I often find myself in daydream, observing people and objects in slow-motion. I study the ways the breeze creates a flow of fabric on a window or body, observing the ways two people communicate in their conversation primarily with their body; through their expression of face, posture, where are they choosing to take up space, or create that space where they are at? With over twelve years of wedding photography experience I’ve cultivated the skillset that allows the authentic experience in a moment to be witnessed in a photo.
I attune to a subject and quickly identify how they are most comfortable in front of the camera, or how to create a safe space for their authentic expression. I can spend 5 minutes with a couple and understand how they communicate love. With seeing people, truly seeing them, is how I am able to capture the images that convey emotions, intimacy and authenticity. Which is what people love about my photography and videography.
Preparation has been a huge part of my photography. Learning about the couple and their vision, styling wardrobe, location, a setting and theme in order to tell the story. Planning and art direction creates an intentional photograph. It creates organization. It creates room for capturing something totally different and artistic.