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1) Favorite food, color, musician, tv show?

Dried mangos & papaya, maroon, The Office. Favorite musician is going to be tough haha… Ummmm… Toro y Moi, Chet Faker, Childish Gambino, Father John Misty, J. Cole, Little Dragon, Shlohmo & Timber Timbre


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2) There are a lot of professions out there… why photography?

Photography is something I have always been drawn to since I was a little kid. I developed a great foundation with my photography work once I went to MVCTC my junior & senior year. It's something I'm comfortable with & also something that provides a creative outlet for me.


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3) What does it mean to “take pictures”?

For me it's preserving memories, feelings & unique moments.


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4) What are some other passions you have?

I love seeing the world & traveling around the US. I have a pretty big passion in preserving our environment & not being as destructive as us humans tend to be.

5) What was your childhood like? How did
that play a part in your photography?

My childhood was spent running around through my parent's wooded property all day. We didn't have gaming systems or cable TV so I spent most of my time outside with our various pets & my two sisters. My dad taught me how to tell apart different animal’s tracks that we would find in the woods. I would photograph the clouds and various things in the woods with disposable cameras & my cell phones I eventually had. I would say my childhood was simple, happy & budded my interest with nature & photography. 


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6) What’s your favorite thing to photograph?

Wildlife photography is always fun! Especially with deer. You never know what you're going to get. I also enjoy playing with natural light and shadows.


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7) What’s your morning routine like?

I don't like to rush, it makes me grumpy. I like to take my time starting the day, and dedicate some of my morning to stretches & yoga. I usually go to one of my favorite breakfast spots in Columbus, chow down, go home & take my dog out for a hike. 
But that's only on my days off. Work day mornings are far less enjoyable & usually consist of a lot of pep talks to myself haha

8) What’s the best purchase under $50 you’ve ever made?

A flight from Morocco to Spain.


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9) What keeps your creativity going?

My creativity comes in waves. I jump from writing, to photography, to using an app called PHHHOTO. Stress sometimes helps kickstart my creativity as well when I'm needing a way to vent out feelings.


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10) What does a typical portrait session with Mallory look like?

I'm laid back during sessions! I like to get to know each of my clients, capture real moments, & have a good time while doing so.