I Am Passionate…

…about many things: being a mother to my four children, my husband, homeschooling, playing cello and piano, cooking nutritious food, horses, a good book in front of the fire place, ice cream.  And as soon as I picked up my first SLR camera I knew I had found a new passion.  Suddenly I saw light, color, texture and stories of beauty all around me.  I now live more in the moment, noticing the details of life as never before, and these mental snapshots, whether or not they become physical, stick in my heart throughout the days, months, years.

Why Hire Me?

In my photography I strive to evoke thought and memories, to capture true emotion at a moment in time, not just an appearance. Because our memories fade, I believe we have a responsibility to preserve our stories in a tangible way–we owe that gift to the next generation. I look forward to the privilege of telling your story through my lens!

My Family Sessions are a blast! I’m an expert at getting your little one to sit still, your teenager to smile, your dog to prick up her ears, your newborn to look angelic–leave all the worrying to me!  You will come away from your in-home or on-location session a hundred times less stressed out than when you arrived, and you will be so excited for your photos. (And I will come away with new friendships, the best part of my job!) I am happy to consult with each of my clients on wardrobe choices and we will work together to choose the perfect location for your family. Your portraits will show your true personality–no canned smiles here!–and they will become family heirlooms.

My Weddings are a one-of-a-kind experience. I only accept a limited number of weddings each year because my priority is to be wholly available to each and every one of my couples: from our first contact, to an engagement session, to editing, to delivering your gallery, to catching up over a cup of coffee after it’s all said and done. I will guide you through your day and pose you so expertly that you’ll feel you’ve been modeling your whole life! Your family and guests will be so comfortable with my direction that any stress will melt away. My wedding packages always include a custom timeline creation, and because I pride myself on being completely available for every issue and question that might arise, I offer unlimited phone and email consultations. One of my greatest joys is when my couples get back in touch and ask me to photograph their growing families. Circle of life!