This session is hot off the press and I couldn’t wait to share it. I’ve talked many times about how much I love photographing other artists. It always feels like a true creative collaboration to make the images. Plus I love being in another artist’s space, observing their process and seeing the things they make. It’s so good for inspiration!

Inside the Artist’s Studio

Jaqueline Norrise, the founder and head designer for ADL Interiors, has built a reputation for creating gorgeous, muted-palette rooms filled with natural materials and heirloom pieces. She designs tightly curated spaces for her clients that are free of unnecessary visual filler but abundant in comfort and livability. Plus, she works with her clients to help refine their own eye for interior design. Her work studio felt like a reflection of what she makes for her clients. It felt minimal but plush, decorative but functional, and being in it felt both relaxing and energizing.

Photographing the Creative Process

A big part of Jackie’s job, and I think her favorite part, involves a lot of creative visioning. Jackie integrates palette, textures, mood and room attributes and pulls together materials boards that help her refine her design plan for her clients. What a treat to watch her make material and mood boards in real time while I photographed her. Her style is impeccable and every creative decision she made gave me a little insight into what makes for good design.

Connecting with Fellow Creatives

Beyond how interesting it is for me to photograph fellow artists and creatives, I love just making connections with them and adding them to my community of makers and movers. Being a self-employed creative can be a lonely path to walk sometimes and connecting with other folks on a similar journey reminds me that I am part of a bigger community. It’s doubly-special when they’re also fellow mothers, which Jackie is. 😍 Jackie was so delightful to photograph and hangout with and I’m not complaining that she is also model-level beautiful. Thanks for making my job easy, lady!