective of the photographer anxiety could look like worrying about a cancellation and loss of income or about if they’ll perform well at their job based on the booked assignment, or from the perspective of the client anxiety could look like worrying about if they’ll look good in photos or if the photographer will direct them well enough to pull out their confidence.
Mental Health Matters Here | Photoshoots and Emotions | Washington and Beyond.
Mental Health matters here. and this is why…
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month passing us by this year, I want to take a minute and share some incredibly valuable reasons as to why photography is a fantastic, creative, magical and healing outlet for our mental health.
The Importance of a Photograph | Memories and Beyond
Photos are still special, right? Let’s chat more…
In order to fully understand the value of photography and how special photos are in our lives we might have to journey back to the beginning, it’s time for a little photography history lesson!!
When did photography as we know it today begin and who pioneered this artistic revolution?
4 Ways to Personalize Your Session | Engagement | Washington
4 ways to make your engagement photos show your personality
I will jump into it real quick here, but something I get asked a lot is how do I feel comfortable in front of the camera, or how do we bring our personality into this. Well! Here are my tips and tricks of how to make your engagement session just for you!
How a photoshoot can cure your depression | Boudoir and Beyond | Seattle, WA
Okay, so first, let me say this title has no science behind it. But, let’s get into it….
As some of you might already know I am also a licensed mental health therapist. I am NOT a psychologist, but I have worked with depression, anxiety and many other mental health conditions over my nearly 10 years in the mental health field.
Salute to Women's History Month | Seattle Women Owned and Beyond
Its officially March! Which means its Women’s History month. Women’s history month is a great chance to showcase only SOME of the incredible women I have met and had the opportunity to photograph along my journey. I am so excited to share this list of some of the women I complete adore, idolize and look up too.