Today we’d like to introduce you to Beulah Polito.
Hi Beulah, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I grew up surrounded by images that felt almost sacred. My father wasn’t a photographer by trade, but he had an artist’s eye. The portraits he took of my mother and our family were so striking, so intentional, that I found myself studying them over and over as a child. Those photographs shaped me. They made me want to recreate that feeling, the beauty, the intimacy, the story captured in a single frame. They made me want to be seen that way, and create images that captured similar feeling. They were my first inspiration.
My first camera was a little 101 Dalmatians film camera my parents bought me, and from that moment on I never stopped. I brought it everywhere. I was always trying to freeze moments, photograph my friends, or dream up concepts and convince them to model for me. That curiosity eventually grew into working with real models, and that’s when I realized something important: my deepest love isn’t just taking photos, it’s creative direction. The camera is my tool, but the storytelling is what moves me.
Photography has been the thread running through every season of my life. Even when I explored other creative paths or careers, I always found my way back to the lens. It’s the one constant.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. One of my biggest struggles has been learning where to place myself, knowing how to position my work in environments where it’s actually valued, instead of trying to convince people of my worth or my creativity. When you’re in the wrong city, around the wrong people, or in circles that don’t truly see you, it can start to affect your confidence. You begin to question whether your work is good enough or whether your vision is resonating at all.
But the second you align yourself with the right environment and the right community, everything shifts. When the people around you appreciate your artistry, you stop pushing and start growing. That’s when things take off. Sometimes the struggle isn’t your talent, it’s simply your surroundings. Once I understood that, the path became clearer.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I specialize in portrait photography with an editorial sensibility, focusing on natural light and storytelling. My work is about capturing subjects in their most authentic and beautiful form evoking emotion and creating imagery that feels both intimate and timeless.
What I’m most proud of isn’t just the images I create, but the relationships I build with my clients and collaborators. I love the process of connecting with people, drawing out emotion, and helping them fully embody the vision we’re creating together.
What sets me apart is my passion for the entire process. I’m hands-on from start to finish from styling, hair, and makeup, to location, lighting, and the energy on set. Every detail matters. I strive to create an environment where my subjects feel seen, empowered, and able to express themselves fully, which allows the photographs to tell a deeper story.
What do you like best about our city? What do you like least?
What I love about this city: One of the things I really appreciate is the diversity and openness here. There’s a sense of acceptance.. people allow each other to be themselves without judgment, and there’s a lot of support among creatives. I’ve lived in other cities where being different felt isolating, where you constantly had to explain your path. Here, it feels like we all “get it” we’re on similar journeys, rooting for one another, and celebrating each other’s successes. That energy is inspiring and energizing.
What I like least about the city: I’m a traditional, calm at heart person, and sometimes the pace and priorities here feel a bit at odds with my natural rhythm. I love being part of an artistic community, but I don’t see art or photography as my only purpose, it’s something I love because it makes me feel alive, not because I need to “be something” or constantly hustle. At my core, I value simplicity, quiet moments with my son, and a life that isn’t flashy or over-stimulated. That duality of pursuing my craft while cherishing simplicity is something I navigate here.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.beulahanne.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beulah
Image Credits
Hi so I don’t have photos of me, lol. No one takes them or has taken them so this is the best I have got!
