I'm a native Floridian who has spent the last 15 years in New York City and recently relocated back to the Gulf Coast. I studied Art History at a small liberal arts school in Vermont, and after graduation I studied photography at ICP (the International Center of Photography). I absolutely love to travel and have explored 5 continents already (I'm coming for you, South America and Antarctica!) I also have a degree in World Religions, and the one thing I've found to be true is that all over this planet, despite how different we may think we are, we all strive to be happy and feel connected.
Taking photographs of people and my travels is my way of creating happiness. Looking at photographs of your loved ones or magical places should bring you joy, and it's my absolute pleasure to create it.
While I love traveling near and far for photo assignments, my home base is in beautiful Saint Petersburg, FL, where I've discovered a variety of gorgeous locations, including the Gulf beaches, nature parks, and fun urban backdrops.
As I recently relocated from NYC, I am traveling back there often to photograph my loyal clients, as well as some awesome new ones! Some of my favorite locations in NYC include: Central Park, Grand Central Station, Brooklyn Bridge Park, The High Line, The West Village, Tribeca, SoHo, The Lower East Side, The Metropolitan Museum, and Bryant Park.
Not in FL or NYC? I'm happy to come to you! Some of my loveliest clients have had me come to them in: Boston, Nova Scotia, Vermont, New Orleans, Dubai, New Jersey, Connecticut, Abu Dhabi, Michigan, Oregon, Colorado, Calgary, Kansas, Mexico, Chicago, Texas, The Mediterranean, Nashville, Kentucky, and South Africa!
Australia / Hong Kong / Ireland / Fiji / South Africa / Tibet / Germany / Costa Rica / Italy / The United Arab Emirates / New Zealand / Zimbabwe / France / Canada / Spain / Bahamas / Hong Kong / The Netherlands / Austria / Panama / Monaco / Tahiti / St. Kitts & Nevis / England / Macau / Aruba / The Azores / Belgium / China / Switzerland / Denmark / Norway / Sweden / Mexico / & all over the U.S.
Egypt / The Maldives / Myanmar / Russia / Brazil / Czech Republic / Thailand / Morocco / Scotland / Antarctica / Iceland / The Philippines / Kenya / India / Greece / Indonesia / Croatia / Peru / Nepal / Turkey / Madagascar / Chile / Botswana / Bhutan / Argentina / Japan / Mongolia / Iceland / Faroe Islands
Being on or in the water is the absolute BEST, with the sun, wind and salt water.
I feel right at home in a museum or gallery, having interned/volunteered at MoMA and Christie's in NYC and Gallery 4A in Sydney Australia
Exploring the world is my absolute favorite activity, especially with my camera!
Finley is a 1 year old Cavapoo who is obsessed with watching the sun set from our balcony.
I'd love to hear from you! If you are ready to book, have a question for me, or would like to chat about an idea you have, please feel free to drop me a line! I will reply as soon as possible.
FL Suncoast, NYC & Worldwide
colleen@colleenputman.com
917.292.6705
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