Sherman Oaks, USA
Los Angeles based photographer specializing in artistic and modern portraits for professionals, actors, creatives, and kids. Services include Portrait, Family, Headshot, Wedding, & Event Photography. Yana Tinker, the owner of the company, is deeply passionate about photography and will demonstrate an appreciation for each client's individual needs.
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52 customer reviews
Lauren H
Yana is an all around rockstar. We understood each other from the get go and she is so thorough and put-together that I didn't have to worry about a thing on the day. It was really lovely to know that I had someone who understood who we were as a couple (goofy as heck) and the kind of photos I was hoping for. Yana made our day really special and low-stress, and the photos came out beautiful!! I can't recommend her enough. More...
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Cynthia
Yana did a great job in capturing our wedding. Our wedding photos are gorgeous and I’m so happy I can look back and cherish the memories in the photos. She was very easy to talk to, answered all my questions, listened to all my needs as a bride and was very pleasant to work with. I highly recommend Yana for your special day! More...
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Maria Bianco
We were able to get so many great shots that looked really natural, and that is not easy for me to do in photos normally. She is so easy to chat with during a shoot and communicates what she needs for great pictures . Yana brings a good mood and pleasant disposition to a shoot, too. We couldn't have asked for a more relaxed photoshoot. I would recommend her for a shoot any day! More...
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Andrew
Yana took such beautiful photos that we hung two of her prints on our bedroom wall. In fact, I’m looking at them right now!
One is a close up that wonderfully captured both of our personalities and mood, and the other is landscape portrait showing us in the beautiful natural surroundings we chose for the day.
She’s great to work with and you’ll treasure the photos for years to come - we have!
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Shea
I’ll be recommending Yana to everyone I know! Our wedding photos turned out absolutely gorgeous. Not only is the final product fabulous, she was so helpful leading up to the event helping us plan photos we wanted. At the wedding, she was a calm and positive presence and an absolute pleasure to work with. More...
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Sarah Lingberg
In planning my wedding, I was dreading the photography part because both my (then) fiance and I were not used to getting our pictures taken. Then comes Yana to save the day!! She really made the whole picture taking experience not so intimidating. She’s gifted as well— the photos came out... really really good!! Super professional too- -came on time, traveled all the way to our venue in Long Beach, stayed focused the entire time, and was good with dealing with large groups. I’m soo happy I had Yana shoot for our wedding. She’s the real deal! I can’t stop looking over the photos, even after 1 year! More...
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Nix Teal
I've worked in front of the camera professionally for over 16 years, and shooting headshots with Yana was one of the best experiences I've had. The North Hollywood studio that she used for our shoot was modern, clean, and fully equipped. Yana was very accommodating and asked me what kind of photos I was looking to get and also put my favorite music on during the shoot. In-studio headshot sessions don't get much better than that. Thanks Yana! More...
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Nick S.
I've worked in front of the camera professionally for over 16 years, and shooting headshots with Yana was one of the best experiences I've had. The North Hollywood studio that she used for our shoot was modern, clean, and fully equipped. Yana was very accommodating and asked me what kind of photos I was looking to get and also put my favorite music on during the shoot. In-studio headshot sessions don't get much better than that. Thanks Yana! More...
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Eric B.
Yana was great to work with! It was a very fun environment, easy going and we captured some awesome pictures. Not to mention she offered me something I love, Candy :) You will not be disappointed in your headshots.
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Kevin J
Yana is an amazing photographer! She's great with lighting and works very efficiently. Above all, she is a really good hang and makes the shoot so fun! I have worked with her multiple times and each time she produced unreal photos. She's photographed my toddler as well and was able to keep him focused. Her photos also got him work with Nike!! More...
kiersten h.
I love working with Yana. She really takes time to listen to the specific look or vibe needed for the photo. She is very professional, and got me my photos and proofs in a timely manner . Yana also understands lighting and does awesome photoshop . She provided a talented make up artist that knew how to do natural make up as well . I would most definitely recommend for commercial or theatrical . More...
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Noel
Outstanding service, goes above and beyond to accommodate her customer’s demand.
Larissa L.
