About Me

I was a shy & insecure teen, and the thought of a stranger photographing me was intimidating! So instead of hiring a professional to take my pictures, I asked my friend’s mom to do them for me. She had a nice camera and I enjoyed the wildflowers in her backyard. We lined up a day for pictures, but didn’t really talk about what I had in mind for my senior portraits.

I showed up for senior photos and was welcomed into her home. Immediately, I noticed she had moved all her living room furniture with the exception of a few props. I thought, “Ok, I guess we’re starting in the living room.” The beige walls were very unflattering with my pale skin and blonde hair. Then, after several awkward photos taken around the room, the session was suddenly over.

We never made it out to the backyard like I had envisioned. I felt I had no right to ask about the flowers since she was doing this as a favor to me. I could find one photo of myself where I didn’t think I looked completely washed out, but the whole experience left me feeling disappointed and guilty for being disappointed.

Years later, I still had regrets about not getting professional senior photos. My less-than-stellar image sat in a line of well-lit, beautiful portraits of siblings and cousins at my grandparents house. So when I graduated college, I hired a professional photographer to take my college graduation photos. I replaced my high school senior photo with a college senior photo of me.

Because of this experience, I make sure to communicate with you what you have in mind for backgrounds and ideas for your pictures, long before the session itself. We discuss your outfits to make sure what you’re wearing goes with the different landscapes we’ll be using. During your photo session, I understand how uncomfortable it can feel being in front of the camera. So I describe and often show you how to pose, while encouraging you along the way! I ask for your input during your photo session in case you think of something in the moment that you want to try.

I feel very fortunate to get to have a career that I love, and work with wonderful clients like you! If you have any questions for me, feel free to reach out!