Behind the Lens - Get to Know Me

Photo credit: Brooke Alfano Photography

I thought it would be fun to do a “Get to Know Me” post every once in a while, so if you’re interested in getting to know the girl behind the lens, keep scrolling!

I’ve only ever taken 1 official photography course—Introduction to Digital Photography. I took it just for fun my senior year of college, and that is when I discovered how much I love being behind a camera. I started off mostly photographing objects and landscapes (photographing people honestly terrified me). I eventually found some friends also interested in photography, and we would just hang out and take photos of each other. That is how I got my start with portrait photography—I eased my way into feeling comfortable photographing people. I decided to start my business officially in 2020, but it was still mostly a hobby at first. It took a while for me to figure out how to actually book clients, but I am so grateful for how much I’ve learned the last 3 years.

I live with my partner, Victor, and our 2 fat cats, Caesar and Bokeh. I’ve always been an artistic person who enjoys many creative outlets—most recently, I’ve been teaching myself to oil paint. I dream of being able to travel more, and photographing the Northern Lights is at the top of my photography bucket list. One day I’ll make it happen!

Thank you so much for reading!