The Brave Storyteller | Jess Nicole Photography | Hampton Roads Photographer

If you have followed me for a while or seen any of my work, then you probably have seen that I have a passion for photography- specifically a photojournalistic, unscripted style called documentary photography. Before I really began pursuing this style and working on my craft, I did portrait photography. And believe me, there is nothing wrong with that. It's beautiful! But, it's not what makes my heart sing. I did it because it's what I thought I was supposed to do. But, one day, I decided I was going to just go for it... and now we are here.
I have done a 365 photo project for 4 years now. Before this year, they weren't true 365 projects because I would go several days in between shots. Sometimes even weeks. But in the end, I would assemble a year's worth of pictures into our family yearbook album and that was the product of those projects. This year, I wanted to do something different. I wanted to dig deep and truly tell our story. A 100% photo-a-day, 365 days a year challenge. So far, so good.
Last week, I decided I was going to branch out and begin connecting with others that may also be interested in doing a similar project. Then I began thinking, why just photographers? Why not connect with everyone at all skill levels? So, The Brave Storyteller Facebook group was born. I decided it would be a place of inspiration and education. A place for sharing the memories we've documented. Telling the stories behind the pictures.
Sounds exciting, right? Come join us. Let's create something together. Let's learn. Let's be inspired. You don't have to commit to a project, you don't have to commit to taking a photo everyday. But come and learn about photography, read people's stories, and be inspired by the beauty that's all around us.
I can't wait to see where this goes!

The Brave Storyteller