Hammerhead Hideaway

The Long Schoolroom is a creative community for writers, artists, and makers committed to personal & professional growth.

The world of flowers is a place of uncanny beauty. Thousands of species, so unique in their creation, fleeting moments of blooming and wilting. Each stem holding lessons untold. Story after story waiting to be captured. I am a fine art photographer. I am mesmerized by the seasons, the way when we engage all of our senses, the most simple movements become art that remains. My collections are one of a kind, only offered once a year. Photographs that are beacons of time, meant to be coveted and inspire you time and time again. Moments not only to treasure but to remind you of the beauty that exists in every unexpected place.

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I've been a professional photographer for 10 years. My joy is in capturing the humanity and fire in people. I've learned a lot along the way in my journey, and I love helping aspiring portrait photographers break into the world of studio lighting so they can expand on their creativity and monetize their work. Currently I offer 1-on-1 mentorship trainings and hold group workshops seasonally, but I am moving toward adding online courses to what I offer.

Most days begin on a trail with her dogs and end in the studio with wood, sketchbooks, and a burner. She writes Field Notes about creativity, making things by hand, and the strange ways ideas appear when you slow down long enough to notice them.