Biography
My love for photography began as a child. While all of my friends were playing house with their dolls, I was taking pictures of mine.
In high school I expanded my interest by taking photography classes. Photography remained a passion and hobby of mine throughout college. I enjoyed experimenting with everything from landscape to portraits. During that time, I never really had a specific type of photography I focused on.
After collage I went on to become an elementary school teacher. One summer a friend of mine asked me to take photographs of her while she was pregnant. I had found my niche. I spent five years teaching and taking pregnancy and infant portraits on the side. At which point I decided to combine my love of and expertise in photography with the knowledge and joy I received from working with children and families. I made photography my full time career. Ever since that day, I have been specializing in portrait and lifestyle photography of pregnancy, infants, children, and families. It is so wonderful to capture; a woman as she nurtures a new life, an infant as he or she grows, the spirit and character of a child, and a family's love for each other.
As I have grown as a photographer I have held onto my desire to be an educator and I am always finding and researching resources to make available to my client’s growing families. I see myself not only as a photographer, but as a resource providing an experience for my clients.
As I journied on and got married myself, I decided to add wedding photography to my repertoire. I particularly love capturing the creative details from the day and the intimacy of the couples getting married. Each couple has a unique beauty that naturally reveals itself through their special day.
For me it’s all about the joys of life, the small details in an expression and writing a family’s history with images that will share stories for generations to come.