I first found Yana on Instagram and was immediately drawn to all of her beautiful work! It was an ABSOLUTE pleasure doing my first solo photo shoot with her! ! She quickly eased my nerves and made the ENTIRE experience fun, relaxing and exciting!! Yana is a TRUE GOLDMINE and the REAL DEAL!!!! Talented, kind, beyond professional and gracious!!! She helped me feel comfortable the whole time and knew EXACTLY what I was looking for! She delivered on EVERY LEVEL!! :)I CANT WAIT TO DO ANOTHER SHOOT WITH HER!!! All I can do is say THANK YOU!!! Yana, you TRULY are a talented sweetheart and a complete JOY!!! THANK YOU for being AWESOME and for all of your AMAZING work!!!!!!! More...
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Katrina H.
Great experience at Yana's with my 2.5 year old! His first set of headshots! She did an amazing job making us comfortable, and making my toddler feel engaged, welcome and confident. There was no rush, just calm pursuit of great shots. I gave her a list of what we needed and she made sure to get it all even as I was distracted at how cute it all was. After the session she took us through all the shots and guided us to ideal industry selects.Couldn't be happier with her professionalism, and the results were amazing! My son was asking for her as we got in the car to leave. Love that!Highly recommend headshots with Yana's Photos.She has also done my husband's headshots, and one of these days mine will be next :) !!! More...
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Thelma G.
I have searched for a photographer to take headshots of my daughter. I found Yana on BARK. After speaking with her for just a few minutes, I felt comfortable. Yana came to our house and shot the most beautiful photos during the "golden hour." She captured her spirit - the look was natural, fresh and simply stunning. Her professionalism and easy nature resulted in headshots that have already netted results. See you in 6 months Yana :) More...
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Thelma
Headshot Photographers
Absolutely surpassed our expectations! Yana put my daughter at ease with her kindness and professionalism. Yana has a keen eye and captures the moment. The results were stunning! I’d highly recommend Yana! More...
Heidi
General Photography
Yan was great to work with and made all of feel comfortable taking our family holiday picture. She was very creative, had wonderful ideas. She was able to do a fast turnaround on our selection. I highly recommend Yana, and would use her again. More...
Melissa Wear
She is incredibly professional and talented! I love how she listens to your input and lets you set the tone of the shoot if you want to. Her editing skills are incredible. She can do it all !!! maternity, Senior portraits, New borns. Weddings , Would highly recommend her !!! More...
Rachael Robertson
As an actor or actress, you pay so much money for a headshot that will heavily influence your success in the field. These pictures are usually expensive, and yet I believe we've all experienced or know of someone with a "headshot horror story"--pictures that are over-exposed, poorly edited, or really just don't capture you the way you would like to be seen.
Most of my experiences with headshots have been subpar, to say the least, and I was so scared when I booked again for new ones. However, booking with Yana was the farthest thing from a nightmare--it was beyond a blessing, and I truly couldn't be happier with what I've received. My headshots are AMAZING. Let me tell you why!!
Yana took the time to get to know what I was looking for, and not only that, but she also took the time to get to know me. We met prior to the shoot to discuss the look and feel of the photos, and exactly how I was hoping to be represented. She even studied my older headshots to understand exactly what I was unhappy with in them. She made me feel so comfortable prior to the shoot, but she didn't stop there! On our shooting day, she made the location work for me, talked me through all she was doing, checked in with me frequently as we shot to make sure she was on the right track for what I was looking for, and overall just made me so comfortable!! Yana created a space where I could express myself fully, and then captured it perfectly in her images.
After, we met to discuss the photos, and go through them as a team. Most photographers I've worked with only pick what they believe to be their favorites--what a blessing it was to get to put in my own two cents!! She really prioritized my opinion.
Yana got the images to me within a week!! The editing was flawless, and I couldn't stop calling everyone I knew just to show them the headshots. They were beyond what I could've hoped for, truly. I am head over heels for how she captured me!! The price was amazing for her incredible service, too. Honestly, she just blew me away in general!
If you're looking for quality pictures, you could find a few photographers, I'm sure. BUT if you're looking for INCREDIBLE images that actually capture YOU, and a fun, comfortable atmosphere to take them in, you will not find a more talented person than Yana. I can't recommend her enough. She is my go-to photographer now and I just truly couldn't be happier. This is absolutely money and time well spent!! She goes above and beyond every time. Trust Yana behind the camera. There is absolutely no way you could regret it. She will amaze you in moments, and continue to do so long after. Thank you Yana!!!
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Thank you Rachael for the kind and insightful review. I'm so glad you had a good headshot photo session experience. I'm also happy you were able to meet with me after your session, so you could pick out your photos in person. I love it when clients take the time to look at their proofs with me, tell me their thoughts, and take my feedback as to what photos will look good on the platforms they're using, as well as the personality they are trying to convey in the photo. Looking forward to our next shoot!
