I was contacted by Zack’s friend Katie who had seen my comment on a post she had submitted on a Facebook thread. She wanted to find a photographer for Zack, who was proposing to his girlfriend, Erica. The next day. I had never done a proposal before and was pretty nervous. My thoughts kept saying, […]

It started out as any Friday morning did. My oldest daughter was in her virtual class and my youngest was napping. I had been using an App since August of 2017 to help me locate photography jobs. I love it(for clarification). Kara had posted she was looking for a photographer willing to kayak to a […]

I’ve had many brides and grooms ask, “What is a first look? Do I really need a first look?” My answer is always the same. I will explain what a first look is and how I execute it. I discuss a location first, then my second shooter gets the groom in place and I bring […]

Hello, everyone! I’m back(for the time being anyways). I must say that I have had the privilege of meeting some pretty amazing people lately. One newly-wedded couple, Katie and Nick have an incredible family member named Lola. Meet Lola! That face! I’m in love with these types of Portraits! Pets! Who’d of thought! But, yes, […]

How to stay warm in 20 degree snowy weather? Um, hot tea and fancy party gloves! Keeping her warm in between shots was difficult. We made four trips back inside the house to wrap in a fuzzy blanket. But she was excited to get her pictures done so she warmed up fast. With winter much […]

How do you establish yourself as a professional? What sets you apart? How do you make an impact? Where do you start? Round and round my head spun like a merry-go-round on a caffeine high. I had no idea- well actually that’s a lie. I did have an idea- many of them, in fact. I couldn’t get focused […]

Peyton is going to be a big brother! My cousin, Dayna wanted to do a pregnancy announcement session and with it also a reveal of the gender. Of coarse, I was all about it! So the day we decided on the park just happened to be rainy and dreary…but no problem I had umbrellas! I […]

My first blog. *GULP* So what do I do with this new found voyage? I will give you a little sneak into my everyday life. Hello, as you have guessed I am a photographer. That is not the only thing I do, however. I part time serve at a restaurant 4 minutes from my house. […]