A few days ago I returned from an exciting adventure: I attended The Secret Retreat, a photography workshop in beautiful Castellabate, Italy. It was the experience of a lifetime, and while I love and prefer to be home, I am so incredibly glad that I went. I found out about this wonderful event through Facebook. After […]
This is the second post in a new business series I’ve started. I’m happy and excited to be sharing some of the lessons I’ve learned along the way of running The Jadeite Shutter. If you’ve been in the creative industry for a while, even just a few months, most likely you’ve been approached about […]
Today marks a start of a new blog series, hooray! I’ll be sharing a bit about running my photography business and will cover everything from contracts to client communication. I’m excited to pass along some of the lessons I’ve learned, and to share my favorite tips with you. One of my favorite things to do […]
I just returned home from a fantastical trip to Brooklyn, New York! I’ve wanted to explore Brooklyn for several years, but in my visits to New York it hasn’t been something I’ve been able to do. When my college friend Arlene invited me to her home in BedStuy I jumped at the opportunity. Arlene and […]
I met Amy and her precious family through my dearest friend, Courtney. She reached out wanting to book a curated session and we began the fun planning process of designing her photography experience with me. During our conversation we came to a crossroads regarding looks: capture at a green, shady, wooded park or use their […]
I love capturing first birthday parties, and always jump at an opportunity to photograph one. Amber is a new neighborhood friend of mine and we finally had the chance to meet “in person” at her darling daughter’s party. I love internet friends turned real life friends #milleniallife. This party was pretty special because it was […]
I met Jessie a few years ago through CrossFit. She is such a wonderful, beautiful person inside and out. Jessie reached out earlier this summer wanting some updated portraits. I don’t really supply head shots, but I do love simple, outdoor portraits and branding sessions. Jessie’s were a little of both. Of course we shot […]
