I must admit that, maybe naming my business using a name that could clearly be confused as my own, may not have been the best idea.
But I do not regret it. I started this business with my sister in 2011.
She passed away in 2022.
And while she realized very soon after we started that it was way more work than she anticipated (resulting in me going solo), I absolutely with all of my heart do not regret the name.
Not to mention it was between my pick and her pick "Oh SNAP Photography". Creative. Cute. But no.
People call me Tailor all the time. It's almost become my second identity.
But the mix up makes me think of my sister and all the times we laughed about it. I don't correct anyone because truly, I am not bothered by it in the least.
What I do want you to know about me is that I am as laid back as it gets. I want you to feel like we're friends from the second I reply to your first email.
I want you to feel comfortable reaching out to me with questions.
I want photographers to know that I love helping, sharing tips and I'm a firm believer in community over competition.
And lastly, I love what I do. Because I know that years from now, when life has changed and a new set of paws pitter-patter across your floors, my photos will take you right back to that incredible life you shared. And each time you look back on our session, you’ll feel that flutter in your chest, your pet’s way of reminding you they’re still there, just loving you from the other side,
Emily (left), Celeste (right)
Some facts about me:
It happened at the dinner table. My Mom showed her a candid photo that I took of her the week prior. Grandma HATED having her picture taken. But as it turns out, she only hated it when she knew it was being taken. She teared up as she told me she loved the photo and I was never more proud of something in my life.
Her reaction has stuck with me all these years later. Watching that very raw, emotional moment of someone's genuine reaction and excitement is powerful. Those moments are the driving force behind everything I do. So thanks, Gram!
So much so that I've created trips that anyone can come with me on! Check them out here!