You Don't Need to Know How to Pose. That's My Job.
The number one thing I hear before a photo shoot is some version of "I'm not photogenic." And I get it — most people have had the experience of standing in front of a camera feeling completely frozen while someone counts down from three and then hands you a photo that looks nothing like you actually look.
That's not a you problem. That's a direction problem.
A good photographer doesn't just point and shoot. They tell you exactly where to put your hands, what to do with your chin, when to walk and when to stop — and they do it fast enough that you don't have time to overthink it. The best portraits come from people who forgot they were being photographed. Getting you there is the whole job.
What I'm Actually Going For
I don't have one signature style that gets stamped onto every shoot. What I care about is that the photos feel like you — not like a stock image version of you cleaned up for a generic website.
That means the vibe shifts depending on who's in front of the lens. For an artist or musician who needs press shots, we might go cinematic and a little gritty. For a business portrait, clean and confident with natural light. For a personal shoot — maybe something candid, a little movement, something that catches you off guard in the best way. I shoot a lot of frames, we review on the fly, and we adjust until it clicks.
Coming from a theatre background, I spend a lot of time thinking about how people inhabit a space — how they carry themselves, what feels natural versus what looks forced. That actually translates directly into photography. Directing someone for a portrait isn't so different from blocking a scene. You're shaping how a moment reads.
Who This Is For
Honestly? Pretty much anyone who needs photos they'll actually use. I shoot portraits for musicians and DJs who need EPK photos and promo content. I shoot brand portraits for creatives and small business owners refreshing their website or socials. I shoot personal sessions for people who just want great photos of themselves and haven't had them since their last family vacation.
Packages start at $75 for a Quick Shot — 30 minutes, one location, five edited photos. That's a genuinely solid option if you just need one or two sharp images for a profile or press submission. On the other end, the Full Experience gives you 90 minutes, multiple locations and outfits, and every usable photo from the session.
Whatever the scope, the process is the same: a quick consult upfront so we're aligned on the look, clear direction throughout the shoot, and a clean edited gallery delivered afterward.
One More Thing
Winston-Salem has some genuinely great spots to shoot — good architecture, interesting light, enough variety that you're not stuck with the same three backgrounds everyone else uses. If you're local or nearby and need photos that actually work for what you're doing, let's make it happen.
Browse the photography packages here or book a free consult to talk through what you need.
No awkward countdown. Promise.
