Yoga and Photographs with Melisa

So it was super fun to have Melisa join me in my studio where I could practice my craft of photography with her. The goal was to capture artful images that reflect who Melisa is as a yoga practitioner and her philosophy as a teacher.

Melisa uses yoga as a "tool for self discovery, helping us to be more loving to ourselves and to others" so I wanted to create a warm atmosphere reminiscent of Melisa's "safe space to to explore physical movement, breath and meditation".

As Melisa moved between yoga poses, I experimented with different angles and compositions, aiming to evoke a feeling of intimacy and connection through the lens.

I discovered a similarity between yoga and portraiture - both offering the opportunity to dive deeper and learn more about ourselves. Just as Melisa creates "a space where people feel safe to explore physical movement, breath, meditation, and betterment," I have created my portrait studio with your comfort in mind. It is a place where my clients can relax and enjoy the process of self-discovery while we create amazing "masterpiece portraits".