When Mallory envisioned a photo session using her vintage turquoise typewriter, her grandmother’s desk and a backdrop of a dumpster, I embraced the challenge with excitement! The goal was to capture images that balanced fun and professionalism, reflecting her playful side as an aspiring author while fitting her professional role as an event and content producer in the waste and recycling industry.

I had the pleasure of working with Mallory on the Traverse City Young Professionals’ Marketing Committee. Her combination of reliability and attention to detail, along with her vibrant personality, makes her a standout human! As event and content producer for the Recycling Today Media Group and past vice president of marketing and communications for the National Waste & Recycling Association and former publisher of WasteRecycling magazine, she is truly a force to be reckoned with.

For the shoot, we chose her downtown apartment for the location. The natural light was beautiful and being in her personal space allowed her to feel comfortable and authentic. We also ventured outside to downtown Traverse City for the outdoor and dumpster photos.

Mallory told me she feels most confident when speaking and writing about her projects, and this session was a perfect opportunity to capture that energy. She’s currently working on her first novel, and the planning and execution of this shoot not only highlighted her dynamic personality but also turned unconventional elements into a creative and engaging experience.