Redefining Women’s Portraiture
Another year is almost at an end and it’s time to take stock of where I’ve been and where I want to go. It’s been a little over a year since I started specializing in women’s portraiture and it’s been so amazing! I’ve worked with amazing women, laughed, cried and hugged.
Over the year I’ve been asked a number of times about doing other types of photography from weddings to dog pictures. I always turned them down with a reply that I only do women’s portraiture. I realized that I’ve been a bit blinded by my excitement of the past year’s adventures and I’ve had to rethink what women’s portraiture means to me and to the women I photograph. I chose women’s portraiture because I have a strong desire to have all women realize their strength and beauty. I repeat three words over and over in my brand: beautiful, confident, and empowered. My goal is to take pictures that leave you feeling this way when you look at them; whether that is today, tomorrow or 5 years from now.
For some it was a gift for their groom,
Or for a holiday gift,
Or celebrating a life milestone like weight loss or regaining their health.
For others it was a business headshot,
Or a mother-daughter photo before she leaves for college.
I’ve loved each and every session, and am proud to have those photos become treasured memories for the women I photographed and for the people who love them.
I’ve also realized that sometimes this may mean including the people a woman cares about in her photo. The people she loves, the people who love her. I recently did a shoot that I originally was envisioning as a mother-daughter session. It became so much more when the family got involved. The love that these people share is so important to capture.
I’ve missed out on some amazing moments by narrowing my ideas and it’s time to institute some change! My specialty is women’s portraiture, that’s true, but if she wants to include the people she loves, those that make her feel beautiful, confident and powerful, and that’s what makes memories to treasure. And that ladies, is why I take your picture!
Here at our Menagerie Photography studio, each session is tailored specifically to the woman we are photographing and her style. If you would like learn more about how you can schedule a photo session for yourself or the woman you love, give us a call! And remember, we have gift certificates available for the perfect gift for the holidays or any occasion.
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If you have dreamed of having a photo-shoot that is all about you, call me to set up a complimentary consultation. You can see the studio and we can talk over coffee about how you want to be photographed. To make that happen, just click to book below! Is it a long trip to visit the studio? We’ve photographed women from all over the eastern part of the country including New Jersey, Virginia, Ohio, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Feel free to contact us and set up a special phone consultation! And, as you now know, Gift Certificates are available.
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