As photographers, and human beings in general, Ashley and I are inspired by various people, images, thoughts, quotes, and basically anything on a regular basis. I can’t even remember the last time I DIDN’T automatically picture in my mind’s eye how I would frame a shot–this happens every single day! I can be at the grocery store, outside at a park, or just walk into the room to see my husband reading to our son, and I frame potential shots.

We thought it would be fun for you to get a glimpse into what each of us are inspired by on a daily basis. This is always revolving and growing, so there will probably be many more inspiration boards in the future! This one is Stephanie’s.

Some background:

*There are two Francoise Hardy album covers because she is my current artistic muse! I love her music, style, and pretty much everything. Both of these are shots that I am definitely inspired by every single time we shoot a session.

*The ocean is another HUGE source of inspiration for me. I am deeply moved by and in awe of its power, and have always loved the possibilities of infinite dreams that the ocean facilitates. One of my favorite memories is waking up at 5 in the morning to watch the ocean with my husband and son.

*Color is another huge draw for me. I love finding huge splashes of it in random locations. I love when clients are wearing bold stripes and crazy prints, and I love gigantic walls painted in an intense hue. I also love blending slight (very!) vintage tones with color, which I think is beautifully demonstrated in some of these photos.

*Most of all, I love FUN. Fun is such a great concept, because it means something different to everyone who says or thinks it. I think the shot of the bride and groom by a VW van is fun. The shot of the 3 people on the beach jumping is fun, and so it the shot of flower buttons. I love joy and laughter and everything associated with the idea of fun times.

1. Francoise Hardy – Si C’est Ca, 2. Miller – Riemann Wedding, 3. Where’s the Party?, 4. Shells collecting, 5. row, 6. [Explored FP] Please add notes your favourite movie title name, 7. shy, 8. Gone A Long Way, 9. Untitled, 10. Trash The Dress, 11. korean bride and groom paper dolls, 12. you can see the love, 13. The Wheel’s on the Bus, 14. Lift up!, 15. Biltmore Estate Wedding – Asheville Photographers, 16. Cool Camper, 17. exhausted, 18. Sneak Peak Southern Engagement Session, 19. immortal bird, 20. Flower Brooches (Bloemenbroches), 21. Happy Holidays 1911 : ), 22. __Helianthus__, 23. Erykah Badu, 24. Francoise Hardy – Etonnez, 25. Foggy Day in the streets of Brussels