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Can I have a real moment with you? I am still new to this whole blogging thing, and it takes me far too long to get the right words out of my head onto “the paper.” However, I love the idea of taking you along with me into my world of photography.

Leela! This girl is a firecracker. She’s full of spunk, full of personality, and has an endearing smile. It was an absolute honor to meet her and her family during her senior portrait. Leela’s story is one of struggle and triumph. Pain and healing. Loss and recovery. Leela’s family shared with me that she suffered […]

I have yet to meet a senior guy who is super excited about his senior photo session (I know you’re out there, guys!). Cory didn’t strike me as someone who had scrolled through Instagram and Pinterest, planning and thinking about his poses, outfits, and the perfect location. However, he came well dressed and was very […]

I met Alexis on the day of her junior prom, in May 2017. Her best friend, Emma, was one of my 2017 seniors. I was SO excited when she asked me to also take prom photos for her and her friend. I met Emma and Alexis at the top of a hill overlooking Garden of […]

Deb broke all my teacher/parent relationship rules. When I started teaching in 2012, Facebook, my phone number, and my personal email were all off limits to parents of students at the school where I worked. It just seemed like a smart move to help keep my personal and professional life separate. I don’t have anything […]

What a family!! Ella is so evidently kind and also has an interest in photography. Aubrey is always aware of what her siblings may need and is willing to help. Samuel is a gently fierce little boy with a smile that will warm you down to your toes. William takes a tenacious approach to life […]

Plans don’t always work out as we hope. Though I myself am not yet a parent, my teaching career has given me plenty of experience with children to know they have a way of throwing a wrench into your perfectly laid plans. Bryn, John, and their kids arrived on time. As they started piling out […]