I could write volumes about the highs (trips, time with family, creative pursuits...) and lows (basically any and everything having to do with our ridiculous current presidential administration) of this year, but instead I'll just leave you with these: some of my favorite images from some of my favorite shoots and adventures over the course of 2017.
Studio
QUEEN // Minneapolis Fashion + Editorial Photography
“I dream it, I work hard, I grind ‘til I own it”
From pageant queen to a QUEEN who slays at all she puts her mind to. Meet Lizz - a mama, a model, and a gorgeous human inside and out.
Photography/Art Direction: Rita Farmer
Model: Elizabeth Gullickson
Makeup Artist: Jen Des Lauriers
Second Shooter/Assistant Director: David Maxwell
Stylist: Lydia Mae
Location: NECO Studios
Beauty's Where You Find It // Minneapolis Portrait + Fashion Editorial
“All you need is your own imagination
So use it that’s what it’s for
Go inside, for your finest inspiration
Your dreams will open the door”
As a photographer, there is nothing more thrilling than meeting a muse. When that muse is smart and kind - and confident about her own unique size and shape - telling her story is pure privilege.
This is a story of finding beauty in all body types. Of breaking free from being typecast and channelling your inner Vogue model. Of exhibiting fierceness and girl power. This is Bria's story.
Photography/Art Direction: Rita Farmer
Model: Bria Grayer
Makeup Artist: Jen Des Lauriers
Second Shooter/Assistant Director: David Maxwell
Wardrobe (when noted): Parc Boutique
Location: NECO Studios
Ali Golden Silk T- Shirt from Parc Boutique.
Achro Slip Dress from Parc Boutique.
Toit Volant Nicole Top from Parc Boutique
The team that worked on this shoot was amazing. To check out David's images and fantastic edits see here.
Tia // Minneapolis Yoga & Portrait Photography
in Hired Work
Benjamin + Kelly // Minneapolis Engagement Photography
“The minute I heard my first love story I started looking for you, not knowing how blind that was. Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along.”
“Every tree and plant in the meadow seemed to be dancing, those which average eyes would see as fixed and still.”
“When in love, body, mind, heart and soul don’t even exist. Become this, fall in love, and you will not be separated again.”
Top Brass // Minneapolis Music Photography
in Hired Work
Meet Copper Street Brass: a cool group of humans who also happen to be super talented musicians. They recently stopped by NECO for some head-shots, group photos, and close-ups of their beautiful instruments. When we were done, they let me get creative and take one of my favorite #thingsorganizedneatly shots to date - involving an 8-ft ladder and thousands of dollars worth of brass.
Well. Being. // Minneapolis Yoga Photography
in Hired Work
Dedicated to improving the lives of members of her community, Julia Starr left her corporate day job and founded her own yoga and wellness brand: Starr Health Co. She teaches yoga - something she has practiced almost her entire life - and is pursuing a masters in the U of M's Integrative Health and Wellbeing Coaching program.
We recently met for some in-studio head-shots (and yoga poses, of course!) and then ventured out to a nearby park for more photos. Check out my favorites below and be sure to visit one of Julia's classes in the Twin Cities.
