12 Things
&
One Confession About Me
Why Artisan?
For the record, I chose Artisan, way, way before the whole "Artisanal" movement started. I wanted a name to reflect my values, what I delivered, what it feels like working with me. Quality. Hand craftsmanship. Authentic. Bespoke. Intentional. Lasting. Skilled. Valued. I wanted to give people photos like those I grew up with. Our house was filled with large prints.
Get a look at this little cutie. I had this in my room growing up, 24x36, back when an 8x10 was "a big photo". My brother had his. My dad was a fighter pilot and we had some wonderful photos of him at work from the Air Force. They made me happy. Still do.
I don't chase trends. I don't rely on the latest presets or Photoshop actions to change up the look of my photos. I actually think that kind of ruins them (over time). It takes away, far more than it adds.
Sure, it's trending, buy years from now, when your best family photos are are all tinted yellow for a couple of years, cool blue the next, then sporting a burnt orange pumpkin spice vibe, you might start to wonder...
Why wasn't the focus more on You and Your Kids?
Your family photos are a body of work, created over a lifetime. Trendy should stay where it belongs, hairstyles and clothes, you know, like this:
In my defense, this was the 90's. I lived in Texas. Big hair was a thing. AND I NAILED IT!
My photos are extremely consistent. Well composed, beautiful lighting, natural. Timeless even (yeah, that's cliche, but it can also be true). Every time I see some of my photos reposted on Facebook, 10, 15, 20 years later... and they still look soooo good, I get an involuntary little smirk on my face. Told you! Really great photos do not go out of style.