THOUGHTS FROM STEPH’S BRAIN
I was talking to a friend and we were acknowledging the fact that we were both thankful for our queerness. My being queer is the very thing that was the catalyst for my questioning and ultimately it saved me in my late 20s. I’ll go a step further and say my queerness has continued to save me over the past couple of years as I expand my way of thinking and therefore expand my goal of inclusivity and what it truly means to be free…
Read MoreMeet Heather & Emily [both use they/them pronouns].
They met on a hot summer day on June 5, 2019 and have been together ever since. They chose their home. In their backyard. They wanted an intimate gathering with close family & friends and had just moved in. The wedding doubled as a housewarming! Here is a little bit of their love story and a few faves from them getting ready in their home…I hope you enjoy it & click thru to see their backyard ceremony. Give them a follow & say hi to these wonderful humans. 🖤
Read MoreDid you know that all of the LGBTQ+ couples below had under 50 people at their wedding? This allowed us to explore. Sure, timelines were there but we had flexibility to be spontaneous. We had time to get creative and pull off the road for those unexpected moments. If you think a micro wedding or elopement might be for you… I’d love to answer any questions for you! I’m here to help.
Read MoreRepresentation in the media ultimately saves lives and it has been lacking for too long. Every single day we have an opportunity to change that. Through curating real life interactions and experiences during our photo and video productions, our team features the brand's products but more importantly tells the stories of the individuals who are using them. Our stories are one of the biggest tools we have to create those moments of true connection and the opportunities to cultivate positive change in our world.
Read MoreI have heavily defined myself by my work and by what I’ve built over the past 10+ years. When a good amount of that was shaken early 2020, it forced me to sit still and take inventory of what I want my experience to be and where I want to invest my time & energy. All we have is right now. Everything else is uncertain & fleeting.
Read MoreDallas Pride was a couple of weekends ago. I photographed a few friends and a handful of beautiful strangers celebrating Pride by the rainbow crosswalks in the Dallas Gayborhood. Here are a few favorites, a long overdue reintroduction and a little about me.
Read MorePRIDE WEEKEND PLANS?! Here are some spot I’ll be bouncing around this weekend for Dallas Pride. Also offering Pride Portraits in the Gayborhood and would love to snap your photo by the rainbow crosswalks! Free for Black Queer & Trans Community!
Step 1: Strangers become clients. Step 2: Clients become fast friends. Step 3: Friends meet other friends for the 1st time & become friends. Step 4: Sit back, take it in and feel grateful when life brings me those moments. These friends all got to meet this past weekend for my 38th bday. Memory making in the front yard will stick with me forever. PS: cheers to new neighbor pals joining in too! 🖤
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