Growth and change. 

Two things that I have done a lot of within the last few years. Two things that always go together. Two things that are both extremely exciting and at the same time, can weigh heavily on your shoulders manifesting as fear. I have been guilty of fearful feelings as I weighed the thoughts of the great name change. It has taken me some time to get here, but I am here and I decided that fear will not win and that with this change will come not only success, but a boost of confidence that will leak into all areas of my life.

I have wanted this name change almost since the day Under the Parasol opened. Both names were created in the exquisite mind of my best friend (She really does have one of the most brilliant minds I have ever known). When I first opened my business, it was a toss between Under the Parasol and Capturing Gaia. I went with Under the Parasol because it had a personal meaning that stemmed from a photo I took of my daughter sitting on the beach holding a lace parasol. The name Capturing Gaia always sat in the back of my mind though. It was captivating. It called to me as if I could see it glimmering in golden lights. A bold name that is one people would remember. 

But ... 

Who is Gaia? This is a question most people have. So, here is who she is and the reason for the name change. 

Gaia - Simply put, in Greek mythology, Gaia was the Goddess of the Earth, Mother Nature. One of the primoridal elemental deities, she was the ancestral mother of life. 

If you know me, you know that I love the mountains, I love hiking and being outdoors, flowers that bloom in the spring and leaves as they fall in autumn. I love soaking in the the warmth of the sun and listening to the rain fall on chilly days (not to mention that soul soothing smell a good rain gives off on a warm day - petrichor). I have a very serious case of wanderlust and I yearn to travel and see all that this fascinating world has to explore. It is safe to say ... I am pretty fond of this Earth and all that Mother Nature supplies us with.

When it comes to photography, my style is one that is ... natural ... real, unposed, and raw. You know, that of how nature really is, in all of its unpredictable and breathtaking beauty. So, it only makes sense that this just ... fits. This name, Capturing Gaia, encompasses all that I want to portray in my work and really, all that I love - life. I have had such tremendous growth in the last few years that, its now or never. So, now is the time and I am SO excited to make this change! I may be even more excited for all of my client's who will follow the flow of this change and come along with me. I am 110% positive that you will love this change and all of the creative and real moments we will have together. 

While working as Under the Parasol Photography, I have experienced so much growth and I have learned so much. I have changed in so many ways and I know that this is going to be the most spectacular step I have ever made. I cannot wait to see where this change takes me and even more so, I cannot wait to capture the astounding moments in your life organically - no matter how big or small.