About

ABOUT ME
My name is Violeta. I’m a mother, a wife, and a photographer with a passion for design. I was born in Bogota, Colombia. In 2001 I moved to the US and attended College in NYC were I met my husband. Thanks to my husband’s ingenuity, love for languages, cultures and history, together (and subsequently with our children) we have traveled the world. I spend my days surrounded by family, working from my home office, sourcing inspiration and and taking photographs. 

ABOUT THE BLOG
I started Graceful and Grateful in 2014, as a personal and creative outlet to compile, share and remind my self of what I find graceful and what I feel grateful for in life. This blog is where I share my family's chronicles, it is a photographic account of our personal stories, trails and adventures. Thank you for stoping by!

MY WORK
Aside from being a proud mother of 3, I am a portrait photographer. In 2011, I founded I founded my portraiture business Violeta Owen Photography. I specialize in contemporary, beauty and fashion-inspired portraiture. If you would like to learn more about it please visit my facebook page Violeta Owen Photography.