Hello, I'm Traci True

BRAND, WEDDING + PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

I'm a passionate, yet slightly type-A photographer, serving SW Iowa and Omaha with nearly 15 years behind the camera. I believe in the power of photography to preserve memories and boost confidence, and I would love to help tell your story!

When I'm not creating pictures, you'll find me experimenting with new recipes, reading, or hanging out outside with my husband, our dog, and a few cows. Let's connect and create something super amazing together!

GET IN TOUCH

How long have you been a photographer?

I started getting interested in photography while on the high school yearbook staff, but I didn't pick up a real camera until 2009. I was super lucky and met a wedding photographer that took me on as her assistant, teaching me all the basics of how to operate the camera and layout a wedding day. That first summer, I ended up shooting about 30 weddings with her. When I went off on my own, I invested not only in my own gear, but also a lot of education. Continuing my education is something I've committed to doing every year.

how would you describe your style?

I love to mix my shooting style up a bit--both traditional as well as some more modern and candid shots. Now in my editing, I always aim for clean, timeless, and classic. I don't want it to be obvious that the photos are edited at all. It's also my belief that no one should be able to date your photos based on the editing. (Like my wedding photos that have color spotting!). Your choices of clothing are on you though. ;)

Why did you want to be a photographer?

I was always fairly "artsy" growing up. I loved drawing and sculpting, and I took as many art classes as I could get in my tiny, public school. I also took some college art classes. I just never knew what I could do with art as a career, until I found photography. It gave me the creative outlet that I needed, as well as a way to use it to serve other people and provide a service that I truly believe is valuable.

what else do you like to do outside of photography?

I still like to draw if I can make the time. I've always loved faces and black & white. But I'm also a bit of a foodie! I always have been, but being diagnosed with food allergies gave me a whole new passion for recreating the foods I loved before in ways I can tolerate. I'm a bit of a health enthusiast also though, so I love to grow as much of my own organic food as I can, and I do some food preservation. My husband and I have cows and an organic garden, which keeps us very busy! I also love community and serve on three different boards/committees and try to be as involved as my schedule allows.