welcome to explore the moment creative!
Hey and welcome to my little corner of the internet! I’m Tina, and sometimes people call me Tee. I love sharing my experiences through travel, exploring and hope that I can inspire others (especially women of color- I’m Native/Mexican-American) to get outside more often! But even more importantly I want to spread the message to help keep Mother Earth clean and wild. We are temporary occupants here on this plant and the resources are limited, and I truly believe it’s all of our jobs to be stewards of the land.
Thanks for coming to my ted talk 🙂
When I’m not out exploring nature with my dog, I’m most likely at a restaurant trying all the foods. I’m the biggest foodie, ever. It’s a huge part of my adventures and travels so if you’re ever hungry, I can definitely share recs that will satisfy your cravings!
I’ve been a professional photographer for over 4 years now, and have spent a lot of that time doing elopements, wedding, maternity, engagements shoots etc and have recently added brand/hotel content and photography to my resume. I love collaborating with brands to help with their marketing and also share fun/cool and exciting places and products with my community!
Thanks for stopping by to learn a little bit more about me, I’d love to connect with you here or on other socials so feel free to comment, email, DM me! ✌🏽
The best ways to reach me are below!
info@explorethemoment.com
Scroll down for some frequently asked questions!
faq’s!
Where are you located?
I was born and raised in Oregon and called the PNW home my entire life. But I recently relocated to Phoenix Arizona! I still return home a lot tho!
What type of Portrait work do you do?
I still take clients for elopements, small weddings, engagements, maternity, and headshots/personal branding! And I take clients both here in AZ (full availability) and in Oregon/WA (limited availability). I will absolutely travel for elopement clients!
What type of brands do you enjoy collaborating with?
My favorite brands are companies that make an effort to be sustainable; whether that’s their products, how they are sourced or giving back to the community/nature. I also love Hotels/Resorts that find unique ways to be sustainable, like growing/raising their own food, or alternative energy sources etc. That’s not so say I don’t work with brands who don’t, but those are brands I seek out and brands that excite me the most!
What kind of dog do you have?
She is a Shiba Inu, and she’s 3 years old (as of Sept. 2021). If you don’t know anything about Shibas, let me just say they are the most intriguing breed you will ever meet!
What camera gear do you use?
I have a wide range of gear! I use both a Sony a7iii mirrorless camera, and a Nikon d750. I’ve been shooting Nikon since 2006 so it’s hard to give up! Along side that I use a dji gimbal for videos, and I have a full lighting setup for any clients that need it.
