I’m a total weirdo.
Just about everyone who comes to me for portrait and wedding photography has one thing in common: they are absolute weirdos. They usually have some sort of vision of the type of images they’re looking for and they are never looking for something traditional. They know how important finding other weirdos to work with is. When the right weirdos find me, we click instantly.
A native of New Orleans, I have always marched to the beat of my own drum. I learned at a young age to embrace my weird and chase my dreams. Through that lens, I’ve worn many hats: costumer, actor, English tutor, barbershop quartet singer, crafter, cellist, rock cellist, retired cellist, fire eater, interstellar bus driver, swing dancer, crazy cat lady, mother of dragons, unicorn, bartender, fancy bartender, retired bartender, bone collector, bone retailer, sobriety superstar, wildlife rehabber, swimmer, Noisician, filmmaker, queerdo, and dancing opossum to name more than a few. But photography has been my tried and true passion for over 15 years.
I am unapologetically me and I bring my unique personality to my New Orleans photography sessions. I get weird. I often sing. I climb things and lay on the ground. I hang off of balconies and bridges and staircases to get that perfect shot. I try to be as fearless in my work as I am in my life. I want you to enjoy your session just as much as I do and walk away with a great experience plus beautiful images that capture the real you.
As a queer small business owner, my photography services are inclusive and available to everyone.
My Portrait Philosophy
My goal in every portrait session is to create an environment that allows my subjects to not only be themselves but also look their best. I combine poses with conversation prompts for portraits that are both flattering and authentic. The best images happen between the expected shots- that quick moment when you sneak a glance into your new fiancé’s eyes, the hesitation just before a kiss, the laughter after your partner shares your inside joke. Those are the keepers.
I start every session with helpful tips for portrait photography- things I’ve learned through 15 years of working with countless different couples. I’ll go in depth about sneaky ways you can move your body to make sure you look your best in photos. The camera doesn’t add ten pounds but the wrong pose absolutely can!
Every body has different shapes and no two bodies are alike. I have go-to poses but always adapt them for each couple so their shapes fit together in the best way.
I firmly believe that everyone can be photogenic. But being photogenic is a skill that most people have to learn over time (those flawless selfie you see on Instagram? That’s one of the 20 attempts it took to get it right… and probably some AI face editing to boot).
I’ll take you on a crash course through photogenics to get you looking fly AF on the spot without the years of practice behind most instamodel feeds.
I’ll also send you a portrait photography guide before we get together filled with helpful tips to get camera ready!
