Four Willows Photography

Monica Gilliam, owner of Four Willows Photography, is an internationally published portrait artist, specializing in fine art photography. Born and raised in Chickamauga, Monica relocated to Colorado for six years where she focused on her love of photography, and while there she turned her hobby into a career. Monica has an eye for creating emotive portraiture and she has a passion for her clients and her work. While based in Northwest Georgia, Monica’s love for travel, is evident in her work when she does sessions on location throughout the country.

Four Willows Photography is more than just the beautifully edited pictures she delivers after each session. Monica understands that the experience of the session itself is just as important as the images created. It’s about your story being told from a photographer’s perspective. When clients are looking for portraits that reflect emotion and authenticity, they choose Four Willows. Monica 22 // September 2020

provides a truly unique approach to helping her clients true personality shine through in her art. Her work can be described as creative, romantic and full of heart. Monica’s clients enjoy the environment she creates to make the best experience possible.

In addition to portrait sessions, she is also an accomplished teacher and mentor of photography, offering instruction for all skill levels. She offers several methods of instruction including both in-person and virtual learning. She has a heart for encouraging others and teaching the photography skills they are wanting to enhance. From how to navigate camera settings, editing in photoshop, how to create the best client experience to everything in between, if you’re struggling to find your own creative voice, Monica can help.

Photography is not just a career for Monica, but a life-long passion that started as a young girl. She recognized early on that God had his hand in her gift for finding beauty in even the most mundane surroundings. She began

using photography as a way to show others what she saw through her lens. Eight years ago this November, Four Willows Photography was created from a spark of passion and a dream.

Since the start of FWP, Monica has had her work featured in fine art galleries, both locally and nationally.

She has been a perennial finalist in the international Shoot And Share competition where she has finished in the top 3%. Her work has been featured in art blogs and magazines and she has also used her creative voice to do personal work, such as passion portraits that put a spot light on specific causes such as foster care and domestic abuse.

Client experience is always paramount. Here is some of feedback she routinely receives. “Monica’s work is exquisite. I was in awe of the finished photos. My family had the best time during our session and it’s easy to feel at home in her presence.” also another client said, “Monica’s work as a senior portrait artist is not only wonderful but also the confidence

she inspired had a life changing impact in my daughters life.”. In the words of her peers: “Monica has not only taken our family pictures but has been a phenomenal mentor for me in my own quest to learn photography. She is kind, patient, and encouraging! She is one of those photographers that wants everyone with the passion to be successful too!”.

Choosing the right photographer is important because imagery is part of the soundtrack to life that carries over into future generations. Monica will be as involved in the creation of your perfect session as you would like. She provides wardrobe styling tips and preferred hair and makeup artists, if you’d like to be pampered before your session. When you’re looking for a photographer who will not just pose you and your family but will get to know you in a way that insures a natural but artistic portrait, FWP is who you want. Parents appreciate that Monica is uniquely capable of connecting with children who don’t feel comfortable in front of the camera. Whether you are in the market for maternity, senior, lifestyle, engagement, family, or seasonal portraits, Four Willows Photography is the trusted choice among Northwest Georgia and Tennessee.

You can contact Four Willows photography at 423-521-1802 or visit her website at www. fourwillowsphotography.com. You can also find Four Willows Photography on Facebook and Instagram.