When I first started out in photography, I did a lot more shoots on location. I loved the variety of it: finding beautiful light, exploring different backdrops, and letting the environment help tell the story. Those sessions were so much fun, and they taught me a lot about movement, connection, and paying attention to the little moments as they unfolded.
But over time, as I moved more into studio work, I realized how much I love the simplicity of a studio portrait.
There is something so timeless about stripping away the distractions and letting the people in the image become the focus. I have found myself drawn more and more to portraits with little to no props, soft simplicity, clean lines, and intentional composition. I love creating images that feel quiet but still full of emotion.
One of the biggest shifts in my work has been my love for monochromatic images. There is a calmness and elegance to working within one color palette. Instead of relying on a busy setting or lots of details, monochromatic portraits allow the eye to settle into the expressions, the connections, and the shapes within the image. They feel classic, refined, and honest.
As my style has evolved, I have also become much more intentional about creating dimension in family portraits. Photographing families is something I have grown so much in over the years. It is not just about getting everyone together and smiling at the camera. It is about creating a composition that feels natural, connected, and visually interesting.
I think a lot about shape now. The shape of the body. The way people lean into each other. The negative space between family members. The height differences created with stools, benches, boxes, or simply the way someone is sitting or standing. These small choices can completely change the feeling of an image.
I love using simple studio pieces like stools and boxes not as props, but as tools to create layers and dimension. They help guide the eye through the photograph and give each person their own place within the frame. When everything comes together, the image feels balanced, intimate, and full of connection.
Looking back, I can see how much my style has become more refined. In the beginning, I was excited by all the possibilities: different locations, different backgrounds, different settings. Now, I am more inspired by what can happen when we simplify.
A quiet backdrop. A beautiful color palette. Thoughtful posing. Genuine connection. The shape of a hand, the tilt of a head, the way a child leans into a parent.
Those are the details I love most now.
My photography style has changed because I have changed. I have learned to trust simplicity. I have learned that an image does not need a lot of extras to be meaningful. Sometimes the most powerful portraits are the ones where everything unnecessary has been removed, leaving only the people, the connection, and the feeling.
And that is what I hope my work continues to become: simple, timeless, dimensional, and deeply personal.