Honestly, I didn’t set out to become a full-time photographer. I was just a mom who picked up a camera and started taking pictures of my own kids. After a lot of requests from friends and family, I finally caved and started taking photos of other people (with the condition that they didn’t tell anyone I’d taken their photos). That backfired—they told everyone—and 10 years later I am a full-time photographer.

I have a passion for photography; I’m addicted to classes and continue to invest my time in continuing education so that every session is better than the last. I want to prove myself as a professional photographer, not just the girl with the big camera.

I cherish getting to know my clients and watching them become friends. I’m the photographer who talks a lot during a session — some say it’s like coming to hang out with me and I take photos in between. Building that relationship with clients allows me to capture the true connections in your family. I love watching families grow, and I feel like I’ve been invited into my clients’ lives, which is my greatest honor.