Photo by JJ Photo & Film
Shemar & Bri
About Us
Shemar's Story
A Lifelong Passion
Shemar is the one behind the lens at Creative Essence Photography. Photography has been a lifelong passion of his — something he knew he wanted to pursue from the moment he first picked up a smartphone and started taking pictures. What started as a passion has grown into something so much bigger than he ever imagined.
He'll be the first to tell you that organized is definitely not the word he'd use to describe himself. Fortunately for him — and for every client — he's had a trustworthy partner by his side from the very beginning: his wife, Bri, who runs all of the studio's backend operations and is the reason everything you experience on this side of the camera feels effortless.
Together, they make up the heart of Creative Essence Photography — one half chasing the light, the other half making sure the whole thing runs like it should. They'd love to tell your story.
Photo by JJ Photo & Film
4+
Years of Experience
26
Sessions Booked
The Other Half of the Operation
The Woman Behind The Scenes
While Shemar chases the light, Bri runs everything that makes it possible — and keeps the whole thing from being, in his words, pure chaos.
Inquiries & Client Care
Scheduling & Bookings
Studio Setup
Payments & Bookkeeping
"I'll be honest with you — organized is definitely not the word I'd use to describe myself. Fortunately for me, I've had a trustworthy partner by my side from the very beginning: my wife, Bri. She runs all of our backend operations, and she's the reason everything you experience on this side of the camera feels effortless.
Bri is behind the scenes keeping everything running smoothly, keeping me on track, and making sure the things I somehow forget actually get done. Without her, I promise you, this whole operation would probably be pure chaos."
The Philosophy
Shemar's Approach to Photography
01
Connection First
Before Shemar ever picks up the camera, he invests time getting to know you. When you feel comfortable and seen, it shows in every frame.
02
Light as Language
He's obsessed with the quality and direction of light. Whether it's golden hour magic or soft studio glow, light is the emotional heartbeat of every image.
03
The Authentic Moment
Shemar creates a relaxed, joyful environment where real moments unfold naturally. Those unscripted seconds become your most treasured photographs.
Get To Know Us
A Few Fun Facts
3 cups
Coffee consumed per session
Southern Indiana
Home base
50,000+
Images captured yearly
Golden Hour
Favorite time to shoot
Always on
Mood-setting playlist
Always
Family & pets welcomed
Behind The Lens
A Glimpse Behind The Scenes
Photo by JJ Photo & Film
