Art & Life with Grace Boyd

Today we’d like to introduce you to Grace Boyd.

Grace, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
I would like to be able to say that my story is an epic one, but it’s not. I grew up taking photos of my siblings, much to their dismay of course. My parents divorced when I was young, and I guess my photography was a way to freeze time. It was something I had control over.

As I grew up, I had many different cameras at different times, my skills and art were (and still are) constantly evolving, and then I decided to turn my passion into a side business. My family has always supported my creative goals so when I decided to leave my steady job of 15 years, to pursue my photography business full-time no one batted an eye. Since this life-changing decision 9 months ago, my business and my journey have continued to grow.

Can you give our readers some background on your art?
As I have become a mother, my already sentimental and nostalgic longing has intensified, and because of this, I have a true need to capture mamas and their littles. Mothers are often forgotten or too worried about what they look like to be photographed, and I strive to make them feel comfortable and beautiful all the while capturing raw, intimate moments that I know they will treasure forever. My heart sings when I am able to capture true connection and emotion in my photographs. If I had to narrow down the genre I love to shoot; it would simply be women in all stages of their lives. When I am not capturing my beautiful clients and their families, I am often times photographing life on my tiny farm. My children, my husband, and my animals are frequently subjects of my photographs.

Do you think conditions are generally improving for artists? What more can cities and communities do to improve conditions for artists?
Social media and the internet, in general, has greatly improved the reach and impact that an artist can have on not only their city but their state and even the world. 20 years ago, artists didn’t have access to this amazing and free resource so yes I do think that conditions are improving. Cities and communities could offer more platforms for artists to show their work. Although progress has been made, more should be done.

What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
You can find my work on social media and my website. I also am featured in local art galleries (WHAM Art Gallery) and publications (Beauty Revived: 50 Most Beautiful Mothers 2018). I would love the support of my business, and you can do that by either booking a session with me or purchasing art prints through my website. And if not by that, word of mouth and interaction on social media will help build my fan base.

Contact Info:

• Address: Wittmann, Az 85361
• Website: www.gypsysoulphotos.com
• Phone: 6029359566
• Email: gypsysoulphotoaz@gmail.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/gypsysoulphotoaz
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/gypsysoulphotoaz
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/BoydSoul

Image Credit:
Photo of me: Taylor Stigsell, Tay’s Timeless Photography

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