The end of an era.
Starting a photography business fell into my lap - the last thing I ever sought to create a business out of. A college friend asked me to shoot their wedding after seeing a film project I had displayed at the coffee shop where I worked. I said no. She asked again and I offered that if she could pay me enough to buy a new camera, I’d give it a shot. With small college budgets, a “ring by spring” small town Iowa mentality, and a blazing word of mouth trail, I booked 6 weddings before ever having shot a single wedding in my life. Greg became my assistant and security blanket and I threw a camera in his hands - Hannah White Photography was born.
Fast forward about 15 years, 150+ weddings and thousands of sessions later, it’s time for me to close the doors to Hannah White Photography.
Thank you to every single person who ever hired me to photograph your most meaningful moments in life. It has been the honor of a lifetime to have a front row seat to bringing home new babies, starting marriages, forever memorializing moments in time we’ll never have again - a certain age, a loved one, an event or season. So many firsts and lasts have been captured on my camera and as I write this, I can see thousands of faces - the big moments of joy and incredible heartbreak that every single one of you has encountered. And to hold these moments with you is something that I will carry with me forever.
What’s next?
I’ll be spending my nights and weekends at home - continuing to be hockey mom - and this spring, lacrosse mom :) I won’t be setting down my camera forever. I have launched a marketing and branding company, Brand Bash, that helps small businesses tell their stories, inspire their communities, and grow with purpose. I’ll be telling new stories with my camera, shooting for small businesses instead of families. If you’re a small business owner, I’d love to connect with you and see how Brand Bash might support your marketing efforts.
Local photographers
If you’re looking for a new photographer for your family, there are so many talented and amazing individuals. Here are a few of my go-to’s who are all excited about new clients. They each have their own style and are exceptional people. I have hired many of these photographers to take my own family photos.
Hunter Berry Photography
Floral Thoughts Photography
Eric Yerke
Erin Allsup Photography
Michael Grobin Photography
Dan Rolling Photography
If you have a session on the books…
No worries. If you are under contract with me for a session, I will absolutely take care of you and take your photography session as planned! Current clients who have already paid a retainer for their session or booked with me for 2025, please email hello@hannahwhite.biz.
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Thank you above all for your friendship and kindness to me as a photographer, business owner, and mom. If we haven’t before, I’d love to connect on instagram - @hannahjanewhite or @brandbash.co.
Hug your babes tight for me. With much love, Hannah