A lil bit about Light as Gold
And the gal behind the camera
WHO I AM
Just your average tall Texas gal with alternative style and an artistic eye!
I grew up in a small town just north of Dallas, TX called Denton. Some would refer to it as a “mini Austin” which would make sense as I got older for me to naturally gravitate to “big Austin” just 3.5 hours away, which now is happily my home base! All that to say, I value the simple things in life — an evening walk with my pups and husband, deep and honest conversations with friends, cooking, thrifting, sustainability, natural light, minimalism, film and genuine human connection. I’m so drawn to intimacy and chemistry, and I adore how honest and raw love is, which has pushed me to be such a huge advocate for breaking down old wedding traditions, expectations and doing things your own way!
A Little Background
What makes me different…
WHO IM NOT
There’s so many ways to approach photographing people, and there’s no “wrong” way in my book. But if I’m going to remain true to who I am and what I do, at the core — then I may not be your gal if you’re looking for a super hands on photographer to curate moments for you or to “make you look perfect.”
I’m not about following any stereotypical traditions or chasing the latest trends.
I’m not the type to do a ton of typical cheesy, posed, smile at me kind of imagery. But more the type that’s heavily focused on moments has a very hands-off method, so that you can experience something made entirely from your own hearts. At the end of the day, that’s what all this is about right?
The reason Light As Gold Exists
MY WHY
So often, moments go uncaptured and stories get left untold. Just as often, they get documented in ways that don’t truly capture the motion felt at that time. Trends, unalignment, fear, disconnect — it all gets in the way of creating art that will last with you, your whole life. Art that you’ll show your children and their grandchildren. Art that’ll bring you back to a moment of love or adventure. Art that’ll spark the exact feeling you had as it was being documented.
All that warm & fuzzy stuff to say that you and your story are the real why behind Light as Gold.
It Starts with a Feeling
Like many artists, I consider myself a ~feelings~ person, and am inspired by nature and the perfect/imperfect surroundings and energy that it holds, which is why a lot of my sessions take place in the great outdoors. But also it’s the little things like, grainy flawed film, golden light pouring in from the windows, neutral-earth tones, vintage cars, the vast and mysterious desert, and travelling… travelling is a big one. It’s with this inspo in mind that I’m able to help my clients strip away the excess noise and relax into an experience that feels safe, honest and REAL.
Inspo + Fuel
