fine art photography

Shooting My First Wedding in Two Years

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Shooting My First Wedding in Two Years

If you know me, you know weddings aren’t really my niche. I don’t chase them. I don’t build packages around them. And truthfully? They’re a lot. A lot of hours. A lot of images. A lot of pressure. They come with high emotions, unpredictable light, tight timelines, and a whole new level of responsibility. And for someone like me—who values quiet observation and slow storytelling—they can also be stressful.

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When Client Work Isn’t the Whole Story — Honest Thoughts on Balancing Art and Business

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When Client Work Isn’t the Whole Story — Honest Thoughts on Balancing Art and Business

For the past 14 years, I’ve built a photography business centered around client work. Sessions booked, galleries delivered, moments captured for others. It’s been my bread and butter—paying the bills, building relationships, and carving out a space for myself as a trusted photographer in my community.

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Introducing The Collectors Vault — Exposure One Studios’ Fine Art Print Shop

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Introducing The Collectors Vault — Exposure One Studios’ Fine Art Print Shop

After years of dedication, learning, and evolving my craft, I’m beyond excited to announce the official launch of The Collectors Vault, the new fine art print shop from Exposure One Studios — a space where passion meets purpose, and moments become heirlooms.

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Making Quiet Work Speak Loud — How Low Light Black and White Shaped My Voice

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Making Quiet Work Speak Loud — How Low Light Black and White Shaped My Voice

Black and white photography has always whispered to me. It’s subtle. Unapologetically quiet. But when done right, it roars—without ever raising its voice.

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A Mark of Meaning — The Story Behind My New Crest

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A Mark of Meaning — The Story Behind My New Crest

Designing a crest for my business wasn’t something I took lightly. It wasn’t just about adding a graphic to a card or watermarking an image—it was about creating a symbol that represents who I am now, and who I’m becoming as an artist.

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Why Some Images Stay With Us — A Reflection on Goal Images That Have Won Awards

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Why Some Images Stay With Us — A Reflection on Goal Images That Have Won Awards

Some images don’t just live in our memory—they haunt it. They tug at something deeper than aesthetics. They remind us of a feeling, a time, a truth we thought we’d forgotten. As a photographer, I strive to create work that doesn’t just land on a wall but lingers in the soul. And when that kind of work is recognized in fine art competitions, it’s not just validating—it’s a sign I’m on the right path.

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