One of my favorite authors, Seth Godin, defines art as "unique, new, and challenging to the status quo. It is not decoration. It is something that causes change." 

I love this definition of art. It forces me to ask myself the difficult question of how are my photos causing change? 

Getting to the heart of people has always been my passion. There is an art to drawing out that beautiful space of authenticity and freedom in people. For me, change can happen between the subjects we are working with, the people experiencing the imagery, or change can happen in me, as the artist. The ultimate goal is for an experience. When we experience, we change. When we experience, we grow. Which beckons the question of, how can I build experiences for each of the people we work with? When we can create experiences for people through taking photos we give them a gift that is more than just a pretty picture. 

Being a body who snaps a shutter and knows the technicalities of the camera is merely being a photographer. Having a WHY, a reason behind the shutter, is what differentiates a photographer from an artist. My why? I want people to experience love and freedom through our images... I want to create imagery that inspires people to love harder and live a life dancing in freedom, joy and passion. 

Just some thoughts I have been having recently on inviting people into an experience that I thought I would share... 

Happy Monday!