The two came up with Facing West Photography’s name together, citing the sun setting in the west and her love of nature photography. “I do more (family photography) … but when I travel, I definitely focus more on landscapes and nature,” says Cheyenne, a sophomore at Central High School in Burlington. Gillis and her two young boys sat for family photos with Cheyenne recently. “She’s so patient with little kids,” Gillis says of her niece, noting Cheyenne’s confidence and the way she encourages her clients to “just be you.” In addition to being self-taught when it comes to her camera and editing software, Cheyenne says she and her sister Avery have also done photo shoots to determine what poses work best. Videos with tips on posing, along with funny insights about being a photographer, are available on her Instagram and TikTok, both @facingwestphotography. She’s found a community of other photographers on social media: “Everyone is so helpful and friendly.” While still a few years away, in college the young entrepreneur hopes to study photography and graphic design. She says she’d love to be a photographer in Colorado, perhaps even specializing in weddings and engagements. “I just love seeing the true love that people have … I think it makes beautiful photos.” “She just took off with it,” says Phil Anderson of his daughter’s passion for photography, beginning with her first camera. “I’m pretty proud of her.”
For more information about Facing West Photography, visit www.fwphotography0.wixsite.com/facingwestphoto or www.facebook.com/facingwestphoto
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