Hi, I’m Liz. I’m a photographer and I live in Galesburg, Illinois.
I moved to Galesburg from Durham, NC in August 2020. As you may assume, a cross country move in the midst of a global pandemic was eye opening for a number of reasons!
The pandemic forced me to explore my new city online from the safety of my couch. This unique perspective made me think about how different a place can seem online vs. in person.
For many of us, the camera’s gaze is our first glimpse of a new space, a new person, or a new product. Imagery is more important now than ever before.
If you’re looking to create an image that shares a story, you need to have a photographer who can capture a fleeting moment and translate its truth.
In my business, I love to show people, places, and things in the best light possible (please forgive this terrible attempt at a photography joke). Whether my clients are selling something or simply posing for a portrait, I always try to create photos that grab attention and give a good first impression.
Because those first impressions count.
My initial experience with real estate photography was as a consumer. Relocating to North Carolina from California meant I was finally able to buy my first home. But the photos I saw online just didn’t match the houses I saw in person.
Instead of being tools to help attract buyers, many of the photographs actually turned me off from exploring the property further.
When I started Mint & Mustard Photography in 2017, I knew I was filling a need for my clients -- to create photos that showed their houses as more than just buildings. These were homes with character, history, and value.
Living in San Francisco had opened my eyes to the beauty of architecture and the world around me. Some of my best work happened while exploring the city and the surrounding areas. I found inspiration in the small, unique details that caught my eye and fostered my artistic approach.
Now, I use this approach to create images that tell the story of who you are or what you want to sell. Let my photography help you build your business, sell your home, or create memories for your family that will be cherished for years to come.
I hope to become a member of the Galesburg community as time moves on. I’m looking forward to being able to interact with the community in person and not just from the other side of my computer screen!
Thanks for stopping by,
Liz
Fun Facts
I married my high school sweetheart who currently teaches at Knox college!
My first camera was an old 35mm SLR. Yes, I actually learned how to take photos on film and print them in a dark room!
I completed my certificate in Digital Image Management in 2017 at the Art Institute of Raleigh-Durham. My classes taught me how to choose the right kind of camera equipment for different situations, how to control the lighting, and best practices for digitally editing photos -- all skills I use in my business today.
I was a photography nerd in high school, where I shot photos for the yearbook, school newspaper, and the fine arts department.
I grew up in Ohio and majored in Cultural Studies at Ohio State.
I worked as an Early Childhood teacher before starting Mint and Mustard, so I know how to wrangle a temperamental toddler into sitting down and smiling for the camera.
I love to travel! Taking photos of my destinations is my favorite way to explore. Many of the images in the galleries were taken on my adventures.
For questions in general or pricing inquiries please leave me your info, a little about what you are looking for and I will get back to you.
You can also reach me by email or phone.
liz@mintmustardphoto.com
415-816-8271
I am available for real estate photos, engagement, family, newborn and children shoots at a location of your choosing.