JOURNAL

This year as we venture into the new decade, we are taking time to walk the talk. I am often heard saying, “A rising tide raises all ships,” and with that, I am featuring some of the dynamic female business owners and executives that I have the fortune of meeting and photographing. First up is […]

It’s been a whirlwind few months with my trip to Iceland, family portrait sessions, and my move to Arizona.  I am so happy to be in a new state to expand and grow Shalimar Studios.  I can now welcome more families and clients into the fold and photograph them in ways just like I do […]

I have to admit, Iceland was never very high on my bucket list, but I’ll never say no to visiting a country I haven’t been to before.  So when my little travel group of female photographers decided to make a trip to the land of fire and ice, I knew I had to make something […]

Hi Friends and Clients!  We are officially into 2017 and we do hope it is treating you well. In the past we have periodically looked for volunteers for personal projects that are outside of our typical client jobs.  You can see some of those unique Signature Sessions here on the website, where we’ve collaborated with […]

Whether choosing the path of a creative or somehow falling into it by chance, the life of an artist is one that can be both daunting and enormously gratifying.  In all honesty, I consider myself more academic minded than creatively minded.  That is because I come from an upbringing where only behind family, education was […]

I'm often asked questions from those aspiring to become photographers whether it be hobbyist or pro, where to start, what gear to buy, how to find clients, etc. My advice is always the same, first and foremost, become a good photographer.  Having a solid skill set can not be bypassed and overcome with great marketing […]

For many years now I've had cilents and friends ask me why I named my business Shalimar Studios.  It was a very conscious decision, and one that I did not take lightly, after all, I wanted it to represent so many things about me, the vision of the business, and what it means to clients. […]