Modeling is not my career path, but rather a hobby I've come to enjoy very much. Although you won't see me walking down the Victoria's Secret runway, I might be sitting front stage covering the event ;) Alongside some of the most phenomenal photographers I've come to know through my newfound hobby! Meeting new people, seeing new perspectives, and really learning to loosen up and have fun in front of that camera is why I do what I do! So I asked my 7 favorite photographers of 2017 why they started, what makes them love what they do, and shared snippets of their beautiful personalities and our adventures together! Thank you to all of you for working with me, and sharing your incredible stories and talents!
*** Happy 2018, everyone! ***
Incredibly sweet, knows a thing or two about natural lighting, and beautiful angles! We had a blast even though we were freezing and covered in snow after throwing it all over for the perfect shot!
"Ever since I was 12, my sisters and I would dress up, go outside, and give each other photo shoots. Not going to lie, it was hilarious. I've always had a passion for photography, capturing moments of family, friends, even landscapes. When I could finally afford my own professional camera, I started to take photography more seriously. It's my happy place, a way to meet all sorts of people I most likely wouldn't meet if it wasn't for photography. It's my way of capturing God's wonder."
Fun to be around, the social media mogul of Moosejaw and Portraits of Detroit, and a genius on perspective! We bought juices just to get a stunning shot through their window...well and we like juice!
"I always had an interest in photography. It's so intriguing to me how much emotion you're able to capture through a lens. In addition, the people and network in the photography community are amazing. The Metro Detroit area alone has SO MUCH talent, and since beginning this journey I've had the pleasure of meeting some amazing people and learning so much. I am so excited to grow in a creative and open community."
Ian of Ian Pokriefka Photography
Nice as can be, gives wonderful direction, and great posing suggestions! We explored Detroit for hours with a huge group of Detroit photographers and bloggers, and have been friends ever since!
"My Aunt Theresa taught me everything that I needed to know, so I became her photography assistant on weddings. After shadowing her for a few years I started my own company. I love photography because I get to create art that no one else has created yet. I love telling stories with my work without any words being spoken from the artist. My work speaks for me. I love creating moments that will last a lifetime. Photography to me is my love. Wherever I go, I always have a camera in my hand because I don’t know where the next moment is going to happen. I try to capture everything that surrounds me."
Hilariously fun, a rebel willing to do anything or go anywhere to get that great shot! We met at a rooftop party for Verizon, and a few week's later snuck onto a restaurant's rooftop to shoot, and it made for a comical story!
"What drives me to pursue portrait photography more than any other form of photography is the idea of meeting new people. Meeting new people you can learn about them, how they dress, what makes them laugh, what brings out a person that they never knew existed. I enjoy portrait photography the most, because I can not reciprocate the same image of my subject twice. I will never be able to get the exact same expression out of them more than once. This makes it more of a challenge that I'm happy to pursue."
Shawn, creator of RAWDetroit
Creative and artistic, with an interesting backstory in acting, and huge future in photography! After a fun filled shoot, he's kept us up on local events and invited us to join some great groups!
"Better known for my social alias, UkCameraGod. I am a self taught photographer with 4 years of extensive experience in custom and specialized photography! Photography for me is an art of observation, it has little to do with the things we see, but how we see them! I started photography due to my love for traveling and documenting my surroundings."
Savannah of Savvy Wavves Photography
Bubbly and bright, and always up for an adventure! After traveling all over, dancing in sunflower fields, getting stung by bees, being extra in cafes, and having chunks of tire fly at our car, Sav has become one of my closet friends!
"A few years ago I met a very inspirational man in New York that said "Don’t chase your dreams... catch them." I’ve always thought it was important to find a career doing what I’m passionate about, and in high school I found that photography was what I want to “catch.” Every photoshoot is an adventure, it never gets old. Not only is it an art but I also get to meet amazing people along the way. Everybody should find somethingthat they are passionate about, and put their all into “catching” whatever that may be.”
Emily of Emily Joanne Photography
My best friend and the best sister in the whole world, she's been taking my pictures since the very beginning! This year she has come leaps and bounds with her photography, becoming my favorite photographer and biggest supporter!
"I love photography because it allows you to create memories by going out of your way to take images of events and places. So much fun can be had when you're behind the camera. You can roam the city streets, stalk wildlife, or even hike up a mountain for a stunning view. All sorts of things become interesting when you go on all those photographic adventures with your sister! I love sharing my passion for photography and adventure for everyone to see."
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