I shot my first wedding last month in Decorah, IA! My dear friends, Jon & Kate, had a beautiful ceremony at Seed Savers & reception upstairs at T-Bocks. They whole day was fun, funny, touching and filled with love. These two people are good together. I feel humbled they asked me to capture this heartfelt celebration!
As I transition, yet again, into another fall semester of teaching at new schools, re-defining my craft and finding my rhythm, I'm asking for your support. I am still a dancer. Yes. I am still a choreographer. Yes. I am still a teacher and a caregiver. Yes. Yes. And I am also a photographer! YES.
This new career path feels the most exciting AND scary because it is something I have always loved but never been paid for. My training is less technical than some photographers, but I shoot like I dance: from the gut. So, I'm asking you to see me as a professional photographer. I'm asking myself to do the same. Although it might feel new or unknown, don't worry, we can do this! I feel great behind the camera. It feels natural, creative, exciting and honest. I hope you feel the same when I'm shooting you.
Come take a walk in the woods, near the river, in the sun with me! Let's sip coffee or dream up something crazy. Let me capture who you are.
Thank you for your support as I continue to make work with my camera.
I took these photos yesterday with my friend (& fellow dancer), Lindsay. We hiked along the Mississippi River soaking up sunny spots and talking about improvisation, living near our families and being photogenic (or not!). I love this time of year along the river.
Lately, I've been juggling a few different things (dance, photography, webpage, oh yeah - A WEDDING). So, instead of crossing some things off my "to do" list I've decided to write a short blog post. Well, not really "write" even... I'm just posting a few random photos and playing with the blog format. I need the practice.
(or maybe someone will think it's hilarious and they'll book a portrait session with me JUST to get to hang out for an hour!)
This was one of the best portrait sessions I've ever had; Crystal's a great friend/model/artist
I photographed this owl last year (they never paid for the portrait session)
"Forgiveness Lunch" performed by me, photo taken by Brittany Todd
Skin.Rock.Bone Series
Skin.Rock.Bone
Moab sunset
"The important thing is to create. Nothing else matters; creation is all." -Pablo Picasso
coincidental color
Skin.Rock.Bone
The 1st ever (so we think) CONTACT IMPROVISATION IOWA (CIIA) - was a great success. It was an absolute pleasure to bring nearly 30 dancers to Luther College in Decorah, IA for this first annual festival of Contact Improv.
Here are a few visual highlights to entice you to join us next year...
Moab, UT
This freezing cold water served as the perfect partner to my fearless model, Jenn. She jumped in, slipped in (oops) and was almost carried away by the mighty current. Here are a few of the joyous moments captured. I especially love the water frozen over her skin, caught forever. The feeling of pleasure and "Holy $hi%! that's cold!" resonate with me every time I see this series of images. Thanks for braving the cold H20, JRS. (May 2015)
