Sounds simple enough, right?! Well I have found that anything that looks simple usually appears that way because someone has put the time and energy into perfecting it. I feel so lucky that I get to spend my time perfecting the art of capturing and documenting the beauty of life!
I am so grateful that photography found a way into my life in 2009 with the birth of my first child. It has taught me to see the world in a different way. Even when I'm not taking photos with my camera, I'm taking them in my mind; looking for and analyzing light, framing subjects, and seeing beauty in the ordinary moments.
I am moved most by light and you'll notice that it plays a big part in my photography; whether I'm using back-light to soften a moment, sidelight to add drama, or direct light to flatter a portrait - any way you cut it, light is my jam.
My goal is to create images that are not only beautifully light-inspired, but that also preserve a moment in time. From an infant’s first reaches to a child's joyful leap to a husband's adoration, I strive to capture the emotion that accompanies these special moments.
My style is clean, rich in color, emotive, and always led by beautiful light. My superpower is helping people feel relaxed and comfortable and it shows in the final images. To learn more about what it is like to work with me, read some reviews!
When I'm not taking pictures or riding on a board (surf, snow, wake, or skate!), you'll find me running, baking cookies, drinking chai tea, or driving my
kids to all the sports & activities!
Now that you know my story, I can't wait to learn about and capture yours!
After a few years of taking photography courses and practicing daily, I decided to challenge myself and apply for Click Pro. What started out as a fun little exercise turned into a year and a half of intensive learning and portfolio building. The process of deliberately playing with my camera with goals of experimenting with light and composition leveled up my photography in a way I couldn't have imagined. It helped me understand the rules to be confident enough to know when to break them. It also helped me to define my style and know what to look for when I'm shooting.
Contrary to what is popular, I do not use presets. This is because most presets do not transfer equally to all types of light. I prefer to have complete control over each image, even if the editing process takes more time.
Photography means "painting with light". Light guides all of my photos. Whether it's backlight to highlight a loving look or blue
light to create a fun silhouette, you'll
notice creative use
of light in your
gallery.
Movement is a great way to loosen everyone up, but it also works well for creating
energy and bringing your photos to life. Throughout your session you'll see
me incorporate movement in a
variety of ways.
Genuine emotion and strong connection help illustrate your story. Whether it's a belly laugh, connection with the camera, or even connection through
a gentle touch - you'll notice it often throughout
your gallery.
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