Post by Kimberly M. Wang

"To be whole. To be complete. Wildness reminds us what it means to be human, what we are connected to rather than what we are separate from." #terrytempestwilliams . When your client tells you she's always loved climbing trees, you find a way to shine the spotlight on her deep connection to nature… . Amanda, in a sparkling black pantsuit that catches the light just so when the sun hits it right, made me think of a grackle. The male kind, specifically. The one with those glorious iridescent feathers. Grackles are also highly intelligent. Researchers keep finding them solving puzzles nobody trained them to solve. A fitting comparison for the remarkable Amanda. . Amanda's a Financial Wellness Expert and Therapist who has been quoted numerous time in the New York Times, New York Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes (and more) and this quote from her will give you an idea of just how powerful her work can be: “For over a decade I've been helping people move beyond shame and frustration, to find opportunities for personal growth embedded in the financial challenges they face.” . But what I’ll remember most about the day we spent together, creating a wide range of editorial portraiture that will stand the test of time, is the ease with which she approaches new experiences. She’s curious, warm, genuine, and her smile is unmistakably infectious. . © Kimberly M. Wang | eardog.com | @eardogfoto HMUA: Kayla Arielle Artistry Amanda Clayman Kayla Bresee #losangeles #editorialportrait #aapi #financialwellness #portraitphotography #brandingphotography