Holly
Yana is an artist behind the camera and a professional in all her dealings with clients. She has photographed my family for three years in a row from our Christmas photos to our headshots. Yana has taken artful series' for my business involving ballet dancers and retail products. She is a meticulous and detail oriented photographer with an easy-going demeanor and high professional standards. Her pricing is on point and because of all that she puts in to her work, you will receive even more value than what you pay for. After all, art is valuable because of the artist behind it. She is the real deal. More...
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Thank you Holly! So glad I got to know you and your family. Looking forward to our next photo shoot!
Yanina
Yana is great photographer.
I got my headshots done by Yana and it was the best experience.
She’s professional and very friendly.
I’m so glad I met her and had a chance to work with her.
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Thank you so much Yanina! I'm so glad I got to meet you too. You were fun to work with in the studio!
Benjamin F.
Yana came by and took pictures for my friends daughter birthday party and she was amazing. She is very professional and does a great job . I definitely recommended her to anyone that needs someone that handles everything to perfection is fast and very nice . Most important, she enjoys what she does and loves it . Try her , you won't regret. More...
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Ashley H.
I hired Yana for a portrait session for my grandmother as a gift for her 75th birthday. Yana told me her price range and then we agreed on a budget after I explained exactly what I was looking for. Yana expertly asked about my grandmother and her hobbies to get a sense of her style. Just days later, Yana promptly emailed me two options for studios. I loved both and the fact that she immediately was able to translate the random musings about my grandma into a physical space was remarkable. After picking a spot, date and time, I met Yana a week later with my grandmother. She did an outstanding job making my grandma feel comfortable and not self-conscious by making sure we had a playlist going of my grandma's favorite songs playing the entire time. I also should mention that my grandma doesn't speak English and I was on hand to work as a translator, but about 20 minutes into our 2-hour shoot, Yana picked up key Spanish phrases which helped my grandma feel special and is a testament to how much Yana cares and goes the extra mile to cater to her clients. My grandmother had the most amazing time and the photos are spectacular. I can't express how much I appreciate Yana's patience and attention to detail throughout the entire process. More...
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Lisa Cai
Yana is so professional! It was lovely to shoot with her and she had a really good eye for suggestions for the most flattering shot. She’s really nice and truly has a passion for photography - you can tell she is excited to take your pictures, rather than seeing it as a job. Her post-editing is also top notch - she made me look gorgeous :) More...
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Rachael R.
As an actor or actress, you pay so much money for a headshot that will heavily influence your success in the field. These pictures are usually expensive, and yet I believe we've all experienced or know of someone with a "headshot horror story"--pictures that are over-exposed, poorly edited, or really just don't capture you the way you would like to be seen. Most of my experiences with headshots have been subpar, to say the least, and I was so scared when I booked again for new ones. However, booking with Yana was the farthest thing from a nightmare--it was beyond a blessing, and I truly couldn't be happier with what I've received. My headshots are AMAZING. Let me tell you why!!Yana took the time to get to know what I was looking for, and not only that, but she also took the time to get to know me. We met prior to the shoot to discuss the look and feel of the photos, and exactly how I was hoping to be represented. She even studied my older headshots to understand exactly what I was unhappy with in them. She made me feel so comfortable prior to the shoot, but she didn't stop there! On our shooting day, she made the location work for me, talked me through all she was doing, checked in with me frequently as we shot to make sure she was on the right track for what I was looking for, and overall just made me so comfortable!! Yana created a space where I could express myself fully, and then captured it perfectly in her images. After, we met to discuss the photos, and go through them as a team. Most photographers I've worked with only pick what they believe to be their favorites--what a blessing it was to get to put in my own two cents!! She really prioritized my opinion.Yana got the images to me within a week!! The editing was flawless, and I couldn't stop calling everyone I knew just to show them the headshots. They were beyond what I could've hoped for, truly. I am head over heels for how she captured me!! The price was amazing for her incredible service, too. Honestly, she just blew me away in general!If you're looking for quality pictures, you could find a few photographers, I'm sure. BUT if you're looking for INCREDIBLE images that actually capture YOU, and a fun, comfortable atmosphere to take them in, you will not find a more talented person than Yana. I can't recommend her enough. She is my go-to photographer now and I just truly couldn't be happier. This is absolutely money and time well spent!! She goes above and beyond every time. Trust Yana behind the camera. There is absolutely no way you could regret it. She will amaze you in moments, and continue to do so long after. Thank you Yana!!! More...
