Interview: Angela Fortin Washington

What a perfect time to feature the lovely Angela Fortin Washington! We met nearly two years ago, and one year ago, we went on a trip to Las Vegas together for a photography conference.

Angela is a wedding and portrait photographer, and while her work is gorgeous, her clients also can't help but greatly appreciate and enjoy her talent of making them feel comfortable. Her warm, funny, energetic personality is magical.

Enjoy her interview!

Angela, how long have you been a photographer? What kind of work do you do?
I've been full-time since 2012. I photograph mostly weddings and portraits with a limited selection of small women-owned businesses.

What is your favorite thing to photograph? Why?
My favorite thing to photograph is people. I know that's vague but what I love is learning about a person or a couple and see what makes them...them! And then find a way to photograph them in a way that they recognize their best selves! 

When was the last time you felt frustrated about your work as a photographer? How did get get past it?
I feel frustrated often, I think it's part of being a creative person. If I'm not shooting who and what I want, then I plan a shoot or project to get me back on track to what I love!

Do you have a muse? (This can be a person, a city, an Instagram account, anything!)
I don't look to one person in particular. Each client becomes my muse and I use something they say - it lets me know what makes them feel alive and whole and build off of it to create their session.

What's something you haven't yet learned how to do yet (in photography), but want to learn soon?
I have dabbled in video but I want to do more - not to become a full-time videographer, but be more confident and competent at filming video and audio.

You may or may not notice, but when I use photos of me on my website, they are often photos by Angela. :) Feel free to check out more of her work too!

Happy Friday!
​Autumn