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My inspiration

15 years of photography has allowed me to earn a distinct perspective on the human experience that has left a lifelong impression on me and my purpose. My biggest inspiration for my work is time.

Time connects us all together in a way nothing else can: with the understanding that everything we know is temporary. At the end of it all, what we carry is a summary of our lives in a collection of memories, stories, and pictures. You relive your most treasured memories through my eyes, which is why I treat your memories like they are my own. Because in a unique way, they are.

Sacred days these are.
to be a witness of human experience
is to shout

''I lived''

My job as a photographer is to add to your collection in some of the most artful, creative, and beautiful ways so that you can share that collection with the lives surrounding yours, causing a ripple effect that will eventually carry you past your own lifetime and on to future generations. This is how we transcend the temporary. And that is my mission.

It is a big responsibility to document people and their personal histories, but it is one I shoulder with confidence, because of how important it is to me to preserve the stories of a life. What a cool job, huh?

My inspiration

My philosophy

Love is love. The connections I build in my life and my work is inclusive of all. It is a privilege to be welcomed in people's safe spaces, and I’m honored to create secure environments for my LGBTQ+ and BIPOC clients, and be a witness of the honest intensity of their stories. This is a staple philosophy in my business and my life, and it is the groundwork for my belief systems.

My philosophy

Awareness

Foretelling

Adaptability

Assuming

When I’m holding my camera, I’m extremely aware of my surroundings. I have the distinct ability to capture a moment without interfering. I’m often told I “appear out of nowhere”. While I can’t capture every single detail, I definitely manage to get most of them!

It’s a talent to accurately predict how events will unfold. I heavily rely on this ability in every aspect of life, but especially in photography. In a job that requires being ready for it all, seeing 2-3 steps ahead and being prepared for each one is an invaluable skill.

I can adapt to any energy, but when it comes to stressful situations, I remain extremely calm and composed. Being in a high-pressure industry for 15 years has sharpened my ability to work well under pressure and solve fires lighting fast. Wedding days are unpredictable; having vendors that you can trust to handle any situation (whether you ever know about it or not), it's so important.

Foreshadowing is just one advantage to preparedness, but another advantage is the ability to assume the needs of my client correctly. While communication and collaboration are necessary, it is important for me to have the experience to know what clients will want before they want it. As a wedding photographer, your images last a lifetime. There may be things you don't think about now, that I will. And that's my job.

Life experiences can make vulnerability difficult. I meet this with sensitivity and empathy so that I can create comfortable environments where clients can be authentically themselves. They deserve that space, and I’m here to document it.

Informed

the devil's in
the details

preparation, prediction, and patience.

CONTROLLED, CALM, AND COLLECTED

assuming your needs to meet your wants

TRAUMA INFORMED MEANS PEOPLE INFORMED

"What makes you different from
other photographers?"

There are five inherent characteristics that define my work and direction.

Awareness

Foretelling

Adaptability

Assuming

I am keenly and highly aware of my surroundings at all times, but especially behind the camera. I have the distinct ability to watch closely, and capture the moment without interfering. I’m often told that I “appear out of nowhere”. While I’m one person and can’t capture every single little detail, I definitely manage to get most of them.

I have a talent to accurately predict how events will unfold. From life-changing circumstances to tiny details, I heavily rely on this ability in every aspect of life, but especially photography. I can see two to three steps ahead and be prepared for each one. In a job that requires being ready for it all, this skill is invaluable.

I have an adaptable personality to match any energy in the room. But when it comes to stressful situations, I remain extremely calm and composed. Being in a high-pressure industry for 15 years has sharpened my ability to work extremely well under pressure, and I solve problems lightning fast. Wedding days are unpredictable. Find someone that you can trust to put out any fire.

Accurate foreshadowing is an advantage to preparedness, but also to assuming the needs of each individual client. While communication and collaboration are necessary, it’s important for me to understand unspoken or even unknown wants and needs. Everyone is different, and all wants and needs are valid.

Sometimes life experiences make vulnerability feel difficult. I meet this understanding with sensitivity and empathy so that I can create comfortable environments where clients feel enthusiastic about being authentically themselves. They deserve that, and I’m here to document it.

Informed