Okay, why am I writing this? Because I’m passionate…like, really really passionate….about being an ADHD photographer, living life as a neurodivergent creative, and connecting with others who are in this same, beautifully chaotic boat. Don’t forget I’m a therapist too :) Oh you didnt know that! Well…go follow my instagram and tiktok to keep up with all things mental health and photography! (OH did i just get distracted…YUPPPP)

We weren’t exactly sure how to pull it off at first, but ZySeer took the lead and reached out to the Tucson Museum of Art, and honestly? BEST. MOVE. EVER. This place may not be an old-school European museum with marble busts and gold frames, but it is full of modern soul, diversity, and just enough edge to make it the perfect backdrop for these two lovebirds.

There’s something incredibly special about getting to photograph people through all the chapters—especially the ones that involve growing bellies, goofy dog energy, and salty wind blowing through your partner’s beard. These are the moments we’ll want to remember: the in-between, the messy, the magic.

Zyseer found me on google, while searching for graduation photographers. And I am so glad she did. She expressed that she really wanted something that was different and unique. She told me her story about being the first in her family to graduate college, and how she is ALSO FROM WASHINGTON. We bonded over our social work careers and our hometowns in washington state.

Sometimes getting fun and creative is just what the soul needs. This photoshoot unfolded with a delightful blend of whimsy and the macabre, inspired by the iconic Addams Family vibes. It was a challenge but so fun to mesh the Halloween-y vibes with the Arizona desert.

Despite the coffee-crazed, box stuffing, and stress-filled week before our bittersweet departure from the PNW, I had the utmost pleasure of photographing one of the most deserving families….

photography history is interesting but what we’re really here to chat about is how photos are special to us, what brings value to the photographs we know and love today? Let’s all think back to digging through our family albums or those moments when our grandparents would share with us stories behind their family photographs from the early 1900s. Photographs are a way to capture our family history, to document who’s been an influential part of our family’s lineage.

Unless you’re a model, content creator or influencer most people don’t get their portraits taken very often, especially if it’s a family session. Family sessions are slightly more upscale since there’s more people involved, so outfit coordination can test anyone’s styling abilities, but it’s so rewarding in the end!!

Soooo…it’s December and I am STILL stuffed from November’s events of get togethers and essentially family food competitions, with everything from my own engagement celebration (y’all I am head over barbell for my SO) to switching things up with a NEW website launch (you’ll probably have already noticed when reading this blog) it has been a crazy holiday season to say the least.

“What’s the difference between decor and photo props? How can I make my photos or portraits stand out and look incredible?” These are just a few of the many questions I see all over and hear from clients. Let’s talk about the vitality of decor and how we can upscale our portraits.