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Labor Day often gets summed up as a long weekend or a change of season—a goodbye to summer and a hello to fall routines. But beneath the barbeques and sales, there’s a deeper truth: Labor Day is about honoring work—the real, soul-filled kind that builds communities, tells stories, and sustains lives.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreSponsorships aren’t something I throw around lightly. Let’s be honest—running a small photography business, especially one rooted in fine art and storytelling, isn’t exactly a get-rich-quick operation. Every dollar I spend is intentional. Every investment has to mean something. And this? This means a lot.
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreI never thought submitting to 7 photography competitions in a single year was anything remarkable.
To me, it was simple:
I had images I believed in. I had the entry fees (barely, sometimes). So I entered.
Not everyone feels like a model in front of the camera — and that’s perfectly okay. In fact, some of the most genuine, beautiful images come from people who admit right away, “I’m awkward in photos.” As a photographer, I don’t see that as a problem — I see it as a starting point.
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