about me
birdy donovan
who i am
I am a Denver based photographer that was born and raised in the notoriously cold Twin Cities of Minnesota.
I graduated from Augsburg University with a degree in psychology. For a long time I really thought that I would end up being a therapist, or something like it. I worked in healthcare for a long time, and I love and value all of my experiences, but somewhere along the way, I felt there was something pulling me in a different direction. I found that creating is what makes me feel the most authentic.
The transition to making photography my full time job has not been easy. I have certainly gone through a full blown identity crisis, I spent a long time unemployed, and felt absolutely lost, and like a total failure. I dedicated an entire year to going to therapy once a week, I have worked hard at marketing myself and learning more about photography and editing. I am grateful to say that I have had so much support from my friends, family and partner, they helped make my dream to be a full time photographer possible.
Aside from photography, I sometimes use writing as a way of expressing myself. I have gone through my fair share of journals over the years, with an occasional poem here and there.
Keep scrolling to read my piece "Sex, Passion, Pain" in Highly Favored Magazine ,
there is absolutely no judgement here
As someone with bipolar, ADHD and PTSD, I have always found solace in both poetry and photography. It's a form of expression that makes me feel heard and understood. If you want to book a shoot with me, understand that this is a safe space to be who you are, let your guard down, and have fun <3