I cannot believe that I am now photographing people, and I LOVE it! To be honest, I never wanted to take pictures of people, not even snapshots. I always thought I’d be a nature photographer or landscape photographer. I am shy and like to keep to myself. But now that I have tried it, I love being a photographer of people! I like the personal interactions between my clients and I, being goofy to get people to smile, and making them be goofy, although I still love landscapes, especially with these Nebraska sunsets.
I have always had a camera in my hands, basically ever since I could walk. I learned on a film camera and took pictures of everything around me, especially our pets and my toys. I went through quite a bit of film. Although now I am digital, I still love to dabble in film.
Sometimes I get asked what my style is and where I get my inspiration. I grew up outside around nature, and that inspires my style. My style could be said to be based off of nature. I love the warm, bright light of the sun and the vibrant colors of birds and flowers.I raise parrots and finches and care for a few hundred orchids, as if I’m not busy enough! These elements of nature calm me and brighten my days through the dark winter months.
Traveling near and far has been something that I’ve always enjoyed. Finding little corners of the world where others may not want to go. I have travelled to Mexico, Panama, and Canada and to most of the 50 states. I love finding little “hole in the wall” types of places and towns, and I’ve made new friends wherever I’ve gone. My camera is never far from my side wherever I go, preserving and making memories.
This is a recent wedding that I really fell in love with. Travis, one of my best friends got married in Texas. It was an emotional day for a lot of us there who were from Nebraska. He had decided to move there, and it would be the last time we saw him for a long time. It was a beautiful little intimate wedding held at a ranch outside on a beautiful day. I cried a little at the end, I usually do. Weddings get my emotions going and I am always so happy for the couple, but I was especially happy for this particular couple.
Whether you are here in Nebraska or are on the other side of the world, I would love to have fun with and maybe even cry with you!
COMPANY: Shell Creek Photography
WEBSITE: www.shellcreekphoto.com