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Nikki Trunzo Dunnahoo
Yana was awesome to work with...she was super patient with our 7 month old! Love her work!
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Joe Tinker
Your photos are amazing. I will recommend to everyone!
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Drew Fay
Outstanding work and patience with our 1-week old. Live the pics!
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Melissa Legg-Wear
She's absolutely amazing !!!! My pictures are always beautiful and she is very affordable.
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Dana Esposito
Super professional and easy to work with!! Took some amazing pics of my nephew!
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Kenneth Massey
Professional, friendly and did a great job at keeping my unruly toddler happy and focused. The results are warm and do not look staged. Beautiful work!
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Larisa Kr
My kids and I loved working with Yana. She produced the most beautiful pictures and managed to capture the essence of the day in a way we could not have imagined. She was very easy to work with and I highly recommend her. I look forward to our next project. More...
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Lindsay Elise Van Meter
I LOVE Yana's pictures! She always gets the perfect mix of traditional smiling, beautiful portraits, and the fun silly candid ones that I didn't even know existed. When she's around, I'm able to be more present in the moment and enjoy our event, knowing and trusting she's capturing everything for us to relive over and over again! Thank you, Yana! More...
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Matt Feldman
Wow, Yana takes the most incredible photos! Hire her with confidence!
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Nasreen Sayed
Yana's photos always bring a smile to my face. She has great attention to detail, is innovative and adaptive to the environment in which she captures her shots. She clearly demonstrates her knowledge of photography techniques. Personally, I've known Yana for many years. She is personable, easy to talk to and is professional. Highly recommended! More...
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Sarah Katherine Peralta
Yana did a wonderful maternity session for me and most recently an amazing newborn session for my twin girls. Yana was very patient with our fussy babies and new all the right ways to position them to get the perfect shots. Yana took all the photos I requested and even found more to add. If we weren't ALL (Mommy, Daddy, babies, and of course Yana!) tired from the day, I know we would have kept shooting to get as many shots as possible. They turned out amazing. I thought the proofs were the edits! Can't wait for our 1 year smash the cake and portrait session. More...
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Maximilian Schauenstein
I couldn't be more pleased about our decision do have Yana capture our wedding, when initially I was trying to avoid hiring a "professional" Photographer.
I feel like those photos usually end up looking staged and lack a sense of intimacy. Not Yana's though. The entire day, she was focused, taking pictures that really express what we felt that day. Utter happiness and love. And though I hardly noticed her around, she caught so many crucial/special moments that we have a beautiful and complete documentation of our big day.
Thank you Yana. You proved to me that photos can have motion and life.
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Holly Seeley
Yana is a professional photographer with insider knowledge of every facet of photographing people, excellent communication skills, fast-turnaround, and a very pleasant vibe.
She recently took my headshots and I was more than satisfied. I do not consider myself to be photogenic. I never feel like I look like myself in pictures. But, Yana's Photos changed that. During the photography shoot, Yana sensed that I was nervous, straining for a smile, and fake-smiling. She spoke the right words to put me at ease. She captured wonderful pictures for which I am so grateful. I believe that having a current head shot is very important for adults and I strongly recommend Yana's Photos.
When I saw her newborn photography I actually cried because I missed out. I wish I had known about her when my precious one year-old was born.
Yana is an artist and a perfectionist. You will be taken care of in the hands of a pro.
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Shea McMillan
I’ll be recommending Yana to everyone I know! Our wedding photos turned out absolutely gorgeous. Not only is the final product fabulous, she was so helpful leading up to the event helping us plan photos we wanted. At the wedding, she was a calm and positive presence and an absolute pleasure to work with. Thank you, Yana! More...
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Alexandra Stavrovska
Yana is the best! There is no reason to look anyhere else! She takes beautiful images, she is very sweet and professional. You are going to love her work.
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Maryam Jubera
This is the second time I have called Yana for professional head shots, and for the 2nd time she did amazing! Everyone on our team enjoyed working with her; her directions are clear, consistent and result in beautiful pictures. Thanks for everything, Yana! More...
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Kotik Romanovna
Yana is such a talented photographer. She was able to see my style and understand exactly what I wanted. She made me feel very comfortable and my cat loved her as well, which is always a huge plus! !!!! I absolutely love, love, love, my pictures!!!!! I highly recommend Yanas work to EVERYONE!!!! More...
