What’s your purpose and intention behind creating an image?
There are so many different ways to approach photography, and a lot of it comes down to why you’re taking the picture in the first place. Snapping a quick everyday moment feels completely different from creating a photo that’s meant to tell a story or stir up real emotion. When you’re taking casual selfies or quick snapshots—of yourself, your surroundings, or the people you’re with—you’re usually just trying to catch a moment before it slips away. These pictures become littl
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The Art of Studio Portraiture: Capturing the Essence of Women
In the world of studio photography, there are countless ways to craft a woman’s portrait. Some photographers create grand, elaborate sets...
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Feb 162 min read
Women 40 over 40 portraits, why 40?
I’ve been asked countless times: why 40? Why put a number tag on age at all? When I was growing up, turning 40 meant something very different for women, I am talking about mid 80's, 90's. It was often seen as a line in the sand, a marker of "settling down." By the time they reached 40, most women had grown children—if not grandchildren. My own mother followed this path. By 40, she had one daughter who had already flown the nest to explore the world, and another (me) still at
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