The, Women’s Fund of Central Ohio is a public foundation that came to mind when trying to think of public foundations in Ohio that help lift the barriers that are set by class, ethnicity, race, education background, and gender. To know that the start of these meetings took place on a front porch involving some homemade iced tea makes it all that much sweeter… I know that Women’s History Month has come to an end but I had to squeeze in one more woman-driven organization that I thought needed some extra attention. A couple of weeks ago, I sat down with Kelley Griesmer, President and CEO, Kelsie ..read more

Uplifting and Creating Space for the Trans and non-binary community Pictured: Khris Goins, He, Him, His It brings me great joy to announce that the Trans Visibility photo project will continue in 2022. The Trans Visibility project has helped spread awareness and provide space for the Trans and non-binary community. It brought families, friends, chosen families, and new connections to and within the community. The success of the ,Trans Visibility Gallery in 2021 allowed us to raise $6,000 in donations to help fund the project as well as provide a donation of $725.16 to one of the participants ..read more

Ladies, Gents’, Queers, Gender Expansive Humans, and everyone under the sun, it's time to celebrate! Here at this woman-owned business, we couldn't be more thrilled to be a part of this incredible community. Not only do we recognize the powerful influence that women have had on our society, but we are also proud to stand alongside our fellow LGBTQIA brothers, sisters, trans, and non-binary, in celebrating the diversity and strength that we bring to the table. https://youtu.be/qqX3jxyPjZ0 We know that our accomplishments are not only limited to this month, but we're excited to take this time to ..read more

"I feel positive. I feel surrounded by love. I share a lot of love. I make Art in love. And I'm designing aggressively for a positive future at this organization. I'm really, really excited about it.” - Lisa McLymont Lisa is a ray of sunshine and I wanted to photograph her in that light she seems to carry wherever she goes. I had the opportunity of speaking with Lisa McLymont (McLymont pronounced (Mc-lime-mont) for those of you who need clarification), a Columbus Visual Artist, a couple of years back, and got to learn about her vision for her art and business, as talked about in my previous b ..read more

If you have never met, Vivian Edoja, then I hope these photos and this little interview I did with her will help provide some insight into who she is as a person. She has a great vibe and presence. I'm excited Viv came into the studio and gave me an update on how she's doing and where she's at with life, Parker Louis (her boo), and Julie Mango. As she juggles a corporate job, family life, and a business, there’s one thing Vivian Edoja is focused on: finding balance. Vivian Edoja, business owner and creative, first came into the studio in 2021 to talk about the balance between her corporate and ..read more

Happy New Year! Yes, I’ll most likely be saying that well into the new year…. Because let’s face it. It is a time to refresh, start again, find your roots, and grow. 2023 is going to be one for the books ya’ll. 2022 was a year full of growth and new connections, both for my business and personally. I’m so thankful for all of your support and I’m excited to see what’s possible in 2023. My hope for this business is that it could continue to be a space where people feel celebrated and seen. You all are what makes my work so special–getting to hear all of your unique stories and capturing them. O ..read more

In recognition of her work with the Trans Visibility project, Emma was selected as one of the two recipients of the Dale E. Heydlauff Community Arts Innovation award. She will be awarded $5,000 to go towards the project, continuing to uplift the voices of the Trans and Non-Binary communities. The Dale E. Heydlauff Community Innovation Awards are presented to “innovative arts and cultural projects or initiatives that have addressed the unprecedented and challenging circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic and/or the protests resulting from social injustice, by creating something that helped lift ..read more

Chances are that if you are in the music scene then you've either attended a show at Natalie's, worked there, and/or performed there. Natalie’s is as local as it comes. The community that has been created by Natalie & Charlie Jackson (a daughter and father team), her staff, and patrons, keep people's hearts and love for great music and food at the CENTER. Music is something that Natalie hopes can bring people who might not have the same ideologies and beliefs together. She strives for a diverse range of music to help this come to fruition. “We present a really diverse mix of music and I’v ..read more

https://youtu.be/Jjf3iHWHMNw The Trans Visibility Project Goes International I’m wishing a happy Pride to ALL of the souls out there but especially my LGBTQIA2S+ community and every beautiful human who falls underneath the colorful rainbow of their choice. We're not leaving anyone out. This month is always so special to me and our community. As we march for equality, we must stand up for our Trans family who is continuously fighting for basic human rights. The Trans Visibility Project is about welcoming one of the most marginalized communities and making them VISIBLE. This is all about #TransV ..read more

Over the past year, my team and I have been working hard to enhance the overall portrait experience for our clients. We made the decision to not only capture important moments but also with displaying their moments and make their portrait shoot into art. We want to take a moment to share the results and hope to continue to provide a joyful seamless experience. Look At What We did! By taking the time to help our clients with the placement and selection of their favorite images, we were able to offer a personalized touch that helps set us apart from others in the industry. We hope that this lev ..read more