Meg Elise Strouse

A perfectionist by nature, my attention to detail is extreme and my strive for success is just as strong. I am looking to indulge in various creative projects, for they are what fuel my passion for life. Photography is my number one creative passion, but I am always looking to learn new skills and ways to express myself in videography, graphic design, animation, marketing, dance, etc...

Being able to capture a moment in time that will last forever feels powerful and making this statement through the use of light and film is something that fascinates me. To be responsible for the emotions that emerge from reliving memories brought to life through photographs is truly invigorating. To think, that my client's potential grandchildren will be able to look at photographs that I have taken and get a glimpse into their family history is completely astonishing. 

Being from a fine art background, I like to photograph images that convey meaning or stir up some discussion. I believe that’s called storytelling! I love shooting portraits, and if whomever I am photographing allows me to use my creative ideas on them, it's most enjoyable. "One for thee and one for me." - Joyce Wilson is a philosophy that I have also adopted. I enjoy candid photography, as I believe that it can capture certain emotions and moments that posed photography could never recreate. However, posed and portrait photography are valuable in their own right, every art form requires a foundation. Even the most basic functional photography is essential to a successful career. 

I believe that we, as people, never stop the learning experience and there is always room for improvement; a work in progress, if you will, and creativity is not simply a hobby, it is my life.

I earned my BFA from Indiana University Fort Wayne many moons ago. Upon graduation, I packed up my dreams and moved to Los Angeles, CA. I have lived in Southern California for over a decade doing freelance work, professional content marketing management, touring with musicians and teaching yoga. 

Currently located in Long Beach, CA

strousemeg@gmail.com

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