What’s your business name and what do you do?
I am the proud owner of Blue Moon Photography, where I specialize in boudoir, wedding/elopement, and fine art photography.
How did you learn your craft?
My journey into photography began at a young age with a simple candy camera, which eventually transformed into my great grandmother's point & shoot 35mm film camera. This passion culminated in receiving a DSLR in high school and ultimately earning a BFA in photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design.
What do you enjoy most about what you do?
What captivates me most about photography is the element of surprise. Working with models or clients never fails to present unforeseen moments, a challenge I wholeheartedly embrace. I also cherish the inability to dictate how viewers interpret my work, reveling in the diverse perspectives shaped by our individual life experiences.
What do you enjoy least?
The aspect of photography I find least enjoyable is the lull in creative output, the waiting period before ideas manifest into tangible creations.
What’s one thing you wish people knew about your work?
A desire of mine is for more people to know that I am constantly seeking to collaborate and discover new models. If you've ever considered working with me, please don't hesitate to reach out!
What’s one artist you look up to?
Some of the artists who deeply inspire me include Margaret Bourke-White, Robert Mapplethorpe, Sally Mann, Diane Arbus, Joyce Tennyson, Cig Harvey, and Jocelyn Lee.
What do you do when you’re not photographing?
Outside of photography, I am an avid reader who relishes spontaneous road trips with my husband and two dachshunds, as well as leisurely strolls through art museums.
Night owl or early bird?
Determining whether I am a night owl or an early bird is a conundrum. While I am inclined towards staying up late engrossed in reading, I also rise early—though I am not truly awake until I've had my coffee.
What's your favorite place in Maine?
My favorite sanctuary in Maine lies anywhere along the coast. The allure of discovering sea glass or witnessing the sunset's mesmerizing transformation as it dips below the horizon into the water captivates me.