questions you might have
q: i wanna book with you! what’s next?
a: yay! start by reaching out and we’ll have a phone chat to discuss your needs, the story you’re wanting to tell, and where the magic should take place (i have a lot of places and ideas at the ready once we figure out the vibe you’re going for).
q: what do you play when dancing in your living room or while walk-dancing in your secret spot?
a: my “shake it” playlist includes bops from all over the map - doja cat, big thief, aretha, chappel roan. sometimes, the smooth sounds of some michael mcdonald, yeah, i said it.
q: i'm running for office/online dating/making a movie/writing a book/in a new band/opening an inn/having an art show/taking a road trip.... can you tell my story?
a: i've photographed humans in all of these situations and love each and every new story to tell.
q: i live in new zealand/tokyo/montgomery... will you come here to photograph me?
a: my passport's just itching for more stamps! i've made photos of folks in australia and malaysia, new york and l.a., missoula and mexico. we can work together on what travel fees make sense, and often that's waived if you set me up with others in your area!
q: what should i wear to a session with you?
a: you should feel your very most gorgeous. if that means a vintage prom dress, you should be in it. if it's jeans and your favorite band tee, do that too. i love both neutral and deep colors. bold prints. fancy pants. basically you should be wearing the thing you feel most baddie in, that's timeless enough you won't cringe seeing it ten years from now. that usually means avoiding logos and big trends.
we'll also have a phone consult after you book, and talk about what you’re going for. i'm thrilled if you bring different options and am always down to help style you.
q: i'd rather stab my eye with this fork than have my portrait made. you feel me?
a: cookie, YES. i so get that. in fact i've traded work with my favorite photographers in the city, and not been on the receiving end, because i can get real weird in front of the camera. i'm working on it, but it'sTRICKY, so i have empathy. and again, i've got you.
q: you mentioned trading. do you do that kind of thing? like can i pay you for your work in massage, my own art, maybe some yard work?
a: boo, i'm a bartering fool! i love creative ways to swap talents and will always entertain new ideas.
q: MUST you, with the pet names? it’s a little ew.
a: kinda? but if it bugs you or is offensive, i'll try to ease up.
q: is that really sir mix-a-lot up there in those images? did you somehow wind up backstage with and photographing a 90's icon on accident?
a: yes. yes i did.