There are a lot of things I’m passionate about, my family being the most important. I grew up as an aspiring artist but also had a huge love for sports. I grew up on baseball fields having older brothers, so eventually my time was consumed on multiple fields of my own. I’ve never stopped drawing or using my creativity, whether it was custom artwork, making cakes for my kids, painting, or photography.

I am a lifestyle photographer who loves to capture photos of people, pets, sports, special events and even landscape and architecture. My personality is laid back and during a session, I find that I’m always shooting in order to capture some of those candid moments and interactions as well. 

I started this little business as a creative outlet while going through a life altering event. I never dreamed it would bless me so much in return! The first time I received a comment from a client about how much fun they had at their shoot, but also how much their confidence has grown since then, I knew this was headed for something bigger. I want my clients to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin, and fall in love with their photos.  

What makes you different is what makes you beautiful! 

I aim to capture the beauty in everything I photograph. Sometimes it’s the smallest detail, but the biggest asset, the smallest scar but a story of redemption, it all tells our story and I aim to capture true personalities and character all while having fun. 

Recently, I was having a discussion with my daughter about confidence. Someone had seen a photo of her and told her she looked so beautiful. My daughter in turn told me that helped her so much, because she struggles with confidence at times. I was shocked, because this kid oozes confidence. She often stands in front of the mirror and says I love my hair, I love my nose, or I love my body. How many people truly do that? When I asked her about that she says, yeah, sometimes I believe it and other times I struggle, so I say it to try and remind myself, but it’s not always easy. She’s young, and beautiful, and wise beyond her years, I might add. So it hit me hard as a mama, and as an adult, and wow could I relate to her every word. I too, have struggled with confidence. And beauty, is not skin deep, but also comes from within. Pictures capture a moment in time an appearance, but it is so much more. I love capturing beauty that comes from within, that radiates through personality and character, a feeling to remember. Who doesn’t want to preserve all that goodness? 

We live in a world where everything is photographed and filtered and put online for the world to see, and young eyes are watching, listening and forming their own idea of beauty. We are so hard on ourselves and strive for perfection, rather than accepting our flaws and embracing them. My hope is that we stop trying to cover up our flaws and stop trying to live up to everyone else’s idea of beautiful. So that gave me new inspiration, a new passion for why I do this. I am learning to practice what I preach and become more comfortable in my own skin, embracing every scar, healing the battle wounds and learn to own and love “my own” kind of beautiful. I am forever thankful to be on this journey and can’t wait to see where it leads.