Inspired, A Very Special Project | Denne’ Boring of Denne’ Alise Photography

So excited about this week’s AMAZING photographer. Her style is soft and sweet with the most divine light you have ever encountered. There is such a magical and whimsical feel to her images and the photos she takes of her own sweet girls are so chalk full of love and inspiration! I found her originally on Flickr.com and fell in love with her work on sight! I am talking about the sweet and oh so talented Denne’ Boring!!

You can find her website here and here is her etsy.

So lets get right to it!

Hi Sweet Denne’!

You can say “Hi!” to Denne’ on Facebook HERE too.

Get to know me:

I am a mommy to 3 little sprites all girls, I am a wife to amazingly supportive man. We live in Santa Cruz, Ca a little surf town. I was born and raised mostly in Boulder, Colorado. I miss the snow so much but am pretty content with my toes in the sand here! I am a dreamer who flourishes in the sunshine and loves being outdoors. I love having all girls, and running around in the woods and the beach with them.

Questions:

Whats in your camera bag?

Canon 7D body, 50mm 1.4 lens, 35mm lens, Lensbaby Composer, Canon A-1 film camera, film, 50mm 1.4 FD lens, diapers and coloring books. As well as a spot for a 24mm 3.5 tilt shift!

What Camera/Equipment did you start out with?

A minolta in high school, my first digital camera was an Canon Rebel Xsi.

What sparked your passion for Photography?

My 3 little girls sparked my passion for Photography. I am so inspired by how magical childhood is and how fleeting it is and wanted to capture all the magic in their reality. To be able to capture the candid love, wonder, beauty and silliness in people makes my heart swell knowing they will be able to look at it and see the neat moments in their lives.

Describe your style in 3 words.

I would say whimsical, enchanting and warm.

Have you attended college or had any formal education in Photography?

I went to college to pursue a nursing degree and put it on hold to raise my children. Nope, no formal training in photography, I am self taught and constantly learning and being inspired.

What do you do to get your clients to relax with you and give you those beautiful genuine expressions you get!

I have a pretty quirky personality so I think that helps warm people up and get people to laugh and feel comfortable. I love to get on the same level as the children and play first being silly, seeing what they are interested in and building trust in the people I am photographing.

Favorite time of day to shoot is?

About an hour before sunset, the golden hour. So dreamy and warm. I am a flare junkie and love to play with light and the mood.

What would your dream session be like?

A half hour before sunset, vintage quilts and frocks, a family twirling together in the sunshine. Lots of giggles and pure connections.

How do you push yourself to keep growing and learning?

I have surrounded myself with such supportive, talented people that inspire me everyday. I also really want to set an example for my little ones to grow, learn and flourish in whatever their passions are.

What was your first official Photographer crush if you had one?

Tara Whitney. Her work is so fresh and real. Love it!

Most valued material possession:

Photos of my children and their artwork.

If you had to stop taking photos right now, what would you do instead?

A mommy first then continuing my nursing degree slowly.

What kind of photos do you like to take for just yourself when not working with clients?

Everyday moments of my children. Their silliness and the candid moments of our everyday life even if it’s regular routine or our being silly, their connections… our real life.

Fun Stuff:

Favorite Color: Seafoam Green

Favorite Season: Summer

Biggest Guilty Pleasure: Honestly? Melted cheese on anything. I will melt it in a bowl and eat just that. Mmmm.

Favorite Pandora Station: Adele

Studio or On location: On location in the sun!

What did you want to be when you grew up? A mommy and a nurse

Pc or Mac: MAC!!

Lightroom Or Photoshop: Photoshop

Film or Digital: Both

Props or No Props: No props

If you could travel anywhere it would be: Greece

Glass Half Empty or Half Full: Half Full

Raw or Jpeg: Raw

Favorite Music to Edit to: Anything soft and uplifting.

Processing Style: Soft and warm.

If you could photograph absolutely anyone who would it be dead or alive? Adele, I think she is so classy, interesting and exquisite!

Coffee or Tea: Coffee and Oregon Chai tea, it’s a tie!

What kind of Camera bag do you rock? Epiphanie Clover bag in turquoise.