040: Photographer Clare Ahalt makes sure to bring tissues to all of her shoots. Why???

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Clare Ahalt has been professionally shooting since 2013.  Having grown her business by focusing on Children and High School seniors she is expanding her reach into pet photography.  Clare takes such passion and care for her shoots that she has to bring tissues on each shoot as photography can cause deep emotions in photographer and client.

Eric and Clare talk about 2 of their most touching photos that bring a personal and touching moment to the interview.  Clare talks about how her brother captured a perfect photo of Clare’s daughter and their grandmother.  Eric speaks of a photo that his cousin Hannah took of their grandmothers farm in the snow.

One of Clare’s most memorable moments from her youth that still sticks with her today was from an instructor when she was younger.  He told Clare, “Keep on Going, Clare.”  Clare regularly leans on the words of this instructor today as she grows her family and her business.

Clare’s interview is a must listen…

More About Clare from her Website:

Clare Ahalt is a fine art portrait photographer based out of Frederick, Maryland.  She shoots on location around the mid-Maryland and Washington DC area.  She has 5 children (which means she’s pretty much experienced it all!) and lives on a small horse farm located at the base of the Catoctin Mountains in Frederick, MD.  Her husband, Dr. Brooks Ahalt, runs Jefferson Veterinary Hospital, and she also works as a lawyer in Washington DC.

Her aim in shooting is to capture both the soul and essence of her subject, as well as a moment of peace and serenity that is so often missed in today’s hectic society.  She strives to provide heirloom quality portraits and exceptional customer service.

She shoots with a Canon 5d III and an assortment of professional lenses.

Some reviews about Clare:

—Clare’s work is absolutely gorgeous and magical! It takes your breathe away every time. She is also the most down to earth, funny, and incredibly sweet person. If you invest in Clare Ahalt Photography, you will never regret it! Priceless, timeless photographs!

—We met Clare by chance. My daughter is a Senior this year and I didn’t want plain, simple, traditional boring photos. We wanted Ashley’s personality to come through and make her photos uniquely hers. Clare heard our vision and took them to a whole new level. Ashley is a basketball player and wanted that piece in her shots but didn’t want it to be the only side of her you saw. Clare was SO patient and kind and listened to everything we wanted. She saw ideas we would have never thought of. We could not be happier with Ashley’s Senior photos. She will truly have amazing photos to have to cherish.

—Clare was a true pleasure to work with. My kids are already asking a day later to go back to see Miss Clare!!

LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

• Clare Ahalt’s Website
• Clare Ahalt Photography on Facebook

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