Today we’d like to introduce you to Brittani Luce.
Brittani, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
I was always interested in the arts. In middle school and high school, I took theater arts and AP art but never pursued it because I was always pushed to choose between the arts and sports. Sports was my ticket to college so I felt like softball was an obligation. During softball, I was always intrigued by the photographer taking photos on the sidelines so for my senior project, I decided to learn about photography and write my research paper on “The Importance of Photography In Modern Culture and Society.”
While doing research, I found that photographs weren’t just images, but a way to communicate meaning to the world. After high school, I saved up enough money and purchased my first DSLR camera. I picked up a book and like many photographers, I taught myself how to use it, practicing mostly on my cat Tilli. I eventually started taking photos of family and friends and even did a handful of weddings. However, in 2013, I decided to put the camera away and concentrate on my career. As a new college graduate, I needed to make money and photography wasn’t lucrative enough to live off of. It wasn’t until 2017, after the birth of my son, when I picked up my camera again. It was the most pivotal moment in my life because I realized I no longer wanted a 9-5 job. I wanted to career where I was going to be able to spend time with my son.
But instead of getting into photography, I decided I wanted to teach English Langauge Arts to high school students. I gave my work a two-month notice to help transition the next employee in my role; however, to my surprise, they let me go in two weeks and I needed a way to earn money to help support my family. I decided to make my hobby into a business. Now, not only do I have a new business to run, I’m attending the University of Redlands and pursuing my teaching credential in English Language Arts, working at the local school district as a substitute teacher, and am a wife and mommy to my very active 16-month-old baby. After I get my credential, I will be pursuing my CTE in photography so I can teach high school students. That would be my ultimate dream; being able to help others by teaching them something I’m passionate about.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I’m a photographer who specializes in newborn, family, and lifestyle photography. My son is my inspiration and has taught me that you can find beauty in everything. I aim to capture those more real and genuine moments between families. A typical session with me is asking families funny questions, making them do silly things, or having deep and raw moments between family members. I enjoy photographing kids, toddlers, and newborns the most. They give the most genuine expressions.
What responsibility, if any, do you think artists have to use their art to help alleviate problems faced by others? Has your art been affected by issues you’ve concerned about?
An artist’s responsibility is to capture the moment as we see it and share that moment with the world. It’s up to the person to interpret the artwork, critique it, and apply it to everyday life.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.blucephotos.com
- Phone: 5627541028
- Email: blucephotos@gmail.com
- Instagram: @blucephotos www.instagram.com/blucephotos
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/blucephotos
Image Credit:
Alexandra Karnes Photography
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