In most situations, I am an observer. I love taking in others around me in a group, getting to know them and creating connections slowly and as it happens, a little more organically. When I have my camera I’m often that quiet one off to the side, just waiting for the perfect moment when two people truly connect to press the shutter. I am simply in awe of the connections we make with each person who is special in our lives, especially those deep, meaningful bonds of family. It’s what I love and it’s the reason I do what I do. I get to document one of the greatest things of all, which is the love between family members. How much better could my job really be?
When a parent looks into the eyes of their newborn child, there is a certain sense of wonder that is among my favorite moments to record. That new mom glow is even more amazing to me than the pregnancy glow that every woman has (yes, everyone!). The sweet slumber of a newborn baby in their parent’s arms is a time for reflection, anticipation, hope, joy, and above all, love.
When an expecting mom-to-be contacts me, it starts a unique relationship. I don’t want to just take some photos of her growing belly and her baby, I want to get to know her so that I can truly reflect this supremely important time in her life. A new life is being nurtured within her womb. She is going through the ups and downs of pregnancy with that end goal in mind, and she knows it will be absolutely worth it.
Moments, memories, loved ones … they are what light our lives. When it comes to the name La Lumiere I’ve often received a raised eyebrow followed by “La Lu-what?” I have to smile – I anticipated a bit of confusion, but the name was important to me for many reasons. It is pronounced ‘La Loo-me-yair’ and is french for ‘the light.’ Photography is at its basic level the capture of light, and I want to capture your light, your love.
