my photography journey
I come from a very creative family, my great grandfather was actually a well known professional photographer when he was younger. I have loved taking photos ever since I can remember. I won an art contest in elementary school for a photo I had taken on my mom’s phone. My freshman year of high school was the first time I had used a professional camera. I was on the yearbook team and was actually interested in journaling. One day my teacher told me someone couldn’t photograph an event anymore and asked if I could cover it. When I came back with the photos that following week she pulled me aside to tell me how much she loved them, and that I could shoot future content if interested. I was in the yearbook all four years of high school and that’s where I developed my love for capturing all the moments. I took senior photos, family photos, second shot weddings, and any other sessions people would hire me for. I’m proud of myself for finding my passion and sticking with it. Photography is the first thing I never fully let go of. I have had my struggles, but I never stopped taking pictures. It’s the only profession I have truly loved. I hope I always show that to my clients. I want them to know I am so thankful for them hiring me, because that means more to me than they will ever know. I don’t just want to show up and take the pictures, I want to have a relationship with my clients. I want to capture their wedding and when they have kids, and family photos as they grow over the years. This is part of the reason why I meet with couples before I shoot their wedding. I want to get to know them, build a relationship, and have fun celebrating them on their special day! I am a very detail oriented person and when it comes to my photos I want them to be the best they can!
One of my favorite things about photography, and really art in general, is that everyone captures things differently. I have had my share of rough times as a creative. It can be a very competitive profession if you allow it to be. Finding friends in the photography world has helped me so much. Being raw here, but I have felt the pressure of not being good enough, or not doing enough for my business. There were times when I was trying so hard to get new clients while others barely had to do anything. When I realized that my journey is unique to everyone around me was when I found my true joy in the profession. I found ways to style shoots and find models to portray a creative idea I had, or met with other photographers to plan events and things! This made the slow seasons fun. I learned to focus on other areas of my business, like updating my website or creating fun graphics, and ordering new business cards. There are so many areas of my job that I love! I’m learning new things everyday and coming up with new ideas all the time. With time, I have watched my clientele grow and it has been such a blessing and wonderful surprise. Thankful for everyone I’ve met through photography and the many adventures that are to come!
Bye for now,
