Little did I know that what started out as a passion in photographing my own children would turn out to be my calling. It raised up, in me, a yearning to not just record my own moments and tell my own story but to be a storyteller for others. I love being able to share my passion with each and every one of you, remembering a time, a place and a connection. It is with all my heart, my passion, my vision and joy for life that this calling became Enraptured Photography in 2011. I am all about the moments. The little moments, the big moments. The ones that seem so simple yet turn out to be amazing. I am a Natural light photographer always seeking the glorious morning light and hunting the glow of the afternoon sun. Perfect light in which to create enchanting moments in time. I am a “live your life to the fullest” type of girl, with a big heart. I am blessed to be a mother to three beautiful children, married to the love of my life who makes me smile every day and seeing the world in a whole new way since looking through my camera. From my heart to yours, Thank you for taking the time to look around, for taking a moment to share in my journey and for looking into my world through my photography.
What advice would you give a photographer starting out in the industry?
Know who you are, what style of photography you love as that will come out in the images you create. Don't look at others or compare yourself to others and practice, practice, practice.
What was the most challenging assignment you have ever had either physical or emotionally?
The first time I photographed a newborn baby. Although it looks easy on the outside or in the finished image,
getting to that point takes so much time, patience, the right light, the right time and the right angle. Some newborn sessions can take up to four hours to complete. The finished product is always worth it though.
What is the most unique project you have worked on and why?
For me personally, it is always about improving myself and the way I shoot. So each year I enjoy developing a concept, shooting and editing it to create the perfect image to me for submission into the annual awards. Being rewarded for it is an extra bonus. Last year I focused on children's portraiture and shooting just children in unique environments, clothing and bringing the image in my head to life.
What inspired you to start taking photos?
I have loved photography since I was quite little and loved to be the person that was capturing a moment in time. As I
got older and even more so as a mother, documenting my children's lives became paramount and really drove my passion for photography into a business. Quite unexpected and I never thought people would pay me to do something that I love but they do. But it is not all about the passion, you need to have a business plan and how to run a profitable business.
How did you become a photographer?
People started asking me to take their photo's! I have been in business for 2 years now and I love it. I take it quite seriously though and constantly practice my skills and keeping up with all the new changes within the photography industry.
What was your big break into the industry?
I wouldn't say, I had a big break. I just enjoy what I do, and people enjoy what I provide them. I think just staying true to yourself is the best place to
me.
What interests you most about photography?
The ability to document moments in time. Capturing that cheeky grin, the first kiss between a husband and wife, the first time a mum holds her baby, families coming together to not only document themselves but special milestones and above all the creativity it allows me to just be me. I love that photographs document history, something to look back upon to remind us of not only special times in our lives but also hard times where we can learn to be better.
What do you find most rewarding about photography?
Clients facing lighting up or even crying when they see their images. Nothing beats that. I also love that my children have so many images to look back upon of their childhood.
Why is your favourite photographer and
why?
I love Annie Liebovitz. She mage me fall in love with New york. She has an amazing eye and knows how to take an amazing portrait. I love her black and white images.
Where do you see the photographic industry in ten years time?
hmmm, that is a tough one. I am not really sure, All I know for sure is that photographers will need to be providing more that just images - it will be all about the experience.
What type of cameras and equipment do you use?
Nikon D800, 50mm lens, 24-70mm lend and 35mm lens. I am a bit of a prime girl and now saving for a 85mm. I love using tripods and getting my images as right as they can be in camera. Love lightroom and photoshop.
If you could photograph anyone or anything from any time period who or what would it be and
why?
This is a tough one. I think there are so many things that would be fun to photograph. The first thing that pops into my head is times square on new years eve! I just love street photography so I think documenting JOY is an absolute honour.
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