Hit The Streets 118: Ginger Sprouts with Rachel Simmons

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In this Episode…

This week Valerie talks with Minneapolis based photographer Rachel Simmons and her new adventure of combining her love for children, photography and the imaginary into whimsical birthday parties in her beautiful studio space.

Rachel’s Biography

Rachel  Simmons is a commercial and fine art photographer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is best known for her work creating imaginative storybook imagery for her clients.  Born in the U.S.A, Rachel has  lived all over the world which helps her pull from these experiences  to create unique compositions for her clients. Rachel enjoys working with clients of all ages, but has a passion for working with children. Always learning, always creating, always pressing the boundaries of her imagination, her artwork has been exhibited at “Art Attack” and “Art A Whirl” in Minneapolis and she has been published in Capture Minnesota Vol IV.

Links to Rachel’s Work

gingersprouts.net

gingersnapsbackphotography.com

instagram: ginger_sprouts_studio

instagram: gingersnapsbackphotography

pinterest: gingersnapsbackphotography

Examples of Rachel’s Work

Hit The Streets 106: Case Study 4: Passion, Talent, Determination and Team Work with Joshua Simmons

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Summary

During this special case studies episode, Valerie shares a conversation with Texas based photographer Joshua Simmons. It's all about passion, talent, determination and team Work. His journey will inspire you.

Joshua's Biography

I was born and raised in the Silicon Valley of California. I am the youngest of 4. Joined the Army at 19 in the Spring of 2006 and continue to serve on Active Duty. I met my wife in El Paso, Texas and was married in February 2007. We have 4 sons. I began my foray into photography in 2016 out of a desire for a new hobby and it wasn't until October of 2017 that I began working on studio portraiture. My wife and I are currently in the midst of building a portraiture business specializing in Fine Art and Magazine style portraits. 

Links to Joshua's Work

Website: https://joshuasimmonsportraits.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuasimmonsportraits/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshuasimmonsportraits/

Instagram for Ashley’s Fine Art Backdrops: https://instagram.com/fine_art_backdrops?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=d51mqsg7a958

Examples of Joshua's Work