What kind of photographer am I?

I see the world in colors & textures, always looking for the beauty in you, seeking out the best light & background so your photos are unique works of art.  

My first years after college were in a classroom, teaching Art to teens.  After 11 years of pouring into other people's children, I traded public school for motherhood.  Those daily interactions in high school classrooms taught me a valuable lesson -  I learned how to really see individuals in large classes & to respond to their unique needs in creative ways. 

After 6 years of unexplained infertility, God granted us the gift of parenthood.  Our girls are now between the ages of 1 and 10, full of spirit & sass & so much sweetness.  

Spending this last decade as a stay-at-home mom has been so very rewarding (& challenging, of course!).  

This is why I understand how deeply you love your own children.  It is my greatest privilege to witness your bond with your family.; to catch the moments that define your love for each other with my camera & to present you with timeless photos to hold onto for a lifetime.

I earned my Art/Education degree studying the many ways to be a maker - drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics & stained glass.  My education taught me to look for beauty, then learn the visual language so I could share what I found.  

Seeking beauty is what I continue to do through my photography - I love to search for the hidden treasure of your authentic, God-breathed beauty in expressions of love for your dear ones.  

I get the shivers when just the right amount of creativity, connection & grace comes together to make a perfect shot - it's a kind of magic that can't be forced.

I am genuinely filled with so much delight to document your story through images that last a lifetime.