The Seeker - Artwork Spotlight
THE SEEKER. That's what I named this artwork. It is the seeker, who understands there is more than what meets the eye; who is not afraid; and who makes the choice to go into the unknown. She understands that going into uncertainty creates discomfort but that is where the growth begins.
We’re doing a Black Friday Sale.
Get excited, I’m having a Black Friday Sale! I don’t normally do these, but this has been one hell of a year and if you’re reading this that means you survived it. We may not even be the same person we were at the beginning of 2020. We have lived through something that no one could predict, and well I think that’s worth celebrating so I’m having a BIG sale.
Why Mom Needs to Exist in Photographs
A long time ago, I changed how I did family photos and I made it about the moms. Mom comes in to get hair and makeup, to take time for her to be seen and heard and then the family comes at the end. I did this because I often heard “not me, just the kids” or “I’m always taking the pictures” or “I need to lose weight.”
I cannot say this enough, photography is evidence you exist in this world. It represents your legacy.
Here are 5 Reasons why Mom needs to Exist in Photographs:
5 Reasons to do a Glamour Shoot
“Glamour is not about age, shape, or size. You don’t have to be pretty to have it. Anyone can create it.” - Dita Von Tesse
Contemporary Glamour is like you being the celebrity for a day and having a magazine style of photoshoot. We allow multiple outfit changes and provide professional hair and makeup. My makeup artist stays on set to assist and change up your look, if you want. Maybe you want to add a bold lip for a different outfit or add a braid or updo or wave to your hair.
5 Reasons You Need a Personal Branding Session
Personal Branding sessions are a more elaborate headshot session with multiple looks for the various platforms where your brand or personal brand is represented. It comes down to what do you want people to think, see and feel when they look at your image: power, approachability, confidence, leadership, or all of the above. It comes down to what do you want your pictures to say about you in your branding.
Product Spotlight - The Legacy Folio Box
The main product in my studio for the package options is the Legacy Folio Box. This folio box holds the Print Collection you purchase. I call it a legacy folio box because it holds the professional prints that are matted and ready for framing, and those prints become part of your legacy for the rest of time.
Studio is Open | New Guidelines | COVID-19
Covid-19 shut us down briefly but my studio is open and in full service! We have quietly been working in the studio since June 1st, and I thought I should update you on the new guidelines while we try to get back to normalcy whatever that looks like and whenever that will be. Here’s what you need to know.
Please stay safe and healthy!
Photography as a Gift
“What gifts can I get my loved ones to show them how much they mean to me?” Perfect gifts are the things or moments that can be cherished for a long time and match to the person whom you are giving it to. Why not consider thinking out of the box and who knows you might also love it too.
Four Generations
Capturing FOUR generations of women is something very special.
I always say that photography is evidence we exist in this world. Photos help us reminisce and form a concept of an individual by looking back to the photos and sharing it with the new generations. It also gives a representation of the memories from that day.
LadyLike Leaders Summit: Recap
Earlier this month I had the honor of speaking at the Lady Like Leaders Women’s Symposium,
Lady Up + Don’t Quit.
If you weren't able to attend, I'd still love the chance to share the highlights from my talk. Enjoy!
Why You Deserve more than a Selfie
Selfies. It’s so crazy to think that the term “selfie” has only been in use for about 10 years. Fast forward to 2019 and they’re everywhere! Social media, advertisements, wallpapers on our phones, computers, and tablets…you name it, selfies are there.
So, how can we make all the selfie more memorable and really show the real you? Here are just a few reasons you deserve more than a selfie.
How to Capture the Best Dating App Profile Pictures
If you’re uncertain about dating online, trust me, I was a little reluctant as well. Dating is an initial or start of having a sturdy relationship. There are many reasons that dating site helps every user in different ways. The usage of the site sometimes depends on the perception of people who use it.
Despite, here are 4 things to consider when you put yourself out into the world of online dating.
Rachel's Story of Transformation
Today, I wanted to share Rachel’s story. I asked her to write a blog about our time together and why it was important to her to create art and capture all the different facets of herself in a portrait session. Her story is painfully beautiful.
Posing Tips & Tricks: Finding Your Best Angles
You are beautiful, claim it! But, we all had someone sneak a photo that captures a weird expression, or catches us at an unflattering angle. Worry not, this guide is designed to give you confidence in front of any camera, and to help you feel beautiful in every photo from now on – no matter where you are, how made up you are or who is taking the photo. Use these tips whenever a camera is pointed your way!
3 Reasons to Photograph Life Transitions
Promotions, divorce, weight loss, starting a new career path, reinventing yourself, reaching milestones—are you sensing a theme?
Yes, transitions! So many of my clients come to me in periods of transition and it has me thinking. What about transitions is so powerful to us? Why are we so compelled to invest in documenting these moments? I’ve had the opportunity to witness so many beautiful moments in my studio simply by listening to my clients’ stories. From these stories, I’ve come up with 3 possible reasons we are so compelled to photograph life’s transitions.
11 Best Portrait Photographers in Nashville
I'm lucky #7 on the Peerspace's top 11 Portrait Photographers in Nashville. Woo hoo!! I was so grateful when I saw this list as there are some very talented photographers included and some with very different styles from me. Not all portraiture is the same. It can be a very diverse genre and it's cool to see all the visual creatives in town with different philosophies. Here's what they said about my work and brand:
6 Lessons from My First Bonnaroo Experience
A few days ago, I experienced Bonnaroo for the first time with Justin. I joined 90,000 other people for a weekend of music, community, and camping.
The Roo, as they call it, is a place where everyone is welcomed and anything goes. So, first, let's get the big question out of the way - Would I ever go back? The answer is YES!
What is Your Legacy?
Do you ever think about your legacy? Even if you don't have children or beyond your family, do you ever think about your own legacy? That thing that you leave behind or way of being that you pass down? Even the messages that you are constantly sending to people by your actions and words.
The Importance of Prints
Photography is evidence we exist in this world; yet, we have lost the importance and priority of printing and sometimes we avoid the camera altogether. I often ask people: when something happens to you do they think people are going to go through all your hard drives to find all your pictures and cherished moments? Typically the answer is No. Do you think they will cherish and keep a box of images of you that they find? Typically the answer is yes.