Today we’d like to introduce you to Hannah Middleton.
Hi Hannah, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I started taking photos in high school, and then took on my first paid gig in 2007. Taking photos and passing them on to others has always felt like giving little gifts for me, and who wouldn’t want to spend their days passing out presents? I’ve loved this work for more than half my life, and I don’t see that ever changing. It’ll always exist in my world in one way or another.
I’m a mom to 2 teenagers and a kindergartener. My partner, myself and all three kids are neurodivergent in some way, and our house is never boring. I love being part of the queer community. I have an 80 pound hound dog named Ruby, and when I’m out and about I have a knack for finding every dog within a mile radius.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
My photography work has been a constant for me through a life of wild ups and downs. I clung to it through high school, trauma, single parenthood, illnesses, therapy, a pandemic, and coming out as queer. My camera has been my friend, a tool that helps me process a world that sometimes makes so little sense.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I work with families, couples, and small businesses in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. I specialize in cozy at-home work with families, soaking in as much window light and shadowy goodness as possible. When I’m capturing the love between a couple or family, my work leans in an emotive, documentary direction with some light posing sprinkled in.
I also work with a lot of small businesses and individuals, including architects, therapists, political candidates, and local makers. My work leans a bit more editorial when I’m creating for content sessions, publications, or website refreshes, and my favorite projects happen when I get to work with a group of people to create something unique for a brand.
What do you like and dislike about the city?
One of my favorite things about the Dallas-Fort Worth area is the rich small business culture. There are so many creative individuals making art and doing work that brings color and fun into the world. On any given weekend you can take your pick of several local pop-up markets to go support makers and small businesses, and nibble on tasty food and coffee. It’s a great way to get out of your own four walls and feel a deep sense of community.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.tellfire.co
- Instagram: tellfire.photo
Image Credits
Images all taken by me and my team
