My Vision & Experience

For as long as I can remember, I have been in love with the magic of life’s every day moments. My passion for capturing these moments on film started around age 10, I would excitedly take my rolls of film up to the local pharmacy store to have them developed. When I turned 12 I joined a photography club and learned how to develop in a dark room. I shot on 35mm film (and still do!) until I eventually got a digital camera when I was 14. I would take that point-and-shoot digital camera everywhere and I took photos of everything. Seriously, everything.

I always loved photography as a hobby but it wasn’t until I turned 18 that I went and bought my first DSLR after working my summer job. This hobby quickly turned into something more as I started doing family portraits, senior portraits, and second shooting weddings for some wonderful photographers. At 21 I decided to go to school for a visual arts degree at Gulf Coast College in Panama City. While in this program I was lucky enough to be accepted into the study abroad program where I studied photography and ceramics on the island of Skopelos in the Aegean Sea in Greece. Traveling for the sake of photography completely shifted my perspective. After going to Greece I was absolutely sure this was what I wanted to do for a living. It rooted me in my passion.

But, I wanted to learn more. So, after extensive research on photography programs I moved from the Florida beaches to the mountains to enroll at Colorado Mountain College’s Isaacson School for New Media. I could write paragraphs and paragraphs about my experience in this photography program, but I’ll keep it short and sweet. From the technical and factual aspects of the photography world like professional studio lighting, to the more difficult and more conceptual depths of what it means to be an artist, to say I learned a lot is an understatement. Through this program I not only gained confidence through learning about professional processes, utilizing Adobe software, lighting, business, and everything in between in the digital photography world, but I was forced to dig deep and discover who I am as a photographer. This sense of self discovery as an artist is the best reward I could ever ask for.

This love for every inch of the process of photography snowballed into a passion that continues to grow in my heart with every moment. In short, this infatuation led me to pursue my own photography business at the age of 19, as well as venture into the professional world with internships, second shooting and varying assistant jobs. My interminable curiosity fuels my appetite for learning more about my camera, and in turn myself, every day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you describe your style?

I have very a detailed blog post on my style that you can read/look through here.

I’m driven by the magic of life. I try my best to allow my sessions and images to reflect that love I have for authenticity and my love for nature as it unfolds around us. I love to go with the flow while I’m shooting. I love to plan shoots that speak best for a couple or family. If this means a fly fishing adventure, a picnic, a hike, or just a simple traditional shoot, I want to do what works best for you. My style can shift with each session as it has so much to do with who YOU are.

In the end, I think I have a cohesive and natural, warm, and uplifting style to my photography. Take a look through my journal to see more about how my sessions look, and as always don’t hesitate to reach out with any further questions.

Where can I see your portfolio?

There are a few places to view my photography. First, my journal (blog) here on my website is the best place to look. I post full sessions and weddings on my journal so you can take a peek at what a day with me as your photographer looks like.

I also try to keep my social media accounts up to date, you can check out and follow my Instagram and Facebook if you want to see more!

Do you travel?

YES. YES. A million times, YES. I absolutely love to travel. Anywhere, anytime. I can have a bag packed and my passport ready. One of my favorite things about this beautiful life is experiencing the world we live in. My pricing does not change with travel, I just ask that travel and lodging is covered by the client.

Can I bring my pups?

Another huge resounding YES. Animals are always, I mean, ALWAYS, welcome at my sessions. I have a blog post here that goes over including your furbabies and a few tips for bringing them to a session.

Can I order albums/prints?

Absolutely! I love designing albums for my clients. Photos are heirlooms that will be passed down from generation to generation. To have them in their physical form is of the upmost importance to me. I use a very trusted professional photo lab to print and design everything through.

HELP US! We’re awkward!

When I say every single client of mine says this. I mean EVERY. SINGLE. CLIENT.

I know how it feels to be in front of the camera (that’s why I stay behind it most of the time, haha). So, I do my absolute best to break through that awkwardness that you’re used to feeling in front of a camera. I don’t want to give anything away for the session, but we will have fun, get moving, laugh, and play. I’ll walk you through it every step of the way. No awkward Ricky Bobby hands here, I’ve got you.