Why I focus on Storytelling Photography over Traditional Posing

What is Storytelling Photography?

Storytelling photography is an art form that goes beyond simply showing up with a camera and capturing images. It’s about weaving together the narrative of your story, creating a cinematic experience through real, authentic moments. Rather than capturing stiff poses and forced smiles, storytelling photography embraces the magic of the moment and uses documentary style to capture the essence of YOU. Whether it’s a love story unfolding or portraits that convey your growth, your job, brand or hobbies, storytelling photography brings emotions and stories to life.

I like to call my approach to photography guided documentary style. This means I don’t rely on formal/traditional posing but instead work to create an environment where you can be yourself, be silly, have fun and authentic moments naturally happen! My role as your photographer is to guide you into settings and actions that feel real and genuine, so we capture your real emotions, connection and interactions. This style helps create a cinematic experience, where your photos look like stills from a beautiful film, each image telling a part of your unique story.

Why Choose Guided Documentary Style?

The beauty of my approach is that you don’t have to know how to pose. So many clients worry about being awkward in front of the camera, but with storytelling photography, you don't have to have that concern. I will guide you through the experience, focusing on real interactions, real connection, real moments—whether it’s a silly joke your partner says that makes you laugh, cuddling with each other, or simply a quiet moment of reflection. These moments feel real because they are, allowing you to be completely comfortable and present.

In this style, I am able to capture authentic, raw moments. Every laugh, every glance in each others direction, every embrace feels real because it is. This is why many of my clients appreciate the process—they don’t feel like they’re “posing” but rather living in the moment with their partner with no pressure to be a certain way or act a certain way. This results in images that are intimate, genuine, and full of fun and emotion!

The Power of Real Moments

What makes storytelling photography truly special is its ability to tell a love story in a way that feels authentic and cinematic. You aren’t just getting pictures; you’re getting a visual narrative, visual poetry if you will, that reflects the real moments of your life, your true connection with each other and that is what you will want to remember in 50 years when you look back at your images. By focusing on the story and not just the traditional poses, I create timeless images that resonate on a deeper level and tell the story of YOU.

So, if you’re looking for photography that’s more about real moments and less about traditional posing, the guided documentary style offers a perfect balance of direction and spontaneity, resulting in images that feel like a beautiful reflection of who you are at the core.

My process for booking is all about getting to know you and your partner, your likes, dislikes, hobbies, and all the things that can help me to curate an experience for your session or elopement that shows who you are, the things you enjoy, and tell your story truly and authentically. Let's chat and create your perfect session or elopement love story!

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