Hey there
I'm laid back and love nature and exploring. If I could do anything in the world besides photography, I'd have a podcast. (Maybe someday I will.) I am a super curious, open and intuitive person.
I've always been an artist and wanted to do something artistic for my work. Interestingly, for the longest time, photography never crossed my mind as something that was for me. I got into some photo editing and sharing on Instagram but things really took off for me professionally in 2016.
I had just gotten my first Canon for Christmas and was wanting to take photos of my kids and nature. After I got married in 2015, I was invited to work with my wedding photographer. This began a five year partnership where I was second shooting weddings and engagement sessions, editing galleries, and eventually helped my friend grow her dream business into a stunning wedding venue (now called Little Lights on the Lane).
I absolutely fell in love with shooting weddings and knew I had found what I wanted to do with my life (but really, it had found me).
What else about me? I'm a mom to two boys, lover of IPAs and wine, dark coffee, and reading. I'm down for any adventure and love the outdoors. I'm super passionate about self-growth and I am eternally curious. I could talk about metaphysics, human development, nutrition, personal growth and life's mysteries forever and ever.
My pets are part of my family, as well. I have a 9-year old pittie we call Gemma, my cat that I absolutely CHERISH, & that we call Baby. We also have a 17-year-old chihuahua who's been with us the longest, Louie.
I think it's so cool I get to do this for a living because I really love it. So thanks for being here, reading this, and hopefully we get to create something awesome together.
artist, mother, serial hobbyist
Messy real life, and...
A clean white balance, sunshine and color. A balanced, symmetrical frame. Nature.
Instant film cameras are so fun. I love the vintage feel. There's this instant nostalgia, even if it just rolled out of the camera a few seconds ago. I love that feeling, having something solid in your hands. It's like magic!
Traveling is cool like that, too. Hawaii has been my favorite place so far. Would totally love to live there, but I think it would miss October. We hope to visit Europe next year as a family.
People are literally the best. I love connecting with people at whatever stage they're at in life and documenting what I see. That's what I'm really good at, and I hope my photos make you feel something.
I'm calm & professional behind the camera.
I really, really, care about what's most important to you on your wedding day.
I won't show up to your session or wedding with the intention to build my portfolio, grow my following, or tell MY story. My intention is always to serve YOU and to tell YOUR story.
I'm here to share my gifts with the world through photography, film video, and the power of stories.
I hope we laugh and connect in the process :)
"And now, Harry, let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.”
-Albus Dumbledore
Wedding photographer, bridesmaid and sister all-in-one
august, 2020
Sam
Torey has photographed my family on more than one occasion and has always been completely professional. Torey has been working in the wedding industry for a few years as a second shooter but is a standout on her own. Torey is talented, creative, a professional and very easy to get along with. She was able to capture the best photos we've ever had. You will love working with Torey Rohde Photography!
