Over the past few years I have traveled with Halifax based Photographer, Brent McCombs to do some work with LA photographer Suzette Troche-Stapp. I kind of got used to the idea of traveling at least once a year for that reason and loved coming home with amazing images to add to my port from Brent and Suzette, as well as many other photographers that would take part in her workshops.
This year Brent and I had no plans to travel together but I've found myself traveling to LA on my own for personal reasons. My first visit was for about 3 weeks in October, and although I had a great time, my hands don't sit well while idle. It's amazing how even after such a short period of time you can feel a loss when you remove a creative outlet or something you are so passionate about. That was me and I didn't like it.
Soooo... when returning to LA after Christmas I came with 2 large suitcases filled with all my goods! If I wasn't being creative in LA with Brent, I was determined to find my own play, reach out and network and have some great work to show off in the end.
Which is exactly what happened! I met some great talent, learned and challenged myself and without my peers that support me so much at home, I was forced to find my own way.
Halifax is a comforting family and I feel like so many people have my back or rather have eachothers backs. I never have to worry as I seem to always be surrounded by the same people and we keep each other up. LA on the other hand seemed like a big scary place to enter on my own but I must say, IT WAS AWESOME! The few contacts I had made in the past such as Suzette (Glitter Guru), Stacey Elder Herb and Angel Burns were there waiting with open arms and new contacts were also happy to welcome into their crew! It felt nice and it shows!
That will be the longest post I'll ever write, guaranteed. Enough said, you get the picture. Now take a gander!
Model: Haley Ramm (all photos in this post)
Photography: Suzette Troche Stapp
Stying: Stacey Elder Herb
Hair/Make up- Mallory Glenn
