We are celebrating the release of the newest Porch Zine! The first porch zine was a very small, poorly printed, first draft. This is the first of its more "professional" series and I so excited to share it with you!

LINK HERE!!!! to purchase. 

These are also available in person at Gallery GoGo. 

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did roaming around, photographing it.
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We are celebrating the release of the newest Cat Zine! Volume 2 is out now! 

LINK HERE!!!! to purchase. 

These are also available in person at Gallery GoGo. 

Vol. 1 sold out so fast, I couldn't believe the interest! Thank you so much for loving these cats as much as I do!

Commonly mistaken as my last name, hygge (hue-guh) is actually a very important Danish Design Philosophy. (a little like feng-shui but  goes a bit further beyond design into a more all-encompassing life philosophy)

The Oxford language dictionary defines Hygge as "a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being  (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture)." 

Merriam-webster.com explains hygge, "About mid-20th century, the Danish word hygge (pronounced something like \HEW-guh\) began appearing in English writing, as a noun and adjective, to refer to cozy and comfortable surroundings that invoke an inner sense of contentment or well-being.”

I named my business after this Danish design and lifestyle philosophy because I use this philosophy in all aspects of my work.  I want my photographs to embody a sense of warmth, intimacy, charm & contentment. Even though a photojournalistic approach my objective is to capture those sweet hygge filled moments. Even in my editing and post-processing I use a classic, minimalistic and timeless approach which adds to the timeless aspects of hygge.

I hope you see that in my photographs.

I also hope you feel that in my presence if I am ever to have the pleasure to photograph you. Of course I have my off days and ‘real world’ struggles but this philosophy has been a guiding principle in my life. Its how I approach not only my photography but also in everything I do. Its the way I organize and decorate my home, approach conversations, and how I choose who to let into my life.

Without oversharing, I have struggled with intense anxiety for most of my life. That sense of contentment hygge speaks to is what I see as an ultimate life goal! The ultimate cure for my anxiety!

Here’s a link to some of my favorite books about Hygge!

Gallery Go Go. Such a magical space. Old dress store turned into an art space. Sadly closing end of August 2023, this space showed an amazing proof of concept showing the world what could be. Art has such a special way of doing that So honored to have been a part of this beautiful space.

Art by Stay Tuft