Flirt
Wedding photography with FEELING.
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This consideration is really the starting and ending point to everything I do and it simply means that I care. I care a lot. I care about my work and what it will mean, perhaps for generations, to the couples and families who I work with, but I also care about the experience they have in working with me. And if I am being honest, I care more that you have an amazing experience on your wedding day than I do about having lots of photo ops, because if you are present in the moment of it all, the photos will take care of themselves.
It is never lost on me that I am often the person at a wedding who the couple knows the least out of everyone they have invited and yet who they will spend the most time with, other than each other. I strive to fit seamlessly into these days being present and supportive when needed and then stepping back and capturing the candid moments when not. I value quick and thorough communication and invite couples to get to know me and likewise, I want to get to know them. This is a very collaborative process and as with much in life, you get out what you put in.
I am not the right fit for everyone and that is ok, but for couples who are seeking a more personal experience, who are looking for structure and guidance from a photographer as well as photos, who want to be seen and understood, who want to most importantly enjoy their wedding day and who value an honest and artistic gallery of images from it, I am often a perfect fit.
My favorite piece of feedback that I have ever received from a couple following their wedding was that it felt more like they had hired an artistic friend to capture their day than a wedding vendor and this means everything to me.
it's all PERSONAL
When did wedding photography become so posed, stiff and even manufactured feeling? While most every wedding has some set-up-photos, your wedding day should be more about being in the moment with all of the people who love you and feeling all the feelings that come with that rather than taking part in a 'photo shoot.' The whole point of having a photographer on your wedding day to give you the opportunity to relive the REAL EXPERIENCES of the day so that you can forever be reminded of who loved you, how you looked at one another, how proud your family was and most importantly, how you FELT.
Here's a simple truth - your wedding photos will LOOK the way your photographer SEES the world. We are all using the same cameras and lenses, but how we see and the moments we value to capture create our POINT OF VIEW, which is why each photographer's work looks different.
My point of view is that the authentic moments of connection are the priceless ones and will ultimately create the memories worth holding onto. The images showing how your mom looked at you, how your partner clutched your hand and the laughter and good times you shared with your friends will in time become some of your most valued possessions . . . because they will remind you of the real FEELINGS from this day.
that's what life's all ABOUT
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I’ve been a full-time professional photographer for over 20 years and I have an incredible passion for shooting people in love and celebrating all of the emotion around pivotal moments in our lives. I shoot in a 'loose editorial' or 'documentary' style and favor the heartfelt, honest moments of beauty and candid 'in between' moments. In my mind and heart, there is no substitute for REAL and so I place a lot of emphasis on capturing the authentic emotion taking place rather than trying to overly fabricate it. Some couples have shared that my work doesn’t look at all like normal 'wedding photography’ and I think that’s a good thing. I love light and motion and energy and my aesthetic is a bit whimsical, definitely playful, very casual and I champion presence over perfection always because that is where all of the emotion lives. I have an easy-going spirit, a hard-work-ethic and an undying loving of finding and creating beauty.
hey - i'm TY
Flirt is more than name. It’s an attitude. Maybe even a movement. When someone FLIRTS it lets us know we have been seen and appreciated, which when you get down to it, are among the most basic and vital of human needs. When someone flirts it makes us FEEL. It quickens the pulse and flushes the skin and in this way, to flirt and be flirted with, is simply to be and to feel the most ALIVE.
Flirt / flert / verb
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These are all words that I believe describe my work, but they also define my outlook on the world and who I am as a person. I see the glass as at least half-full. Sometimes fuller. I only seek good energy. I’m pretty easy going, thoughtful, creative and I always strive to lead with humor. I believe the experience is every bit as important as the finished product and I give them each the same nurturing attention. I always try to be a step ahead. I know when to slide in and guide so to keep the wheels on the bus, but will also disappear into the shadows whenever possible so to let you truly enjoy your day.
Playful. Artful. Emotional. Passionate. Unconventional. Colorful. Sophisticated. Heartfelt. Unapologetic. Whimsical. Personal. Fun.
so what's the SECRET SAUCE?
It's not just pretty photos, it's also who I am, how I approach photographing weddings and why I have chosen to do this work. My photography has the look that it does because of my point of view and couples have the experience that they have because of who I am. This combination is ultimately what I have to offer, what sets me apart and what makes me a great fit for those who value all of these elements.
When I look back through the countless galleries that have been delivered to couples over the years I see lots of laughter, humor and happiness. And not just 'surface smiles,' but deep, full body guttural expressions of joy. There is spontaneity, playfulness and no shortage of tears. I see a lot of vulnerability, people comfortable being themselves and fully immersed in the moment of these spectacular days. I see these things because these are the moments that I capture.
What I seek to offer each couple, however, is something much more than just providing a wonderful gallery of images. It is also my goal to create an understanding of trust and the feeling of being supported though what will likely be some uncharted territory. It is about providing structure, connection and support though the whole process and well beyond a wedding date.
Don't trust me though . . .
here's the word on the street.
His presence was the best wedding gift we could have given ourselves!!
So many photographers are exceptional at capturing life's big moments in big and beautiful ways, but very few photographers are capable of capturing the magic and specialness in the small moments in a meaningful way - Ty is a master of both. We had him with us for the three days of our wedding weekend and he managed to be both present and invisible as he captured each emotion, each small moment, each unposed glance, small gesture and little detail of the ceremony -- for us, and for our guests. Our wedding photographs aren't just pictures we'll frame on our walls, but images that have imprinted within us far after the ceremony and celebration simmered down. His presence was the best wedding gift we could have given ourselves!!
- LENTINE & PETE, BOULDER, COLORADO
STUNNING! These will be pictures that we will cherish and look back at for a long time to come!
We had an amazing experience working with Ty and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. He has a very calm, grounded nature about himself that makes you feel extremely comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera. He was also very intentional about getting to know us as a couple so to better understand our interests and provide us with images that truly reflected who we are and our story - a quality that can be hard to find in the wedding industry. Not only was his turn around time very quick, but we were blown away by the images he had taken. STUNNING! These will be pictures that we will cherish and look back at for a long time to come. It's very clear that he has perfected his craft and understands how to connect with people to create incredible images.
- ELSA & YANNICK - PORTLAND, OR
The images are STUNNING! They are
authentically us and that's exactly what we wanted.
Inviting a stranger to your intimate wedding ceremony is intimidating. We were admittedly nervous at first, however, from the first call with Ty, we immediately felt at ease and found confidence in our decision to include him in our special day. Ty has a beautiful way of gorgeously capturing the important moments, while allowing space for his couples to be present in their day. He stepped in and provided direction when we were nervous in front of the camera or when he had a creative idea for an image, but at no point in the day did we feel overwhelmed or distracted. Our family and friends adored Ty too - which was an awesome bonus! Plus, it goes without saying, the images turned out STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL! They are authentically us and that is exactly what we wanted. Thank you for capturing images that will help us remember all the beauty of our special day for the rest of our lives Ty!
- BROOKE & JASON, SEATTLE WASHINGTON
