During this journey back to photography, I am opening myself up to different photographic themes.   This doesn’t mean that I’ve changed my subjects.  I’m still photographing women and helping them honor their journeys.  However, different genres open my eyes to seeing how some women want to document their lives fearlessly, and I am here for […]

Black Women Photographers, Body Inclusive, Body Positivity, Personal Projects, Photography Business, Portraits, Portraits of Women

And Now for Something Different

Women in Steam Punk attire

I am a Women’s Portrait Photographer who captures women who want to break the cycle of self-neglect by honoring their journeys.  These images are printed in albums to document their lives and pass down as family heirlooms.  These images become priceless.  I’ve taken many self-portraits, but the most precious image that I have was taken […]

Austin, TX Photographers, Family Sessions, Personal Projects, Portraits

The Most Precious Thing that I Own

I really don’t listen to pop music.  Primarily, I listen to Christian music, but of late, my Spotify channel consists of the music from my youth.  I could not tell you who the most popular artists are, or what songs that they sing. However, I am familiar with the song “Easy on Me” by Adele.  I didn’t know […]

Black Women Photographers, Lighting, Personal Projects, Portraits, Self-portraits

Easy On Me

The month of September was a busy one for me with regards to personal projects.  I arranged the photo shoot for the National Black Female Photographers’ Day, and I scheduled a personal shoot using a dress that I rented from “Home Gown Rentals” here in Austin.   When I saw the dress on Home Gown Rentals Instagram, […]

Black Women Photographers, Models, Personal Projects, Portraits, Styled Photo Shoot

Fairy Tales Do Come True

Every year on the second Saturday in September, Black Woman Photographers all over the world meet for photo walks or photo sessions.  This year, I was honored to serve as the host for the Austin, TX photo walk.  Since I’m still not familiar with the Austin area, I arranged for three models to sit for us to […]

Black Women Photographers, Lighting, Models, Personal Projects, Portraits, Styled Photo Shoot, Time for Print

National Black Female Photographers’ Day

There’s no greater compliment than when someone tells you that they’ve wanted to work with you since your first meeting.  This is what Aria V told me the day of our session.  We met March 2020 during a photo walk that Aria arranged.  We also belong to a Facebook Group for women photographers here in Austin.  Aria mentioned in passing that […]

Lighting, Models, Personal Projects, Portraits, Time for Print

Celtic Studios Photo Shoot

In May, the business “Selfie World” opened in Round Rock, Texas. It’s a business with at least 10 different scenes where you can take selfies, or hold photography sessions, and they’re popping up all over the US.  Bloggers like it because it they’re provided with several different scenses to create content for their social media platforms.  For photographers, it’s […]

Black Women Photographers, Models, Personal Projects, Photography Business, Portraits, Social Media Content, Styled Photo Shoot, Time for Print, Women Photographers

Selfie World in Austin, Texas

When I became serious about photography, I would shoot everything.  Like many, I was excited about photography, and wanted to document everything.  At that time, I wanted to get better, so I decided to do two things.  The first was to take a photography class, and the second was to begin a 365 project.   The 365-project involved taking a […]

Black Women Photographers, Learning, Models, Personal Projects, Portraits, Time for Print

The Importance of Personal Projects

Sometimes you have to pivot your plans. That’s what happened with this rainy day photo shoot.

Black Women Photographers, Models, Personal Projects, Portraits, Themed Photo Shoot, Time for Print, Women Photographers

A Rainy Day Shoot

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