We began our journey in photography as average people captivated by a medium that could tell the truth about our lives better than words or music. Pictures of the things we hold most precious to us. As we progressed in professional photography we experienced a division between what we wanted to accomplish with our clients and what traditional portraiture has taught us. Have them smile to look happy, have them kiss to show love. But there is so much more to people and relationships than that. How much easier is it to smile when you ARE happy? When you are looking at those most precious and beautiful to you and thinking of the space they fill in your heart….can that space even be measured? A smile influenced by a thought like that will be REAL, and will tell the truth of the beauty of your lives. As photographers, we have the opportunity and -if we are brave enough- the responsibility to do more than capture a beautiful picture.
Every stage of life has it’s own authenticity to explore. Children are amazing in that they are so genuine on their own if allowed to be. Teens and Seniors are bursting with the excitement of the future that is tangible and begs to be noticed. Then, there are the relationships whose depth and meaning in our lives defy verbal explanation. For shoots that explore those relationships we have a special name …BELOVED.
BELOVED sessions are invitations. To tell the ones you share life with why they are so precious. To celebrate where you are and how you got here. To share those moments with one another and us.
