Meet Brittany Baumanis

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Brittany Baumanis. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Brittany below.

Brittany, looking forward to learning from your journey. You’ve got an amazing story and before we dive into that, let’s start with an important building block. Where do you get your work ethic from?

As a self proclaimed artist I have spent my whole life looking for beautiful things, finding means to create beautiful things, or finding ways to emphasize and curate existing beautiful things. It’s something that I have always felt a determined and insatiable compulsion to do. I have explored and enjoyed many outlets in the way of the fine arts, but my work ethic comes from striking the balance between finding a medium which I truly love and have a passion for, and which serves a need and desire within the community. Looking at life holistically and existentially, the collection of moments in peoples lives are incredibly precious in their beauty and in their brevity. We sometimes forget how wonderful and magical moments are while we are living them, and only remember this through the lens of nostalgia that we experience through pictures. For me, photography is not only incredibly important in its function to capture these moments as they pass, but to highlight how extraordinary and singular they really are. What’s more is that images provide more than memories for the people who have lived them, but also connect people to stories and landscapes and architecture and events and everything else they otherwise wouldn’t have experienced. More than anything, my work ethic is born from an absolutely obsessive need to show everyone how beautiful everything is, and lives as an intense desire to freeze those moments in time.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

As a wedding photographer and portrait artist with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art and a Master’s in Communication & Design, my work is rooted in both creative expression and intentional storytelling. I approach every session with the eye of an artist and the mindset of a visual communicator, focusing on balancing emotion, aesthetics, and narrative to create images that resonate deeply and last a lifetime.

Professionally, I am intent on capturing honest, beautiful moments in a way that feels timeless while also contemporary. Whether I’m photographing a wedding, an intimate elopement, or a portrait session, I aim to create space for real connection between people and within themselves. My background in fine art shapes my sense of composition, light, and texture, while my communication and design training brings clarity to how each image fits into a larger visual story.

What I am most passionate about is the privilege of preserving these personal, powerful moments for others. It’s about more than just beautiful images, it’s about creating a body of work that reflects the essence of the people in front of the lens and their individual journeys. My brand is built on trust, intentionality, and artful documentation, and I take pride in forming meaningful relationships with the people I photograph so that their story is presented properly.

Recently, I’ve expanded my offerings to include fine art portrait sessions in studio, where I blend classical techniques with modern design sensibilities. I’m also preparing to launch a curated collection of custom albums and handcrafted wall art, creating tangible keepsakes that transform fleeting moments into lasting legacies.

At the heart of everything I do is a deep appreciation for story and a desire to elevate everyday moments into works of art.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

To be very honest, if someone were to tell me the qualities, skills and understandings that I am about to express were important back when I was still finding my bearings in this industry, I would have rolled my eyes at their vaguery and seeming unhelpfulness. But I stand beside these pillars of knowledge now.

Firstly, it’s okay to feel overwhelmed. This was particularly relevant for me when I was trying do establish a recognizable style as an artist. There are simply so many directions to go in, from color space and mood to content and framing and everything in between. From my experience the only way to discover your work and your style is through. Yes, the only way is through. It’s the exploration of your abilities which eventually creates your creative identity, and even that evolves over time.

Second, practice and persistence. Practice is really the only way to be and feel truly confident in your artistic capacities, and persistence, even when things seem dire, is the only way succeed in your craft and grow.

Finally, do your research and keep up with the times. Technology and trends are constantly changing, and to stay relevant you have to be knowledgeable about what all the world is buzzing about. To be clear, I’m not saying that you always need to have new and up-to-date gear (I live by the mantra that I can do more with less), but I am saying that being aware of what the global community is looking at (and wanting/needing) can help you find your niche and discover new ways to develop and express your work.

Who has been most helpful in helping you overcome challenges or build and develop the essential skills, qualities or knowledge you needed to be successful?

My mom, hands down. Without my mother’s support, I might never have gone back to college. If I hadn’t finished my education, I probably never would have found the confidence to take the leap and start my photography career. She is and has always been my biggest fan and the driving force behind becoming my best self. I actually owe everything, not to mention being alive! all to my mom.

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