Capturing Artistic Achievement
Meet Traci…
Traci is a commercial and editorial photographer with over a decade of experience in lifestyle and fashion photography. Her work has been featured in Houston Modern Luxury, PeopleStyleWatch, The Scout Guide Houston, and more, as well as exhibited at the Columbus Museum of Art. She has collaborated with top brands like Christian Louboutin, Valentino, and Fendi.
Expanding into mixed media, Traci captures striking visuals across L.A., Miami, Nicaragua, and Texas, with select prints available for purchase. A quirky, non-conformist creative, she brings a unique edge to her work—pushing boundaries while staying effortlessly under the radar.
Traci has always had a love for capturing the beauty of the world around her, so photography sounded like the perfect outlet for her creative energy, and she was correct. She found she had a real knack for taking pictures and she is going to be sharing her personal philosophy of photography and how she developed her unique style.
the power of networking
Traci never waited for opportunities to come to her—she went out and created them. From the start of her photography career, she understood that success wasn’t just about talent but about taking action. She reached out, sent emails, made calls, and put herself out there. Every connection led to another, and before she knew it, her work was being recognized in major publications and by international brands.
But it wasn’t just her photography that opened doors—it was the way she built relationships. Clients often tell her they chose to work with her not just for her artistry but because she makes them feel comfortable. For Traci, networking isn’t about just making contacts; it’s about creating genuine connections. She believes that when you nurture those relationships with authenticity, your reputation grows—not just for your work, but for who you are.
Traci Ling
“I want to be following and have the right followers. I want to be with people who are like-minded or at least appreciate what I have to offer and I appreciate them as well.”
Traci Ling
“ It's not just your work, but it's you, whether it's your level of professionalism, the way you connect with others.”
The Secret Life of Tomato
For Traci, photography has always been personal, but her art prints needed their own space. That’s how The Secret Life of Tomato was born—an Instagram account separate from her private world, a place to share her creative work freely.
But Tomato is more than just a name. She’s Traci’s alter ego, the fearless version of herself. Tomato doesn’t worry about what others think, she pushes boundaries, embraces authenticity, and surrounds herself with a close, trusted circle. The older Traci gets, the more she embodies Tomato—slowly stepping out of her comfort zone and into the bold, unapologetic self she aspires to be.
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