Kerri Cortez. Documenting the authentic you.
I’m Kerri, a documentary photographer.
I am a mother of 4 amazing kids, wife to a wonderful man and a documenter of every day moments.
Part of me wants to go on about the first time I ever picked up a camera. But honestly, the 6ish year old girl I was didn't know what she was doing. She just knew the camera had the power to save a moment in time forever.
That truth has stuck with me. It is a thought I have every single day as admire this life that I get to live.
I have learned that it all matters. The mundane, the simple, the seemingly forgot moments. They all matter and make up who we are. It is in these moments that I believe the authentic story is found.
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Fact 1
I was born and raised in Southern Wisconsin. Yes, I love cheese. I appreciate a good beer. And no, I am not a Packers fan.
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Fact 2
My favorite show will forever be the Office. Pam and Jim's wedding literally changed my whole outlook on life and the memories worth saving.
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Fact 3
My husband used to not drink coffee. But the true coffee enthusiast that I am, convinced him to also become a coffee enthusiast.
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Fact 4
My bachelors degree is in Literature. I absolutely love to read and analyze stories. I truly believe this is why I love documentary photography as much as I do.
Photography is more than just photos that we look at. They are saved memories. They take us back to the smell of mom's perfume, the kitchen that many meals were shared, the calloused hands that held yours. Photography is one of the few art forms that save your story. I cherish that reality. It is what drives me day in and day out. I hope one day, I can save your memories for you.