Wow, this is pretty incredible. I had the honor of photographing the cover image for Shari’s book “The House of My Mother.” We just learned it debuted at number 1 on the NY Times Best Seller list! Some of the images from the shoot have found their way onto multiple news and editorial outlets. It feels incredible to be part of something this meaningful. Shari was an absolute pleasure to work with. She came into the session knowing exactly the feeling she wanted to portray, and luckily, it was exactly what I was envisioning as well. Rarely are the subject and the photographer fully aligned; sometimes, you need to spend some time getting there. Shari carries her story inside and did a masterful job of emoting it through her eyes and expression. Thank you so much, Rebecca Lima, for styling Shari for the shoot and Paula Dahlberg for not only doing the hair & makeup but also being a calming presence and a great listener.
GIRLS' LIFE Holiday Issue featuring Freya Skye
I received a last-minute opportunity to fly out to London to do a shoot for Girls’ Life Magazine in September. This was our first time (Rebecca and I) in London, and we absolutely loved it. The city is incredible, and so is the food, despite what you may have heard. We started with the cover shot in the kind of space I would like to have at one point - JJ Studios, which is fantastic! There is a ton of space, great natural light if needed, a coffee bar, equipment rental, etc. We then ventured out to some of the iconic parts of London to shoot the editorial. This was my first time shooting in a big city like London among the crowds; it was a wild experience and definitely worth it. Our subject - Freya Skye, was an absolute trooper! It was a long day, and I found myself getting pretty tired and hungry toward the end, but not Freya; she kept her energy and spirits up for the entirety of the shoot! I was really impressed with her attitude and ease in front of the camera. Thank you for the talented Girls’ Life crew: Wardrobe Styling - Whitney Brielle | Hair & Makeup - Sophia Hutch | Special assistance by Rebecca Lima.
A few BTS shots:
The Newman Residence
I recently had the privilege of photographing a breathtaking residence in Highland, Utah. This exquisite dream home, envisioned by its owners, Brandon and Misty Newman, is a masterpiece of functional design. The Newmans generously welcomed me into their stunning property, allowing me to capture its beauty and essence through my lens.
In the words of Brandon Newman:
“Growing up, most Sundays, my parents would drag us kids to faraway places to see homes under construction. I would watch as they commented on the architecture, style, and function. Those countless Sunday house drives turned into a passion for beautiful homes and a desire to combine all those designs into a beautiful and inspiring while, functional and comfortable home for our family. This is the dream Misty and I brought to Millhaven 7 years ago. They helped us bring the impossible to life, from architecture and design to construction and decor. Now, after 6 months of living in our dream home, we could not be happier with the finished product, along with the continued support from the best in the business! Thank you, Millhaven!”
