Let me just start by saying I love being a business owner, being my own boss is amazing. Do I wonder what it would be like to have a regular 9-5 job? Yes, but mostly just to have the steady paycheck. Especially in times like now, with prices rising which worry me about paying bills. I am a photographer full time so when people cancel last minute it really makes me worried because I was obviously depending on that session for my primary income. I understood when starting my business and switching to full time that there will be times where money won’t be coming in as much, but I try to look on the more positive side. I am a single mom of two and being able to make my own schedule and be home more with my kids really makes it worth it.

My name is Renee and I am the owner of Gold Arrow Photography. I am a single mom of two wild humans. I started my photography business about 4 years ago, but have had an interest in photography since I was little. I used to do fun shoots with my friends, but I never took it seriously till after I had my son. I knew I needed to be able to provide for him, but also did not want to be away from him for to long. That’s when I dove back into photography. I started with just family sessions, then got into maternity shoots. I became interested in them after doing my own maternity shoot when I was pregnant with my son. After that first maternity shoot, I fell in love. Those sessions are my favorite to shoot. I love capturing the beauty of motherhood and making my clients feel beautiful, because I know it’s something that’s hard to feel when you’re pregnant. I really want my clients to know that one of my main priorities is to make our sessions together to be fun. I want to capture memories, not just a sit and smile photo, but the ones where everyone is laughing, running, kissing, the real raw moments that make life so beautiful.