i've been doing quite a few individual portrait sessions lately.
so different from photographing a couple.
instead of being about the two of them,
it becomes a space between just the person and me.
when you have another person beside you, one that you are marrying,
its a bit easier to 'just' 'be' 'you', because you have your security blanket of a person right next to you.
when you're by yourself it can be kind of scary, in my opinion.
which is exactly why i love doing these.
its really nice to provide space for a person to just be.
yeah, its scary to be in front of the camera,
but i'm nice.
i'm okay with awkward.
i like helping you be okay awkward, and i like helping you push though the awkwardness toward being okay with yourself as the center of attention for an hour straight.
so, say hello to gretchen.
she helps people,
teaches people,
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i love all her tea pots!!
(06.09.10 @ 11:04 AM)is this in san jose??
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