Life at 7
My daughter celebrates her 7th birthday tomorrow and I took the opportunity to “interview” her and see what life as a 7 year old is like plus share photos from her birthday shoot. She wasn’t as chatty as she normally is but it is interesting to see how her interests have changed over time.
What interests you now?
Make up, New York City & Cooking
What do you love about Philly?
The zoo especially the petting zoo.
What do you like about school?
Pretzel day
If you could be any animal, what animal would you be?
A cat.
What is your favorite place you have traveled?
Puerto Rico!
If you could give something to everyone, what would you give?
Food
What do you hate to eat?
Peanuts!! I like peanut butter but I hate eating the nuts.
If you could grow up to be famous, what would you want to be famous for?
Dancing & singing.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Flying so I don’t have to walk.
Soulful Lifestyle Portraits - Brandi
As I mentioned in my Personal Branding The Soulful Way post earlier this month, I love photos that reflect my client’s lifestyle and values. A few months ago, I took some photos of my friend Brandi of Brandeye Home at her home and around her camper, Lucille Jean. Brandi loves all things home decor, flowers & plants and trips with her husband in their camper so I tried to capture a bit of who she is. A select few are below.
Soulful Headshots: Christina
“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” - Brené Brown
Sitting for headshots or any type of portraits is an exercise in Courage. Courage in showing ourselves to the world especially in an authentic way. It is sharing a bit of ourselves.
Last month I went to New York and met with Christina, a storyteller who helps innovators translate their believes and passions into powerful brand stories. I was humbled that she trusted me to take her headshots and I was inspired by her presence and confidence in herself. Please check her out at The New Quo.
Here are few of the photos we captured during our short time together at the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
Lifestyle Branding Photos with Jenny
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of spending a couple hours with Jenny Friedman, a dietitian focused on kids with autism. Please check out her instagram feed where she shares tips and tricks for getting kids to try new foods and nutrition tips for kids on the autism spectrum.
Jenny’s soulful way of being and love for food was inspiring and I had to share some of the great photos we captured that day.
Traci's Photo Tips - Shoot the Details
A great tip for taking photos whether for a blog or your IG feed, take various perspectives of the same scene - wide, closer and closer even on the details.
The details also tell a story - the way a hand holds a flower, the ring on a finger, the smile of a kid. Don’t be afraid to get close.
Runaway Series - Morgan
This is the 2nd in my "Runaway Series" [you can see photos from the first HERE] which mixes my love for thrifted wedding dresses and my belief that sometimes you have to leave what doesn't serve you to find yourself - Runaway to yourself.
The term running away is seen as negative, but like most things, it can also be positive. You have to leave in order to arrive. Changing paths, letting go of circumstances or saying goodbye to someone. And doing it swiftly & without apology. It can be a symbol of strength. But done kindly; Always kindly
Model: Morgan
Exploring Light
My photography is inspired by the duality of light and shadows within us. The joy tinged with tears; the exhilaration after the fight.
Moody.
I've tipped my toes into artificial light to be able to tell these stories better. I do love natural light but I don't want to be a slave to the weather or time of day. I took a few images of Abena in a studio last week using strobes. I am falling in love with being able to mold light.
Taking volunteers to model while I test lighting set ups. 😉
