“We’re going to dance and have some FUN” -
DeeLite
My Style…
If I had to sum it up - think A24 film energy with a heaping scoop of timeless, and a dash of posterity — I have successfully turned my love of cinema + storytelling into my job (13 years running) authentically capturing your experiences and thoughtfully framing real life moments with an honest narrative voice that is relaxed yet refined.
And dude, documenting + celebrating love with all its perfect nooks and crannies - it never gets old! People often say I make them feel “at home” - which firstly, makes my heart sing to hear- but also is HUGE for everyone involved in the process. As we move through these intimate situations that often only occur during a wedding, mutual trust and ensuring everyone feels safe and comfortable is so crucial and important for me to earnestly extend to my couples.
I follow my gut while greeting each environment with fresh eyes and an open heart; observing and anticipating all the big emotions and the quiet in-between. Through my documentary style approach I hope to harness the untamed emotion, pure electricity and boundless love shared as two people join together …and then subsequently party their faces off. The result is an unforgettable story of the day with a cinematic editorial flair.
A B O U T M E …
Well, I use the words “STOKED” and “RAD” a lot • My first band obsessions were B-52s and Dee-Lite • I love all my PLANTS equally - even though some don’t always get the attention (water) they deserve • PIE is better than cake - FIGHT ME!
photos by: katherine leon
I am a die hard PIE girlie - what can I say
I collect vintage cookbooks + vintage ashtrays - no relation • I also photograph stand up COMEDY because - umm… its hilarious! and its always a sweet hang with my friends • I carry a POINT + SHOOT film camera everywhere I go • I often shoot weddings with my best friend Mandee - my adventure partner + work wife • I wear my heart on my sleeve • I think shared laughter is golden • THRIFT STORES + GARAGE SALES 4 EVA
I N S P I R A T I O N
1970’s interiors • HAROLD + MAUDE • NOLA • VINTAGE LAS VEGAS • Palm Springs • Old VOGUE Magazine • LOS ANGELES • MID CENTURY ARCHITECTURE • Waikiki at Sunset • REFLECTIONS • Old cars • B - MOVIES • Driving the Oregon Coast • HEART • neon signs • NYC in SPRING • Dried Flowers • Olive Green • SHAG • old road maps • VIVIAN MAIER • antique lace • shooting FILM and waiting 5 days to get it back • Riding shotgun on a roadtrip • EAST COAST RAIN STORMS • Paul Simon • FAMILY PHOTO ALBUMS
DIGITAL IS AMAZING • FILM IS ETERNAL
ME + PIE! photo: katherine Leon | 35mm film
I will probably cry at your wedding • I will DEFINITELY unabashedly tell you how radical you both look on your big day • And if the jams are hitting, I might just show off my sweet moves on the dance floor (I actually don’t have any sweet moves - but sadly that doesn’t stop me) If that is the energy that you are into -
LET’S DO THIS!
My goal is to create art and really document “HOW IT FELT” through film + digital.