A series of strategic and off-the-cuff mini-sessions with Melissa capturing authentic moments and professional scenarios for her freelance work and budding plant care business.
As I've grown familiar with a camera, Liss (my partner) has pretty much had to get used to me pointing a lens in her direction, whether it's a spontaneous idea or actually creating content to represent her business.
Working with Melissa presents unique challenges that push my creative boundaries. Her natural camera shyness means capturing authentic expressions requires patience and strategy.
Our shooting environment adds another layer of complexity—limited to our modest home spaces that weren't designed for photography.
Our approach is beautifully imperfect, just like real life. I've developed a shooting rhythm that puts Liss at ease—starting with casual conversation while I snap away, gradually introducing gentle direction until we hit that sweet spot where self-consciousness melts into genuine laughter.
We've transformed limitations into creative opportunities. Our modest home office becomes a studio through clever angles and thoughtful composition.
This ongoing collaboration has become my photography bootcamp. Each session challenges me to problem-solve on the fly, building adaptability and developing instincts that benefit every client I work with.