Looking for a Columbus, Ohio Creative Photographer?

Jun 6

columbus ohio creative photographer mom kissing daughter near beautiful tree

As an artist myself, I’m always looking for fellow creatives to photograph me and my family. It can be hard to find. To some, photography is purely a job, and to others it is an all-consuming passion. I fall in the latter camp. Even when I don’t have a camera in hand, my eyes are trained to notice beautiful light, compositions, and tender moments between people.

Are you looking for a Columbus, Ohio creative photographer to capture your family in a completely unique and original way?

I’d love to share my process for creating both artful and meaningful imagery for my clients.

STRUCTURE:

It may seem counterintuitive, but I thrive off of structure. I take the time to get to know my clients prior to their session, what they want captured, their family’s dynamic, what our plan for the session will be. I also have my own personal “must have” shots that I like to get at each session. Once I have a plan in place and those images are captured, I feel so much more free to get creative.

columbus ohio creative photographers double exposure of woman's face

PLAY:

It’s fun for me AND for your children. I love to encourage movement, games and silliness, both because it allows kids’ true personalities to shine, and it gives me an opportunity to get creative.

FILM:

I incorporate film into every session. I love the colors and grain of the film itself, but I also love the way it shapes how I take photographs. Film is a naturally slower process, and every click of the shutter counts (and costs $$), so I spend a lot more time considering how I want my final image to turn out. This naturally leads to more creativity on my part. I also love to create double exposures (two photographs on the same frame), and I find that my digital double exposures never turn out as beautiful as they do on film.

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columbus ohio creative photographer kid hands with painted fingernails — *could film be any more beautiful?*

TOYS:

As in photography toys. I always have a few crystals, prisms, colorful tape or pipe cleaners in my bag to put in front of my lens. A little goes a long way - I’d never photograph an entire session this way, but peppering in a few can lead to completely unique and unexpected photographs that spice up a gallery.

columbus ohio creative photographer mom holding daughter

CONNECTION:

Finally, the most important element in any family photography session: connection. Creativity without a sense of connection between the subjects is not going to lead to very meaningful photographs. So while I crave creativity, it’s actually not my number one goal, which is to help you slow down, establish a sense of presence, and connect with your family, creating memories that you can look back on fondly.