We thought it would be fun to start off our first few posts with interviews with Kristie and I and of course our amazingly organized, gifted, creative and all around amazing assistant, Amy.
In five words or less, how would you describe your photography style?
Simple, truthful, fun and always evolving (sorry that was six )
What inspires you?
Anything or anyone that is real
What makes you happy?
My husband, my kids, my friends, good food, crawling into bed with freshly cleaned sheets, kids in our bed in the morning, warm sun on my skin, making people happy and photography of course. I could go on and on, I am a pretty happy person.
What’s your workspace like?
I just opened a studio next to a fabulous baby boutique. It is truly a dream come true and I love working in the space. I chose to keep in very modern, clean and simple. I wanted it to be an extension of my brand and I have to say that I love the way it turned out. My workspace is very exposed so I have to be very organized so people to think I am a total slob, LOL!
So, how do you make it all work… business… family life… happy marriage?
That has been a work in progress and just like a strong marriage, something I work on every day. I have learned that if I don’t take control of my business, it will control me and my time. I love my job and I am living my passion, but it is a job. My family is the most important thing to me so devoting the appropriate time to each aspect of my life is key.
What do you love most about what you do?
Definitely the flexibility and freedom to create my own schedule is huge for me especially while my kids are young. I am a total people person, from a young age I have loved talking to and getting to know people. I genuinely enjoy the relationships that I build with my clients so being able to capture their family in a real way is hugely rewarding for me.
What are you doing today that wouldn’t have imagined doing five years ago?
Running a successful photography business while simultaneously raising four kids!
What one piece of advice would you give to someone beginning a career in photography?
Don’t rush in. Take time to master your skills and build a strong foundation for your business before you ever announce yourself to the world. I wish I had been given that advice when I was starting out; it would have been life changing.
What are you grateful for today? I am grateful for the time I had with my dad because I feel it shaped who I am, I am grateful for my mom because you never get too old to need your mom, I am grateful for my relationship with my sister , I am grateful that I married my best friend, I am grateful for my insanely smart and hilarious children who continue to teach me more than I could ever teach them, I am grateful that I have some of the best girlfriends on the planet and I am grateful that I am right where I want to be, in my life and in my career. Life is good.
And just for fun…
If you had three wishes what would they be?
I would wish for complete financial freedom (even though I would not give up being a Photographer for any amount of money), health and happiness for myself and my family and I would wish for more time with my dad, he died in 2001 and I miss him every single day.
Read any good books lately?
People actually have time to read books? The last book I read was a breastfeeding book, lol!
Favorite snack?
Hmmm. How does one choose one snack? I love to snack and I guess it depends on the mood I am in. I do love anything that is salty and sweet.
If you had to pick one song to be your theme song, what would it be?
That’s easy, the circus theme song. You know the one I mean!
If you could be a super hero, what would your super powers be?
I would be the super organized, never tired, always available, never grumpy, supermom/superwife/superfriend/superphotographer with a sparkling clean house.
