Erwin and Danny met in high school orchestra—Danny was a violinist and Erwin was a double-bassist. They shared how much they like that the other person is the stark opposite.…
When Nicole and Isabelle reached out about wedding photography, they explained how they were looking for a queer photographer who has worked with folks with a wide range of body…
Early in my wedding photography career, I thought I had to meet with potential clients in-person to get to know each other and showcase albums. This evolved into letting folks…
We have a peace lily plant that sits alongside a rubber plant in the light of our bedroom window. The Spathiphyllum. It’s one of the first plants I ever purchased.…
I reached out to folks in my Autistic communities to ask for some ways photographers can better support Autistic marriers. While these are possible accommodations, it’s important to note that…
Being a trans parent of a trans child is beautiful and liberating. But, when others try to dim our light, there’s a collective pain that is soul-crushing. There is a…
Written and edited by Shannon Collins Sensitivity reading and disability consulting provided by Sarah Wiener The image descriptions written in this post are focused on describing the atmosphere of the…
As a Valentine’s Day gift to myself on day four of our family having COVID, I set aside a few hours of self-care in the form of getting an Autism…
Moving through the world while not assuming someone’s gender identity, sexuality, or ability is a freeing experience. We can’t assume the language people use to label themselves, especially when society…
In my last post, I shared how using blanket statements like “inclusive” and “safe” to describe our brands can do more harm than good. An alternative can be subtle, like…