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STORY.
Coming from a family of entrepreneurs and creatives, I've always had a desire to design my own career doing what I love. I went to school for interiors and architecture, practiced marketing out of school with my communications degree in tech and retail, and then found myself jumping the corporate ship.
I wanted creative freedom. I wanted to reap the benefits of my own work. I wanted to create a brand where I could inspire. In 2016, I created The Grey Edit - a lifestyle blog with a mission to empower the modern woman to find her edit. Along the way, I managed to find my own… turning a long-lived passion for photography into a business.
The Grey Edit Photo is a space to celebrate women who are paving their own way. I’ve turned my insecurities and fears into confidence and I want to do that for you. Highlighting your accomplishments, showcasing your beauty. Offering a therapeutic, introspective photo session to help you see the incredible women you really are.
Life is too short to do the things that don’t bring you joy.
everyone has an edit, I’m here to help you find yours.
APPROACH.
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I CREATE A CUSTOM EXPERIENCE FOR EACH AND EVERY CLIENT. ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL. THIS IS SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST A PHOTOSHOOT.
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THERE WILL BE BRAINSTORMING, PLANNING, STYLING AND CONVERSATION. I’LL BE HOLDING YOUR HAND FOR MONTHS, LEADING UP TO THE BEST DAY.
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YOU’LL FEEL MORE THAN COMFORTABLE. GETTING YOUR PHOTOS TAKEN DOES NOT HAVE TO BE AWKWARD. TRUST ME, YOU’RE GOING TO FEEL BEAUTIFUL AND YOU’RE DEF GOING TO HAVE SOME FUN.
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THE WHOLE PACKAGE WILL BE POLISHED. FROM THE EMAILS TO THE PHOTOS YOU RECEIVE. YOU’RE PAYING FOR QUALITY AND THAT’S WHAT I’M DEDICATED TO PROVIDING.
STYLE.
I prefer to shoot in natural light and love a good shadow play. My photography style aims to have a modern, edgy flair and I’m constantly working to find new, creative ways to evoke emotion.
When we shoot together, it’s my number one priority to make you feel comfortable. I’ll ask you about your story and I’ll get to work on making sure the photos we capture accurately reflect that.
It’s about you, girl. And if you walk away feeling empowered, then I’ve done my job.
Hey, girl. I’m Cortney.
LIFESTYLE BLOGGER & PHOTOGRAPHERI crave fresh air, balance and adventure. I have a love for a lack of color and things that scream edge. I tend to over-share, but am really good at keeping secrets. Shoes are my weakness, as is pistachio gelato.
I’m a big believer in prioritizing the things that fuel you. I also believe in having an outlet or side hustle. Everyone has something to offer to the world — it’s just a matter of finding it.
Most days you can find me getting in a morning sweat in our home gym, sipping on my bulletproof coffee, snapping photos with my Sony Alpha 7iv and creating content for my lifestyle blog, The Grey Edit.
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A BIT OF RANDOM
LIBRA
a good aesthetic LIGHTS MY FIRE and I take an hour to order OFF a menu
FROM CHICAGO
BORN IN THE CITY, RAISED IN THE SUBURBS. my fam relocated to SPOKANE AND I FLED STRAIGHT TO SEATTLE.
WIFE
I MET MY HUSBAND TREVOR AT A BAR ONE HOT SUMMER NIGHT IN 2010. SHORTLY AFTER, I CANCELED PLANS TO MOVE TO NYC. 13+ YEARS LATER, HE STILL MAKES MY HEART SKIP A BEAT.
MOTHER
TO A four year old, boden grey, and a one year old, calvin james. missing our FURRY FRENCH BULLDOG, SMALLS every day.
THE STUDIO
Come play.
ESCAPE THE UNPREDICTABLE WEATHER IN A SPACE THAT ACTS AS AN OPEN CANVAS, MY HEART FLUTTERS IN THIS STUDIO. AIRY, INDUSTRIAL WITH THE MOST STUNNING NATURAL LIGHT.
