Hi everyone! I don’t do very many introductions of myself on here. Most important to state : this photo was taken by @clarekolars 🌱 My name is Gabrielle, I live in Virginia, and my heart is somehow in many places at once - not split, but wholly all over the world. I grew up on a farm in a small town with 4 sisters and 3 brothers, but traveled so often that I have nomad accent. I prefer tea over coffee, and I am rather particular about it (teapot, kettle, hot, brewed dark, milk, sugar). I grew up with a love for art, I have always had paintings pinned all over my walls. As much as I love travel, I also love home. I think if I had gone to college I would have gone for Interior Design or British History - I did go to college, but I got an associates degree in General Studies before deciding photography was going to be my career. When I made this decision, it was that I would be a Fine-Art Photographer who sold conceptual pieces of art. Things have changed since then, and will continue to change, but photography and art are a constant. Thanks so much for checking in - feel free to ask any questions or let me know if any of these little facts struck a cord. I’m always happy to have a connection! 🌿
This is my beautiful, incredible, irresistible best friend. She hired me to take some photos of her when I was in Minnesota. We also planned a top-secret styled bridal shoot with some incredible vendors on Lake Superior. You’ll see it on Clare’s instagram and website first, so give her a follow. It’s going to be freaking insane. @clarekolars — side note, thank you @christy__cordero for bringing this to mind! While in Minnesota I had a creative breakthrough that made me want to create more classical work, inspired by paintings and the great artists. I will write more about that when I blog this entire shoot!
something happened this month that suddenly turned it to madness. I went into this year with only 4 weddings booked, but after counting it up a few times, and including the few weddings I am photographing with other togs, I am up to 19. By the end of next week I will be more than halfway through that number completed! My goal for NEXT year was going to be 15 weddings, and I’ve passed that for this year! I can’t believe how this year just blew up, and I am so thankful 😭 what a wild ride 🌿
This weekend in Minnesota has been incredible and filled with creativity and inspiration and fun. I never went to art school or took classes with artistic peers, but this weekend with @clarekolars and @emelofson has been what I always craved from a creative atmosphere and I cannot wait to share more of all this excitement.
“Love me when I am rain, hold me when I am fire.” Rune Lazuli
White Sails is named after a quote from a book, The Scarlet Pimpernel - “Silhouetted against the ever-changing sky, a graceful schooner, with white sails set, was gently dancing in the breeze.” When I read this quote years ago, I knew I would name my photography business White Sails. It summed up everything I hoped my business would be. It followed the description of a woman, stepping out on her porch, looking out to sea. It spoke to my romantic, dramatic heart, and played with my imagination. This photo shoot with Lisa & Stuart has brought that vision to life, all on their very own. This was no styled shoot, it wasn’t a drawn-out plan. It was Lisa & Stuart and real, honest, incredible love. Their photo shoot is on the blog, the link is in my bio. Listen to the music if you’d like, and see a bit of the heart behind White Sails.