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Kateryna P.
Yana is really friendly and professional. It was really easy to communicate with her. The pictures turn out great! Really excited to see them in print! Love the photo book styles she prints. Definitely it's a great investment in lifetime memories More...
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Natalia L.
My husband and I had an amazing engagement and lifestyle photoshoot with Yana last week! She is incredibly talented and professional, very punctual, reliable and easy to work with. We absolutely enjoyed working with her More...
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Joy M.
She came about a week after I had our second son, and I was still recovering and feeling really tired and like I was going to look exhausted and HORRIBLE in all the photos. ... BUT then she showed us some of the pictures and I was almost crying they were so beautiful. Truly... it is hard a week postpartum to be like "yea, lets have a photoshoot" but I am so glad I did it. She got the sweetest moments of our newborn making eye contact with my husband and me and sweet little faces that they only make right in the beginning. They newborn phase goes so fast! She also got really cute pictures of our older son kissing him on the head which is priceless! She did more of a lifestyle shoot with our family which is fun to go back and look at. Us all sitting together on the couch, my husband wrestling with our older son, and me changing the newborn's clothes... It was just what our average day was... except she made it look amazing and crisp and bright and beautiful. She put our favorite photos in a baby book for us and it looks great and is really well made. I definitely recommend Yana! More...
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Elina Romanovna
Yana is such a talented photographer. She was able to see my style and understand exactly what I wanted. She made me feel very comfortable and my cat loved her as well, which is always a huge plus! !!!! I absolutely love, love, love, my pictures!!!!! I highly recommend Yanas work to EVERYONE!!!! More...
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Amanda S.
I had such an amazing shoot with Yana. I loved the way my photos came out . I felt that she really captured the moment. She's extremely easy going and makes you feel very comfortable. Thanks again !
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Daniel K.
Yana took our family portraits in 2014. We were fortunate that Yana was able to come from Dallas, TX for the photo session. Now, we are super stoked that Yana moved to Los Angeles and I will be hiring Yana for our next Family event. Yana is super skilled and has unique sense of lighting and staging. If you want somebody with incredible taste and talent, look no further - Yana's Photos is The Place.Daniel Kushner More...
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Colleen L.
I used Yana's Photos on three occasions. I was very impressed with her professional and warm demeanor as well as the quality and beauty of the photos. She photographed my engagement party and she was such a hit. She was able to get all of the small and big family photos that we wanted throughout the night, as well as candid shots of all the guests. She also photographed my actual engagement photos at the Texas State Fair. The photos turned out amazing - bright colors, fun, unique shots. She made us feel very comfortable and guided us through the poses and ideas on how to get some unique shots. I also used Yana's Photos for my bridal portraits. The lighting on all the photos turned out perfect and she was able to capture different looks and emotions that I didn't think I could show! I was wanting to do a very specific look and she was very open and accepting to all my ideas. I would have used Yana's Photos for my wedding, however, she was my maid of honor!She made 2 books for us from our engagement photos and my bridal portrait photos. The books really turned out stunning. The images are very high quality and the coloring turned out beautiful. I would highly recommend Yana's Photos for whatever occasion you are looking to hire. Her versatility is hard to find. She's easy to work with and has delivered very high quality photos in a timely manner every time. More...
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What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
Being able to see a story and tell it in the most visually stunning and honest way.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
What do you want to gain out of this photo shoot? How many photos do you need? Have you ever worked with a professional photographer, and if so, what did you like &/or dislike? What do you want for the final product - social media images, wall portrait, leather album?
What do you love most about your job?
I love being one on one with a client and truly getting to know them, I want to hear people, see inside their lives, to tell their story in photos. Great photos can put the viewer’s heart right there into the very moment that the image was captured. The business portrait of an entrepreneur who has been putting off getting headshots made, the emotion a groom feels the first time he sees his bride in a dress that’s been kept secret for months, hope and ambition of a teenager in her last few months of high school, a portrait that truly captures the person, the actor, the business owner, the creative, all of that captured in a click – for a lifetime. I want those moments to be shared and to live on people’s walls to be seen, to be remembered of where they’ve been, and how far they’ve come. I see beauty in people, and I photograph because I want people to see that beauty for themselves.
What inspired you to start your own business?
My dad turned our kitchen into a dark room at night.
Why should our clients choose you?
I'm genuine, friendly, professional, and artistic. I work well with people and make them feel at ease. I love what I do and my clients are always satisfied.
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