Ardent Photography

Specialties

I am an on-​site photographer, which means I come to you and let the backdrop of your photograph be the important elements in your life. I have found that people let their true personalities shine through when they are in a comfortable setting. This is the idea behind Ardent Photography. I specialize in natural lighting and finding that right moment where «you» shines through.

Beyond portraiture, I enjoy creating unique photographic art pieces and am available for commissioned art assignments. This is the area of photography that takes the objects in your life, the guitar you’ve had since high school, the heirloom broach from Grandma Lorraine, and turns them into personal artistic photographs that can be gladly showcased in any room. I love being presented with a challenge and hope you will give me the opportunity to make the art on your walls unique and personal.

I also specialize in artistic web design and logo creation. I would love to help your business stand out!

History

Established in 2005.

In 2004, I made the decision to create Ardent Photography as an on-​site studio that would cater to individuals who wanted portraits that reflected their unique personality. I remember being a child and sitting through seemingly eternal evenings at portrait studios trying to get the ‘perfect family photo.’ Of course, by the time we got to the studio, someone had found a new stain or torn a shirt or fouled up the precisely done hair. Then we would get into the small room where the camera was, and be positioned as mannequins for the ideal portrait. The pictures were always ‘nice’ but never an accurate representation of my family. When it comes to my own clients, I want them to be as comfortable as the can be, so I go to them and take their portraits in their home or another familiar setting. The portraits that result from these sittings are often more candid and revealing than the standard studio shot.

Meet the Business Owner

Sarah M.

Business Owner

I was an amateur photographer for eight years before starting Ardent Photography in 2005. I have always seen the world differently from others, but the ability to capture that vision did not become feasible until one Christmas and a fortuitous Christmas gift from my aunt of a disposable camera. That is what began this habit I have yet to shake. I bought over twenty disposable cameras in the following four years before finally doling out the money for a cheap point and shoot Vivitar. The Vivitar lasted only a few months. My yearning for more creativity and control demanded a higher level of technology. In 2001, I turned to a photographer friend of mine and requested a camera recommendation. He suggested I go digital. After doing my research, I did, buying an Olympus C3030z. From then on out my destiny was sealed and my hard drive was full. Over the years my camera has been updated as well as my technique, but it all started with a $ 12 disposable camera.

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