Stand & Stare Studios

About me 

Hi there and welcome to my page!

I am one of those people who is always taking pictures of those around me, from my dogs being adorable, to my loved ones in action! The problem with being the one behind the camera is that you seldom get to be a part of the picture and I’m sure a lot of you can identify.

That’s where I come in! When you hire me, you get to immerse yourself in the moment and leave it to me to capture your memories in a way that truly has most meaning, with the guarantee that your photographs will be beautiful and that it will be a fun, memorable experience.  I love creating gorgeous images that you can treasure forever and marvel at throughout your journey!

What makes me unique…

I am obsessed with real moments, the genuine connection between people and recording that as accurately as I can through photography, all while making it a fun and thoroughly personal experience.

Once you have decided you want to book a shoot I would love to grab a coffee and chat about your ideas and ways to personalize your shoot to reflect you and create an environment that is authentically beautiful where we can create images that evoke the feelings we want to capture.

I’m not one for overly artificial posing and I think a real laugh or quirky moment is infinitely more meaningful, but I will happily guide your shoot to coax out the best and most striking outcomes. 

More about me …

As a person I’m rather quirky, quick to laugh and have an aversion to any situation where I have to be serious

( contrary to all the very stonefaced portraits featured here lol.)

I have an affinity for emojis, animals, second-hand books, wild gardens and art that I can get completely lost in! I am a passionate vegetarian with a penchant for cocktail making at the drop of a hat! Ooh and I love hats!

I’m an attorney by profession, I have dabbled in real estate and hospitality, but now I run Stand & Stare Studios full time. Photography for me has been the culmination of a lifetime of searching for something that melds passion with purpose and business potential. I absolutely love it!

I still get excited by every new booking I get and I’m always happy to hear from new clients about your ideas and creative thoughts, for me the planning is almost as much fun as the shoot itself!