Join us in congratulating Evelynne Gomes-Greenberg on becoming one of our newest Unraveled Expert Artists!

Evelynne captures pure joy in her images! Everyone looks truly happy to be in front of her camera and that speaks volumes about Evelynne as a person! Her images are rich with color and depth giving the viewer such a sense of the emotions in the moment!

Evelynne is a family, maternity and newborn photographer located in Portland, OR. Her work is full of color and love. She loves documenting people in their most authentic light. She's always looking to catch those little moments that would normally go unnoticed, the looks of love and adoration between people, the gestures that speak more than a million words.

Welcome Evelynne! We are so thrilled to have you in our community and NOW a UEA!

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Here is Evelynne, Unraveled…

What inspires your art?

The human connection. Those little moments that would otherwise go unnoticed or undocumented. The little things that make a life. Before we realize it, so much of our life passes by. I just want people to remember and to be able to connect with that version of themselves again. When I was a kid all that was available was film cameras, so I'm always impressed by how many pictures my mom actually took of us. I find that, with the invention of smart phones, photos became more accessible, but we are at a point now where they are almost overused. Slow, intentional photography is really hard to come by these days.

What do you shoot with? Camera body and favorite lens?

I moved to mirrorless a couple of years ago. Have always been a Nikon girl. Currently shooting with a Z6II. It's been a learning curve but I think I'm finally getting along with it.

What other ways do you express your creativity?

Baking bread. I find it to be an incredibly introspective and creative activity. You can think about your whole life while you're baking bread ( and while you are eating it!). I love all kinds of crafts, and I do a lot of that with my son since I homeschool him. I'm not particularly good at any of it, but it feels good to express myself in any way I can.

How do you de-stress at the end of the day?

Love my big stash of books. I'll read anything from silly romantic comedies to more serious, social-commentary books. Meditation is something that I started a couple of years ago and now it feels like I can't really live without.

What kind of music do you listen to while editing?

My musical taste is all over the place. I love Taylor and Harry Styles but I also love 90s music, rock and alternative. I used to travel around Europe when I lived in London to watch rock concerts. Oh to be young!

What is your favorite book?

That's tough. I have two that I love more than the rest I guess. Atonement by Ian McEwan and The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

Name one movie that inspires you.

Amelie - it really taught me to appreciate the little details. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless mind, because it talks about love in a painful and beautiful way.

How do you handle self-doubt or creative slumps?

I guess I just let myself feel the feelings for a little while and then I try to understand where they are coming from. Because a lot of times self-doubt comes from comparing yourself to others. I just have to constantly remind myself that everybody is on a different path and that I can be my unique self. Creative slumps are tough too and I think they are influenced by my mental health a lot. Sometimes just forcing yourself to create something can work. In the book Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert talks about not waiting for inspiration to come. Sometimes you just have to do it, and inspiration will come later.

What has been the most difficult part of your creative journey?

Comparison for sure. With social media is so easy to think that everybody is doing better than you. The reality is, you don't know that for sure. Everybody has insecurities and weaknesses. Taking the time to acknowledge that and sometimes taking breaks from looking at other people's work definitely helps.

What is your favorite pizza topping?

Good, old mozzarella cheese. But for me the real hero of a pizza is the sauce.

What is your most favorite kind of light and why?

Probably soft, direct light. I just love the contrast it creates.

Who is one of your favorite photographers?

I love so many photographers. I think after all these years Stormy Solis still amazes me. The way she captures connection and light really is so inspiring.

What is your favorite course or lesson at Unraveled?

I loved Entangled Love Stories with Mari Trancoso.