Honored to Be Featured on Untethered: A Community That Truly Sees Family Photographers

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I Was Featured by Untethered — and It Felt Like Coming Home

I’m so excited to share that I was recently interviewed and featured on Untethered, a photography publication and community that truly honors the heart of family photography and the artists behind it.

Founded by Hannah Mann of Unbasic Creatives, Untethered exists to uplift, connect, and empower photographers — especially women and working mothers — through authentic education, community, and storytelling. It’s a social-media-free space (hallelujah!) where real conversations happen, the noise is stripped away, and we’re reminded why this work is sacred.

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A Space for Family Photographers to Feel Seen

In Hannah’s own words, family photography is one of the most important art forms on the planet — and I couldn’t agree more. We document the moments that define a life: new beginnings, quiet connections, laughter, heartbreak, joy. Through our work, we create legacy.

What sets Untethered apart is how deeply it values both the art and the artist. The community is filled with photographers sharing their stories, struggles, and triumphs — a reminder that we’re not alone, and that the work we do matters.

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My Interview: From Bartender to Click Pro

In my feature, I opened up about how I started my photography journey. I’m a mom to a grown son, a former bartender, an animal lover, and an avid gardener. My work is rooted in connection — especially between mothers and their children — and my passion lies in creating portraits that feel timeless, emotional, and real.

I shared about how I first fell in love with photography because I couldn’t draw (still can’t!) and needed an artistic outlet. I talked about the inspiration I pull from cinema and classical art — how I break down lighting in a movie scene or study the tones in an old painting — and how that all finds its way into my work today.

I also got vulnerable about the early mistakes I made in business: undercharging, overworking, and saying yes to everything (even when it didn’t align). Like many photographers, I burned out. But I came back stronger, with intention. I took time to build the business I wanted, and I now run a full-service portrait studio in Fort Collins, focusing on family, motherhood, and creative headshots.

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A Few Fun Favorites From the Interview

• My dream session? Photographing a family on their farm. Kids and animals? Yes, please.
• My favorite time to shoot? Mornings in my studio, when I can control the light and I’m still caffeinated.
• What keeps me inspired? Films, light, and the challenge of always trying to make the next portrait better than the last.
• What lights me up the most? That moment when a client sees their portrait and it takes their breath away.

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Why This Feature Meant So Much

One of my proudest moments has been becoming a Click Pro — something I dreamed about for years but never thought I was “good enough” for. So to be featured by Untethered, a platform that shares those same values of growth, creativity, and resilience, felt incredibly full-circle.

If you’re curious, you can read the full feature here. And if you’re a photographer feeling a little lost, a little unseen, or just craving real connection — please check out Untethered. It’s the kind of place that reminds you who you are and why you started.

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Thank You, Untethered

Hannah, thank you for creating a space where photographers can be both artists and humans. I’m so grateful to be part of a community that sees the beauty in what we do — and in who we are.

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Want to learn more about my work as a Fort Collins family and motherhood photographer?
Explore my portfolio, or get in touch here — I’d love to create something meaningful with you.