As the daughter of an art major, Photosynthesis founder, Devon McKenna, was always surrounded by creativity. She learned the basics — leading lines, color theory, the Rule of Thirds — all the things that should make you a great artist. There was just one problem: she couldn’t draw. At all.
Convinced a creative career wasn’t in the cards, she pivoted to her second love — storytelling — and headed to journalism school to become a magazine writer. But somewhere between assignments and electives, an Intro to Photojournalism class changed everything.
It turns out, you don’t have to draw to see things differently.
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Founded in 2004, Photosynthesis was built on a love for storytelling — just not in the way Devon originally suspected.
Growing out of her roots in photojournalism, Photosynthesis is built on capturing what’s real — moments, environments and stories as they actually exist — then shaping them into something visually compelling. Not forced, not overdone. Great photography isn’t about perfection. It’s about capturing something honest and making it look incredible while celebrating the special. That ugly exit sign is getting photoshopped out, but you’re keeping every. damn. freckle.
A thoughtful approach to timeless storytelling
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And everywhere in between
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