Philosophy

 

"It doesn't interest me what you do for a living.  I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing."

My beauty and photography philosophy is that beauty can come in many different forms.  I do not always adhere to the world's definition of beauty.  I see things uniquely - perhaps as unique as YOU are.  Photographs should always evoke some type of feeling whether it be joy, sorrow, disgust, or arousal.  

I want you to feel as amazing as I see you through my lens.  I can shoot as commercial as needed for actors who need something specific but also special.  I can shoot a much more conservative business shot for my professional clients where a photo can determine your work flow.  I am a master at creating different looks and personas through hair and makeup.  More than anything, I want you to have a great time and I want to collaborate with you on the art of photography.  We need each other in this process.  I need you as much as you need me!

I implore you to be open, receptive to new thoughts and ideas, and to view yourself perhaps in a totally different light - mine.  You may really like what you see.

"I want to know if you can be with joy, mine or your own, if you can dance with wildness and let the ectsasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes without cautioning us to be careful, to be realistic, to remember the limitations of being human."

-from The Invitation, by Oriah      


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