Kamala Hope
Behind the lens
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. My name is Kamala and I'm a god fearing portrait + wedding photographer in Pennsylvania. My world revolves around family. I have a younger brother who's bigger than me with a larger than life personality, a beautiful mother who made me who I am today, and a frail little black + white kitty with an attitude... not sure where it comes from...
I'm a true girly girl. I love all things pink, fashion, aesthetics, pretty stuff! Anything over the top and EXTRA has my name all over it! I'm an introverted extrovert with a silly side who has a hunger for adventure! When I'm not behind my camera, you'll find me 38,000 feet in the sky on a private jet; traveling the world as a flight attendant.
I specialize in headshots, the ones where you think I'm too close! I have several years in this industry and it's been my mission to stand OUT! This journey of mine started when I had to make a difficult career decision that ultimately led me to where I am now as an independent photographer. I was offered an apprenticeship with a company who scaled the globe and is known nationwide!
Sounds pretty cool right?! I started as a school photographer taking those tiny little yearbook photos learning the basics. Fast forward; I had the opportunity to shoot in the studio and let my creativity run wild with senior sessions + families! Learning lighting with soft boxes, subject posing, deep diving into manual camera settings; Shutter, aperture, exposure, depth of field, composition, etc. ALL THE THINGS! I was supported by the best mentor and staff.
When the world became silent from COVID-19, I had to leave it all behind. Since my departure, I've been navigating this industry independently. As they say, practice makes perfect and I've never been more proud of my work than I am today! In your lifetime, just like this ever-changing field, there's always something to learn and I'm excited to share that with you!
