We began with honesty, let us end with it too - rupi kaur

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” I always walked a fine line between photographer or social services, but as I did more and more research I realized I loved taking pictures more. I got an Olympus point and shoot camera on my 16th birthday and man did I think I had the best camera in town. I began photographing friends, dogs, lady bugs, and even a leaf or two. I wanted to take pictures all the time. It was when I realized I was deleting every photo of myself that the true meaning of photography blossomed.

Photos should be held on to with the tightest of grasps. Memories. They’re important. They’re magic. I’ve watched loved ones pass and after they were gone I realized I had no photos with them. It struck a cord deep inside me and I began documenting everything. All the “ugly” all the happy and blessed moments. It wasn’t until 2018 that I decided to dive lens first into the photography game. I learned everything I know from youtube and other creatives. But the most important thing I learned? Push past my insecurities and just take the picture. You never truly understand how much you’ll wish you had.

I worked in a hospital and photographed over 500 babies—I know! I got to see the love humans can give first hand and I can’t say how PROUD I am and how HONORED I am to be able to capture those moments. I have a 3 year old daughter and I absolutely love taking photos of her. Just doing her thing. Something as minimal as licking a sucker or sucking up a ramen noodle- and yes, I did frame it.

I live and breathe for unposed, raw, real imagery. I am thankful for how far I’ve come and I cannot wait to see what 2020 brings me. Hopefully I’ll do my first lgbtq+ session. Or maybe even someone with an exotic pet! I’d love to take my photography to the next level and I hope you, reader, will come along for the ride!

xxx Meggan.