Today we’d like to introduce you to Lindsay Alycce.
Lindsay, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
Growing up throughout my youth and college I was an avid athlete focusing mostly on soccer. During a couple of seasons, while nursing some serious injuries, I took some acting classes (to conquer fear more than anything) and I absolutely enjoyed the aspect of artistic expression.
Shortly after I took a major leap and moved from Minnesota to L.A. to continue college and pursue acting for TV/Film. While at school I studied Film production and Anthropology (the study of people). These early years in L.A. served as formative years and it was in this time I learned a lot about film, photography, art, and the process of storytelling through media and to my surprise I realized how much two seemingly unrelated things mirrored each other which were Film and Anthropology; they say Films are essentially constructs of culture.
Fast forward to a couple years later I ended up in San Diego with family while seeking new theatrical representation and I realized that at the time, God had other plans for me (to say the least). A few months into living in Cardiff, I met my now husband and became something I would have never planned for myself, which is a Navy wife. I had/have nothing against the Navy, it’s been one of the biggest blessings to my life, I just wasn’t sure if I could handle someone being away a lot of the time but it’s been awesome and God has been so faithful to our family providing us with strength and wonderful friends and community.
Throughout these years I have always loved capturing God’s beauty including people, nature (especially the ocean), as I see so much of His handiwork in these things. I’ve been a stay at home mother (heavily influenced by my husband’s rigorous schedule and believe it’s best for our family during this season), I hadn’t planned on formally working, however, friend after friend continued to “whisper” things into my ear regarding creating a business out of photography.
I thought, why not? I have nothing to lose, and it’s something I love to do and something I can share with others which are essentially creating beautiful memories to treasure throughout their lives, ultimately helping to document a little story for them. While I’m in the earlier stages of lifestyle/portrait photography, I love every moment of it; I feel like a little child playing with my camera. I currently focus on shooting outdoors utilizing natural light and creating more candid moments as opposed to contrived photos.
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I capture candid memories of people via portrait and lifestyle photography as well as nature. My inspiration is definitely God, we are all made in His image and I feel He helps me see the beauty in every individual and moment from the beautiful interactions between families/people to the sparkle in their eyes.
What I try to capture for people are essentially real moments that you might see more day to day as opposed to constructed moments (not that these are bad). I want to capture a brother’s smile as he’s playing with sister, the love between a mother and a child as they interact and dance around and even some of those raw, beautiful, harder moments that might happen while taking photos because they are real.
Any advice for aspiring or new artists?
Stay away from comparison, there is no other you. Walk through fear and embrace vulnerability. Some of us artists need help in business development and marketing, as artists, we are sometimes very strong creatively and may need help in these areas so don’t try to take it all on yourself, reach out and use other people’s strengths (I am walking through this myself).
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
You can support my work by following me on social media as well as sharing about it with others and lastly, of course, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you are interested in capturing some beautiful memories. I’m always happy to discuss your ideas and or vision!
Contact Info:
- Phone: (310) 770-0107
- Email: lindsayalyccephotography@gmail.com
- Instagram: @lindsayalyccephotography @lindsay_alycce
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindsayalyccephotography/
Image Credit:
Lindsay Alycce
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