The Good Stuff

Working with new subjects can always be a slightly stressful time. Wondering if they will like your ideas, will you vibe with each other, will they get bored, etc. Yes all these things and many more go through my head before a shoot. But then the shoot starts and the ideas are hittin’ and they love the previews. You realize “ehh I worried for nothing”

(story of my life)

After the shoot and you get some images processed and returned to your subject and they love them it makes you feel relieved. But then you get that message that hits different. That one that they tell you they have struggled with their body image, or their weight, or they were made fun of and they didn’t feel beautiful or sexy. But, seeing the way I captured them made them feel amazing. Made them feel those things they weren’t able to feel before. That’s the good stuff!!!

Can't Tell Me Nothing!

Taking 1st timers up to the island is a great experience. You can tell people 100 times how it’s so secluded that watching out for people isn’t much of an issue. And the extended view of the beach gives you plenty of time to get your shot and censor your subject. Once day breaks and they see the expanse you can watch them open up and settle in. The confidence just starts ooozing and the next thing you know it’s 3 hours, several rolls of film and lots of clicked frames later!

New Normal

We are living a new normal as of late. Our daily lives have been consumed by a pandemic. Gloves, masks, hand sanitizer, social distancing, and being hermits have become common practices. While being out on “essential” missions only, we steer clear of people and treat them as if they have cooties. We see the spring like weather from our windows and wish to enjoy it but we must “flatten the curve” so we remain on our couches. People are dropping like flies. Everyone is suspect; trust no one! It’s an even sadder world these days.

This roll was shot walking around our complex to get some fresh air and exercise. I deem these images appropriate.

Double Trouble

I put out feelers for a free day to shoot. Both these beauties were free. They meld so well together.

Peace Out 2019

2019 was in every way interesting..it was stressful, unforgiving and all in all a weird year. I adapted and like to think I overcome since I’m still standing. I did get to end the year meeting a bubbly beauty and getting to shoot with her. Was such a good day. Between her eyes, dimples and colorful hair I didn’t know what I liked more. Thank you, Jenny

Handsy

When I started photographing Ari in this outfit the idea came to me. I like different and out of the box. This came out exactly how I wanted it.

Just for looks

Ours was a brief love affair. I miss the way you felt in my hands. I miss how you responded to my touch. Now all I have are the memories we made. It is time for me to move on, but I will never forget you.

Do You Booboo

Be you..

Be weird..

Do weird shit..

In the woods with your top off!

Test

First post from my tablet..how’d I do..?

Naked Truth

I read a quote today that made me chuckle at its realness.

“There are those who so dislike the nude that they find something indecent in the naked truth.” F.H. Bradley

Crystal

Cleanse

Judith

Black Sand

So the other night Michael and I had a beach sunset shoot planned. With work and adult life neither of us get much camera time anymore. So of course we were both looking forward to it. All afternoon it stormed..and when I say stormed I mean stormed. Thunder, close lightning strikes, torrential downpour, wind and some places even got hail. We watched the weather closely, checking app every 15-30 minutes and decided rain would move out by the time we were at location. So we moved forward with shoot. With subject in tow, through the rain we arrived at our location. Checked the weather app again..weather shifted ever so slightly and we had about an hour til rain moved out. So we waited…Once it let up we hiked down the beach to our spot.. beach was fairly empty..SCORE!! There were storm clouds in the distance and a beautiful lightning show. We had overcast skies, a nice breeze and black sand on the beach. Our subject, Katelyn, was more than happy to get dirty. Great things come to those who wait!

Blank

Ever get the urge to wipe your website and start over? That’s where I’m at..

Bourgeois Beach

Iris

Rough Around The Edges

preface..I’m new to the film world. I try to take “Debra” out on every shoot and snap a couple of frames. This image of Mollie gives me goosies!!! She is such a badass woman..mother..partner..entrepreneur and friend. Tattooed biker chic! To capture this frame on film, to show Mollie’s strong personality lets me know this roll was not wasted! My year has had some obstacles causing a slow start. But I’m gonna “channel my inner Mollie” and get my shit done!! I can balance it all..mom, partner, career, photographer, friend..thanks Mollie for teaching me some thangs, girl!!!

Reflection

I haven’t been shooting much since the 1st of the year. For numerous reasons, most beyond my control. Although I am saddened by this I am trying to take time. Ya know “make a positive from a negative” type of thing, which by the way is SO not me. But..here we are. I have had the time to steal a few fleeting moments to get out with my person and my film camera. Getting more familiar with each roll. Along with spending some Q-time with my love. So for now, I shall develop film, work, research, do projects and as soon as the weather breaks..watch out..cause it’s on!!!!

Enjoy the Little Things

We forget the little things so often. Life gets busy, life gets chaotic. But take time, do that thing. Find your favorite spot on your couch. Fill your home with your favorite aroma. Put a rhythm in your ears, hang from your ceiling, soak in your tub and dance around your house naked. And most importantly do whatcha like and give no fucks about what people think.

Normal

Trying to slowly get back to normal after the hurricane is harder than it sounds. It has been 18 days since Florence invaded my beautiful home and there are people still without. Without power, without jobs, without personal belongings, without homes, without help from insurance companies and FEMA and without answers. I find myself searching for moments of normal throughout each day. I can’t begin to imagine what these people are going through. Tonight this is my moment of normal.

Stormy

My Time

Talking with my person last night i have come to the conclusion that time can be used or abused, it can be your friend or your enemy, it can help or hinder you. I spend a lot of time trying to figure out what to do with my time and end up wasting my time and not getting anything accomplished. Maybe due to the fear of spending my time on the wrong thing then never getting that time back. I must work on my time management skills. 

Solstice Solitude

Hailey