I'M RISHELLE...
I live in Fuquay-Varina, NC with my family - my husband Heath, my two teenagers... Drew & Tyler and their baby brother, Wyatt... who was our surprise addition in 2019! I didn't always know that photography was something I could love so much. I earned a degree in Graphic Design from NC State waayyy back in 1996 when digital photography wasn't around yet and my film class was, well, hard. I really started to fall in love with photography when I received my first fully manual {and digital} camera as a young mom and used it to take photos of my kids. I found that I loved the challenge of discovering the "good" light and then capturing great moments in that light. I practiced heavily by photographing my cute pets and pretty things in nature too, but capturing emotions and connections between people quickly became my favorite photos to take. I am constantly chasing that image that has it all, amazing light and good composition ...all around a moment you will want to remember forever. ♥︎
SOME RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME
>>> I love sweets! Especially chocolate.
>>> I want to pet and play with all the cats & dogs.
>>> I love my family.
>>> Military jets amaze me. I will stop everything to see {any} plane fly over.
>>> I love good typography.
>>> Topography too. Maps are so fun to me.
>>> Fall is my favorite season.
>>> Making handwritten lists are a pastime of mine.
>>> Silly puns & sarcastic memes make me laugh.
>>> Instagram is so addicting! I love it.
>>> True crime podcasts. I listen to them while editing. {cringe}
>>> Chick-fil-a is okay everyday. Right?
photos by Brittany Cruse Photography