It’s time for my Cool Woman for September!! This beautiful lady and I met at a workshop in May of 2017. There was an instant connection, like the one you get when you meet someone for the first time, but it feels like you have known them your whole life. I love her answer to what inspires her — I will tell you that she IS one of the kindest people I have ever met!! When we first met at that workshop, I had a broken wrist and was having trouble navigating with my cast. Emily was so helpful and kind to me. After the workshop, we then became accountability partners, sharing our goals and dreams for our photography businesses! It has been a short friendship, but we are just getting started!! We are already talking about our next photography adventure!! (And her photo is a self-portrait) Please check out her work at Moonfly Photography!
DG – What led you into becoming a photographer?
EM– Growing up, photography was an important part of my life. Our family would watch home movies on Sundays and it was always such a treat! I will never forget the sound the projector made. Pictures were a way our family came together. Well, fast forward to having children and I was addicted. Photography was a way of documenting their lives and my creative outlet. As I took photographs, I learned more about myself and what I value.
DG– Pick three words to describe your work?
EM– Passion, Service, Giving
DG– What kinds of things do you like to do outside of your work?
EM– Spending time with my family and being present in my life. Calling my girlfriends. Taking time for my self care and renewal.
DG– What is your favorite place that you have traveled to?
EM– San Francisco has my heart. The most beautiful place and so much to see.
DG– What is something that inspires you?
EM– Kindness inspires me, it is my true joy.
DG– If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self what would it be?
EM– I am enough.
DG– What is it that you want your work/art to do?
EM– Connect with people in a way that touches their hearts. To bring you into a space that takes you back into a moment that will hold it’s place in time.
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