Today we’d like to introduce you to Lauren Schaller.
Lauren, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
My earliest memories of making art actually involve textiles, not photography. My grandmother taught me to crochet when I could barely manage a hook and my mother encouraged me at a very young age to draw and sew. I remember her guiding me through transferring my own sketches to fabric so that I could embroider them. I retained a passion for working with textiles for decades, eventually starting an ecommerce company that sells digital sewing patterns.
Photography then came into my life as a matter of necessity. I needed product images for my ecommerce site and set about to produce them myself. The progression from photographing products to photographing people came soon after and is infinitely more enjoyable.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I am a photographer. I specialize in portraits and headshots. The purpose and inspiration in my art is twofold. We live in an increasingly visual society and I enjoy providing clients with a way to represent themselves in media in its various forms. A headshot that you feel accurately represents you is a vital part of your social dossier. Aside from the utilitarian application of my art, I also try to provide a deeper experience for viewers of my work. This is mostly demonstrated through the expressions that I capture or the moments and movement that that I photograph. My hope is that both a client and a viewer will see a glimpse of personality or a moment of emotion in their portrait.
What would you recommend to an artist new to the city, or to art, in terms of meeting and connecting with other artists and creatives?
Being an artist sometimes feels like a secret identity that everyday life gets in the way of. Most artist spend the majority of free time developing and practicing their craft. It’s easy to become isolated and lonely simply to due time constraints. I belong to a few online communities of other photographers and make a point to keep informed of photographic events in my community. Even just being out and about with my camera, rather than in a studio situation can be refreshing. Although it’s not my specialty, walking about doing street photography, attracts other artist or curious onlookers and starts conversations.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
I primarily maintain my portfolio on Instagram @laurenschallerphotography.
Contact Info:
- Email: lauren@laurenschallerphotography.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/laurenschallerphotography
Image Credit:
Lauren Schaller
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