I’ve had a journey this year as an artist, with months of not being able to photograph anyone forcing me to look inwardly and think about who I am as an artist. Why am I not photographing the subject matter that makes me happiest? Why not seek out and try to create more artistic images? If not now, when?
Read MoreOh hey, I’m only a month and a half late for talking about resolutions, and plans for the new year. Not bad!
My main goal this year is to….
Read MoreI’ve always loved the illustrations in fairy tales; beautiful watercolors and fresco’s depicting our tragic damsels, looking for their happy ending. I wanted to try to bring some of that imagery to life, and what better place to evoke a feeling of far-off fantasy than here in the Emerald City? We have so many gorgeous parks, with vast & lush woods, I knew I wouldn’t need to look far for a place for our princess.
Read MoreIn March, I was approached by local wedding dress designer, Evon Bridal, for a creative styled bridal photoshoot. I was thrilled; I don’t photograph many weddings by choice, but I do absolutely adore photographing bridal work. The delicate details, the romanticism, the yards and yards of tulle! I couldn’t let this chance go by.
Read MoreOver the past decade, I’ve been honing my craft, trying to listen to what my heart really wants to be working on, and I 100% can see the evolution of my photography.
I wanted to share with you that journey, to show you all that time, hard work, passion and WORK can get you far.
I’ve always been attracted to the romanticism, the wonder and beauty of our forests. I grew up reading fairy tales, storybooks where characters had the most marvelous adventures outside.
So with so many beautiful woodlands to explore so close to home, I knew I just had to bring some of that magic to life.
I was inspired by my mentor Sue Bryce and her beautiful portraits of dancers; the way the tulle flowed, the dancers captured in a single moment of poise, seemingly effortless as they spun, posed and went on pointe.
I wanted to try and capture the grace, the beauty of ballet, and I hope I've been able to show a small part of that world for you.
Read MoreMarisa wanted to do something romantic, relaxed, care-free, a photoshoot that more expressed her personality. I wanted to make sure this photoshoot read as 100% Marisa. I present to you, Marisa and her Rose Garden.
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