Posts by Amika
Engagement Photography: Love is Love
In the midst of the hatred and ignorance that barrages us on a daily basis, it is wonderful to see that love still exists and is strong within. I love engagement photography because I love photographing people in love. There is a wonderment that is magical when you see it dance across your camera and…
Read MoreChildren’s Photography: To Seclusion We Go!
On Columbus Day Weekend, I had the privilege to have a mini college reunion with some awesome women in Jacksonville, Vermont. No internet, no cellphone reception. It was heaven. I honestly cannot remember the last time I laughed that much. I think I did more healing in that weekend than I did over the summer.…
Read MoreProfessional Headshots: Music to My Ears
It’s been quite a year, relocating to California and starting graduate school. Now that the school year is complete, I’ve been able to return to photography. Yesterday, I wandered around Pasadena, with Britt Kusserow, taking some professional headshots for her website as she in an up and coming artist in L.A. I love this type…
Read MoreProfessional Headshots Can be Casual
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to work with up-and-coming actor, Garrett Wagner. Garrett needed a professional headshot. And since I do professional headshot photography, it was kismet! We stumbled upon many interesting textures and colors in his stomping grounds of Venice, CA. Having the freedom to walk around and find different textures to shoot against…
Read MoreA New Landscape
My solo road trip across the country has been nothing short of empowering. I packed Grover (my car) up to the gills and the momentous adventure began. Journeying alone allows for times of reflection, boredom and singing guilty pleasures at the top of your lungs. I must admit that I was extremely trepidatious to leave…
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