Personal Photos: Photographed by Mike Larson

Getting on the other side of the lens was a very, very healthy thing for me to do as a photographer. And I am not talking about having Brent photograph me, that is different. I am talking about creating a parallel for myself as to what my clients are experiencing when they are photographed by me...being photographed by someone that I may have only met once or twice. It is a good reminder to experience how uneasy I feel going into a photo shoot, even though I want the resulting images. It is also fun to know personally what makes me feel at ease and allows me to trust a photographer from a client's standpoint. We were honored to be photographed by Mike Larson, an amazing photographer from California during his workshop in Jacksonville. Mike did a great job setting the tone for the shoot and allowing us to lower our guards. His blog is worth following, check it out! Also, a big thank you is in order to our friends Scarlett and Stephen who blessed us by setting up this opportunity, also good photogs to follow!

Having this experience reminded me what is important while I am photographing others. Past the fashion and the trends my goal is to pick up on who someone is on the inside and give it back to them in an external form they can keep forever. A visual record of the heart.

Mike allowed me to open up and feel like myself and captured who I feel like on the inside, which I am grateful for and will cherish forever. Thank you, Mike!

Below is a selection of my favorites:

I don't know quite why, but I am always standing like this (below). I didn't realize he was photographing our feet, but it is fun to have one of my quirks in a photo:)

Y'all know how I feel about scrunchie-nosed smiles...and now I have one of my very own!

Lots of love to you on this Tuesday!

Xo,

Sarah