This is me
I’m a photographer living in St. Joseph, Michigan and a mother of 3 incredible kids. I love listening to music or a good audiobook, spending time with friends, and enjoying the beauty of living on Lake Michigan.
How it began
I have enjoyed taking pictures since before I can remember. By the time I was a teenager, it was rare to see me without a camera in tow. But it wasn't until after my first child was born in 2008 that I really started taking the time to build my skills. In early 2010, I sought out a photography internship which gave me the opportunity to work first hand with two, wonderfully talented photographers. They taught me more than I can ever thank them for and jump-started my career in the photography industry. I officially launched Lydia Woosley Photography early summer of 2011, with my second child strapped to my chest in a baby carrier.
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
I am passionate, detail oriented, and proficient in Lightroom and Photoshop. I am very friendly, easy going, and empathetic which helps my clients relax and have fun, creating a comfortable and inviting environment for their true personality to shine.
The majority of my career as a photographer has been centered around portraits; primarily Family and Senior portraits. Over the years, my love for capturing a person's essence in the perfect light has also led me to photograph dancers, yogis, artistic nudes, boudoir, headshots, newborns, weddings, and events. In recent years, that same passion has crossed over into branding, product, and commercial photography.
WORKS WELL WITH OTHERS
While I commonly work alone, I also love to work with teams and individuals. I enjoy assisting others in achieving their vision just as much as I enjoy my own work as a photographer.
What i know
I have learned a lot about myself over the course of my career. A big lesson has been to trust myself and know that I am capable of a lot more than I thought I was 14 years ago. As a mother of three children, always seeking a healthy work/life balance, the road has been far from easy. I have had to figure out how to take advice with a grain of salt and rely on my own instinct. I have failed many times and I have felt like quitting more than I would like to admit. But I love my job! It brings me joy to think that I will not stop learning new skills, in my life and in my career, until the day I die.
PORTRAIt, PRODUCT & Branding
PHOTOGRAPHER
Portraits & Branding
Give your products and services appeal and credibility with a visual esthetic that will refine your brand.
Photographer based in St. Joseph, Michigan
HI, I'M LYDIA
I have enjoyed taking pictures since before I can remember. By the time I was a teenager, it was rare to see me without a camera in tow. But it wasn't until after my first child was born in 2008 that I really started taking the time to build my skills. In early 2010, I sought out a photography internship which gave me the opportunity to work first hand with two, wonderfully talented photographers. They taught me more than I can ever thank them for and jump-started my career in the photography industry. I officially launched Lydia Woosley Photography early summer of 2011, with my second child strapped to my chest in a baby carrier.
MY EXPERIENCE
The majority of my career as a photographer has been centered around portraits; primarily Family and Senior portraits. However, over the years my love for capturing a person's essence in the perfect light has also led me to photograph dancers, yogis, artistic nudes, boudoir, headshots, newborns, weddings, and events. That same passion crossed over into product and commercial photography when I started working for Grant Stone in March 2019.
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
I am passionate, detail oriented, and proficient in Lightroom and Photoshop. I am very friendly, easy going, and empathetic which helps my clients relax and have fun, creating a comfortable and inviting environment for their true personality to shine.
While I usually work alone, I also love to work with teams and individuals. I enjoy assisting others in achieving their vision just as much as I enjoy my own work as a photographer.
WHAT I KNOW
I have learned a lot about myself over the course of my career. A big lesson has been to trust myself and know that I am capable of a lot more than I thought I was 14 years ago. As a mother of three children, always seeking a healthy work/life balance, the road has been far from easy. I have had to figure out how to take advice with a grain of salt and rely on my own instinct. I have failed many times and I have felt like quitting more than I would like to admit. But I love my job! It brings me joy to think that I will not stop learning new skills, in my life and in my career, until the day I die.
HEADSHOTS
One Session (up to 20 minutes)*
5 edited images
Digital images with rights to print
Fine art prints, metal prints, mounted prints, and a beautiful variety of customizable press printed greeting cards may also be purchased separately.
$275
SENIOR PORTRAITS
One Session
30 edited images
Digital images with rights to print
Fine art prints, metal prints, mounted prints, and a beautiful variety of customizable press printed greeting cards may also be purchased separately.
$525
MY STORY
I have enjoyed taking pictures since before I can remember. By the time I was a teenager, it was rare to see me without a camera in tow. But it wasn't until after my first child was born in 2008 that I really started taking the time to build my skills. In early 2010, I sought out a photography internship which gave me the opportunity to work first hand with two, very skilled photographers. They taught me more than I can ever thank them for and jump-started my career in the photography business. I officially launched Lydia Woosley Photography early summer of 2011, with my second child strapped to my chest with a baby carrier.
The majority of my career as a photographer has been centered around portraits; primarily Family and Senior portraits. Over the years, my love for capturing a person's true essence in the perfect light has also led me to photograph dancers, yogis, artistic nudes, boudoir, headshots, newborns, weddings, and events. That same passion has crossed over into product and commercial work since I started working for Grant Stone in March 2019.
I am very friendly and easy going which typically puts my clients at ease, so they can relax, be themselves, and have fun! While I usually work alone, I love to work with teams and individuals. I enjoy assisting other artists in achieving their vision just as much as I enjoy my own work as a photographer.
I have learned a lot about myself over the course of my career. A big lesson has been to trust myself and know that I am capable of a lot more than I thought I was 14 years ago. The road has been far from easy and I have had to figure out how to take advice with a grain of salt and rely on my own gut. It brings me joy to think that I will not stop learning new skills, in life and in my career, until the day I die.
MY STORY
I have enjoyed snapping pictures for as long as I can remember, but I didn’t start taking photography seriously until after my first child was born in 2008. In early 2010, hoping to improve my skills, I sought out an internship which gave me the opportunity to work first hand with two very talented photographers. They taught me more than I can ever thank them for and jump-started my career in the photography business. I officially launched Lydia Woosley Photography early summer of 2011, with my second child strapped to my chest.
Over the course of my career I have photographed dancers, yogis, artistic nudes, boudoir, seniors, weddings, events, headshots, families, children, and newborns. While portraits still hold a very special place in my heart, my primary focus is currently on commercial and product photography.
