I was headed back to Las Vegas from Palm Springs after spending a week in Southern California.  The trip was meant to give me a respite from the long and cold winter in Fargo.  It was a drive I had made a handful of times over the years so I wasn't expecting to unearth any new photographic inspiration, but when I saw the sign for the Joshua Tree exit, I couldn't resist. It was one place in the area I had never been.  How could I pass up to opportunity to shoot an iconic National Park when it was only 30 miles away?  As an artist, I am always looking for new inspiration and this was right up my alley!  Little did I know, that that short distance would quickly turn my side trip into an entire afternoon/evening excursion.

Crossroad Photography is Living Life Creatively

Hi, my name is Stacy, and I am the proud owner and founder of Crossroad Photography. I've been a photographer for the past five years and feel blessed to be able to call it my profession. I currently photograph Engagements, Weddings, Families, Maternity, Newborns, Children, Seniors, and Head Shots. While this is a lot, I can't seem to narrow my sessions. I love something about each and every one.

Now that you know what I do, here's one fact about me. I graduated college with a Fashion: Retail & Merchandising Degree and worked in the industry for over a decade. As a result, I have always had a passion for creating looks that are aesthetically appealing. I love color, textures, & layers and once they are put together, they create a unique look. With this background, it married beautifully with the creativity that comes from being a photographer. Designing an image by layering together very similar details, as I did in fashion, is fascinating!!

As a portrait photographer, it is my job to not only capture moments as they unfold, but to also portray my clients in a pleasing manner. I want them to look at their photographs and not only see the natural beauty they have on the outside, but also feel the emotion they had inside during the session.

Most importantly, for me to be able to capture my clients as they are, they have to feel comfortable. Therefore, I meet with all my clients prior to the session. To get to know them, their personalities, and style. This also allows them to get to know me, my quirks, and sarcastic personality. I can honestly say that the people I photograph may start out as a client, but by the end, I have created friendships. I'm the one that stands with them through out their milestones in life and capture the happiness, the laughter, the emotion.

I don't just take pictures, I create an experience and design images that are cherished for a lifetime.

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