Hi, I’m Hannah!
I became a photographer because of death, and cancer, and love.
While my grandpa was dying from cancer, I wanted to preserve every memory with him that I could. He did not like to have his photo taken, but I snuck photos and videos of him anyways whenever I was at his house fixing him lunch and visiting with him while my grandma went to her weekly hair set appointment. I wanted to remember every bit of him–his signature stare with one raised eyebrow, his deep blue piercing eyes that twinkled when he teased me, and the sound of his infectious chuckle. I began to realize that photographs can help us capture the essence of the people we love for generations that are yet to come. Photographs can help us remember the stories that we might otherwise forget to pass on. And so I learned, a photographer is really a storyteller.
After beginning with a focus on portrait photography, I’ve gradually transitioned to a bigger focus on commercial work. I’ve been hired to help brands tell the story of all kinds of products, from bracelets to beignets, from popsicles to patio lights, from trailers to t-shirts. I love to create commercial images that align with the client’s vision and come up with creative solutions that show off the product’s best features and stand out from competitor photos. But whether I’m photographing pastries for a local café or engagement photos for a young couple in love, I never want to forget that people are what’s important. The relationships we share with the people we connect with in this life matter a whole lot more than making sure a picture looks pretty. After losing my dad to cancer this fall, I understand that on an even deeper level than I did before. I want my clients to know that you matter to me, I care about your needs and I want to do everything to serve you in the best way I can. Life is short, but love is forever, and the stories we tell each other matter.