Styled Disco and Drag Photoshoot!

Before really diving deep into this styled shoot and why it is so amazing, let’s start with a little bit about why I love Drag so freaking much. Drag is this space in the performing arts world where we can all collectively shed the realistic and embrace our inner fabulousness! We can be as big and loud as we want! We can take up space, unapologetically.

Maybe that’s why this shoot feels so perfect and exciting; it takes up space! The feminine is told repeatedly to be smaller and take up as little space in this world as possible. But this shoot takes up space! It is BIG, loud and proud! Just like all of Drag!

Portraiture as Art

My journey in photography has been a wild one. I was trying to find myself as a photographer, as I was trying to establish my photography business. I attempted to give clients everything they wanted and more, while still developing my personal style, and keeping my artistic photography in a separate box. What I started to see in this attempt to keep my artistic style separate from my client’s needs, was a feeling of monotony and sameness. I was essentially regurgitating Pinterest, booking volume and although I produced what I considered beautiful photos, they weren’t showcasing the rare beauty or individuality of each person in front of my lens.

And then, one day the light bulb really went off. Why can’t art and the business be one in the same?

You Are More Than a Client, And I Am More Than a Price Tag

Photography Pricing is often a heated debate among photographers, as well as people searching for a photographer. So, I decided to throw my two cents into the world. I am sure it won’t please all, but it might explain me a little more, and why I charge what I charge.