A little over a year ago I photographed my good friend Nikol for an Artistic Portrait Sessions. She has used those images to promote her new Life Coaching Business, ZenRedNYC, and the fact that she has found success using my images gives me so much happiness! 

Now I want to give you a little backstory behind the above photo. Generally speaking, during my Sessions I go in with ideas but so much of what I do is sites specific. Collaboration is key with my clients and Mother Nature's lighting, shading, and atmosphere. I don't like to stay in one spot for too long, as to keep our imaginations flowing. We were nearing the end of our shoot and were walking up a beautiful stone pathway in Ft. Tryon Park. As we walked I interrupted Niki mid sentence, "Stop!" When I see an image I'm quick to not let it go! The way the light hit the back side of her face was so beautifully contrasted by the shadowed front. She was a fiery light standing tall above the far off buildings.

And then more awesome things happened! The community that Niki has built through ZenRedNYC is filled with artists and creatives and is constantly expanding. Among those in her circle is the beautiful artist, Barbara Ferrier. Barbara has created an incredible collection, The Courageous Woman Project, using Nikol as one of her Portrait subjects. For Niki's Portrait, Barbara used my photo of her as the inspiration. I can't even tell you how happy I get that my art inspires other's art. Barbara has such beautiful eye, both realistic and whimsical, and I'm honored to have been apart of her inspiration. I'm constantly inspired by others and I think it's such beautiful thing that as our artists and creatives we can learn and grow by studying each others work.  

For more information about The Courageous Woman Project and Barbara's work click HERE.

“This painting collection honors amazing women. They have all overcome adversity and created strong communities that make a positive impact.  Their stories help us to find our own strength.” -Barbara Ferrier 

Caitlin Cannon Photography provides photo services in NYC and NJ. Houston native. I specialize in natural light custom portraits which include dance, family, headshots, maternity, seniors, baby, and children. If you feel that my style is a good fit for you and your photography needs, please don't hesitate to contact me via email, caitlinbcannon@gmail.com. I look forward to meeting you!

Currently booking Fall and Winter 2015.

I feel so blessed to have had so many brand new clients recently, one of them being sweet Annie. Annie was my last Client Session during my most recent trip to Texas and what a fun shoot to end on! Annie is a young musical theatre student and performer. She had grown up and matured lots since her last Headshots were taken so it was time for new ones. She was an excellent model and automatically understood how to pose herself and show off her personality! What an adorable girl and I wish her all the best as she uses her talent (and Headshots!) to pursue her passions!

You have seen all the many photos I've taken of my sweet niece, Maddie, since she was born. Her first shoot was at 7 days old so Portrait Sessions are old hat for her! She loves when Aunt C busts out
the camera!
While I was home in Houston this last trip I was thrilled to sneak in their Family Portrait Session. It was in fact their first official photoshoot as a family and since Nat and Ryan used to live in Galveston we ventured down to the beach for the perfect location. So as I said previously, Maddie loves to get her photo taken, but she wasn't having any of it when we would try to get her to pose for this shoot. All she wanted to do was run around and play in the water and sand. So that's exactly what we did! I loved capturing their essence as a family as we ran up and down the sea wall. I'm so thrilled to have this sweet family as part of MY family and always adore taking their photos.

For those of you who are just starting to follow my Photography Blog, it would appear as if I was only a Headshot Photographer! Though I've recently done many Headshot Sessions, it is just one of the many types of Portraits I specialize in (i.e. Dance, Family, Children, Engagements, etc.) With that being said and without further ado... let's talk about Kristen!!

Though I've never personally worked with Kristen, I know her through our connection at RAFA (the dance studio I grew up at in Houston) where she is currently on staff. I was ecstatic when she contacted me about photographing her for some updated Headshots while on my most recent trip to Texas! Kristen has such a fun, bubbly personality and it shines through in every photo of her making her an excellent subject. I hope these photos help her find much success in future auditions and ventures!