The District Magazine Vol. 1 Issue 3, Fall 2016 | Page 20

Lindsey Meyer Board Certified Behavior Analyst; Founder and Owner, Meyer Inspired Photography; The District Magazine’s Photographer meyerinspired.com Lindsey grew up on a farm in Kansas. Her dad didn’t have boys, so yes she worked on the farm building fence, driving tractors, hauling hay, chasing cows, and much more. The farm is a big reason for who she is today. Photography has always been a love of Lindsey’s. Every Christmas she asked Santa for a new camera. During high school she became the yearbook photographer and editor. In college, she was the friend who always had the camera, even when cameras where on phones. After college Lindsey began taking photos for friends and before she knew it, she was getting paid to do what she loved. “I met Ed Suyak at a charity event I volunteered to take pictures at and now I have the gig of my photog dreams!” said Meyer. Her Story is much bigger than photography. When she is not 20 20 hanging upside down to grab the perfect shot, she is working with special needs kids during the week. Lindsey was an elementary teacher for five years and decided to go back to school to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She currently is working with special needs kids at a therapy clinic in Lutz four days a week and a photographer every other day and night. What excites you most about life? The unknown If you were only allowed to have three possessions, what would they be? My camera, my dog (Riley), and my former car (Dodge Charger R/T). Tell us your most memorable awkward moment? When I was 21 my friends and I attended the BET Spring Bling. I got on stage with LL Cool J. He kissed me on the forehead and I am ashamed to say I did the typical white girl jump up and scream dance. If you were granted one wish, what would it be? Happiness and optimism for everyone! What inspires you to do what you do? As a Behavior Analyst – helping my kids discover they can accomplish more than they even know. As a photographer – capturing a moment that can bring someone happiness for a lifetime.