We are the weirdos. Creatives and artists have for a long-time been associated with the strange, the weird, and the uniquely different. When I was younger, weird was used as a slur, something to make you feel badly about not being like the rest of them. I always found being weird as a badge of […]
Your tribe is out there.
As a photographer, for the longest time I thought I had to fit into a certain box in order to “make it.” There was a prescribed recipe for “success” as a photographer, and I felt frustrated by the limitations. I even took a year break from photography, and at the end I looked back on […]
Beyond the Bedroom: Create a boudoir set in your own home.
Finding locations for photoshoots is part of the fun, but it can feel overwhelming if you have no idea where to start. Studios can be limiting, expensive, and not always the best option for what you want. Taking photos outdoors may not always be an option due to weather or scheduling, so it may seem […]
How to find the right photographer
Finding the right photographer may seem like a daunting task. Just typing the words “photographers near me” results in pages and pages of websites. How in the heck are you supposed to find the one that resonates with you? Have no fear! Here are the steps to finding the right photographer for you: Check with […]
Ode to Overcast
Overcast, you are given such a bad rep! Endless people rushing to pick the sunniest day- The brightest day. Little do they know what you can give. Little do they know that you hold the key to beautiful couple photos and beauty magazine level selfies. No squinty eyes, No blown out highlights, just a wonderful, […]
Wild Woman
Renee and I have been meaning to get together and take photos for a long time, but I actually first met Renee when I was in college. I was in Painting and she came in and introduced herself to the whole class. I didn’t get to interact with her much then, but I remember being […]
How creating art helps you grieve.
This last week I lost a person that I spent three years with. We did break up and were not the best of friends after, but I always said that over time, we would be able to talk again. He died on April 20th at 9am. I have done a lot of grieving and gone […]
How to create performance art?
Performance art is one of my favorite genres of art. There is something so amazing about being able to not only express your idea in physical form, but to become the art piece. Performance art, not to be confused with the performing arts, such as theater, is the use of one’s body to create art within […]
Everything Glitters: A Retrospective.
You might know by now that I was playing with glitter and confetti these last two months. I can tell you, my apartment will never be the same…and I am glad. Shooting the Glitter Me set was a blast. I love working with materials, and when I explore something, I go full out. I started […]
Winter Themed Set: Glitter Me.
What I love about these themed photo sets is that it makes me create something new every few months and that I get to work on what is inspiring me at the moment. The last theme was witchy and came from my renewed interest in learning more about more witch things, intention, and my obsession […]