Why I am a Photographer.....
Photo by Melissa Butler
Light and art. I may not consider myself an artist, but I know that the art of light (photography), helped me through the darkest time in my life. I wish I could say that I always had a camera in my hand since I was a kid, but that is not true. The beginning of my photography journey did not start with happiness and joy, yet is beautiful in it's own way. My first child, Aiden, was loved and very much wanted. He passed away before birth. I was 24 weeks into the pregnancy when we learned the devastating news. I did not know how I would get through the shock and grief. My husband bought me a camera soon after. At first it was a needed distraction; learning how to use my Nikon. But with time, it allowed me to learn how to cope with my grief and see the world around me as beautiful again.
I took those photography skills I learned and put them into a business after being asked by many to take pictures of their families. I feel blessed that I am able to capture fleeting moments of my own family as well. I create beautiful images that show the connections between people who love each other. That makes me smile!
I have also been a science teacher for over 10 years now, so I decided to take my two passions.....photography and teaching...and combine them. I want every parent to be able to get amazing pictures of their children. Of course, we all need a professional photographer once in a while, but how many of us can afford one every day? I truly believe that parents are the best photographers because they are present when the sweet and spontaneous parts of life happen. These parents just need to learn how to use their camera in the most effective way! This is why I offer classes, workshops, and one-on-one mentoring sessions.
I took those photography skills I learned and put them into a business after being asked by many to take pictures of their families. I feel blessed that I am able to capture fleeting moments of my own family as well. I create beautiful images that show the connections between people who love each other. That makes me smile!
I have also been a science teacher for over 10 years now, so I decided to take my two passions.....photography and teaching...and combine them. I want every parent to be able to get amazing pictures of their children. Of course, we all need a professional photographer once in a while, but how many of us can afford one every day? I truly believe that parents are the best photographers because they are present when the sweet and spontaneous parts of life happen. These parents just need to learn how to use their camera in the most effective way! This is why I offer classes, workshops, and one-on-one mentoring sessions.
Photo by Lindsay Beck
Charlotte, NC, Rock Hill, SC and York, SC area photographer. Specializing in family, newborn, maternity, and senior portraits. Contact me at photographybylarisa@gmail.com.
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