For me, photography is a relaxed and informal experience. People tend to be most comfortable when they feel accepted and seen. That's exactly what my sessions are like. Being in front of a camera can feel vulnerable and cause anxiety - trust me, I get it! Instead of letting those feelings snowball, I try to create sessions that feel easy, natural, and full of laughter. When people have the space to relax and breathe, their personalities shine brighter.

I love connecting with people and hearing their stories. Sometimes that means talking to a couple about their new little one, chasing a toddler around while he tells me about his favorite Disney character, or geeking out with a senior as we talk about how much we both love writing or how universal languages like math and music are profoundly fascinating. Talking about the things that make people light up is one of the best ways to bring out genuine emotion. Once those moments begin to bloom, my photojournalistic style allows me to capture them as they naturally unfold.

Many of my clients have told me that sessions with me feel more like visiting with a friend who happens to bring her camera along. That makes me incredibly happy, because that’s exactly how I feel, too. When someone trusts you with their most precious moments, it forms a bond. There's a reason that most of my clients are families that I've known and worked with for many years. One of the greatest gifts of this work is getting to watch those families grow and change over time. I get to hear about the latest Halloween costume, birthday party, and eventually... life goals. The toddler who once told me all about his toy cars grows into a teenager who tells me about learning to drive. Life flows, families expand, and beauty compounds. And I get to capture it all.

Combine my appreciation for my clients and my relaxed approach with my 18+ years of experience, understanding of light, and authentic moments of laughter, love, and personality, and the result is photography that feels real - photographs you’ll love today and still treasure when you pull them out to show your grandkids. When your granddaughter wants to see how silly you were as a 5 year old, you'll be able to show her.

Photographs of life unfolding naturally -  people simply being people - are windows into the soul. Creating those windows is both my goal and my privilege. I am lucky enough to witness and document the lives of the wonderful humans I’ve connected with over the years. I would love to connect with you, too.