Why you shouldn't hire me as your photographer.

Unless you want the real stuff.

Let's just get this out of the way: If you're looking for "perfect", curated, cookie-cutter photos... I'm not the one.

I don't pose people into boxes. I don't force smmiles. And I definitely don't edit out the moments that make us human. Because I'm not here to give you a Pinterest version of your life. I'm here to photograph your truth. Your connection. Your people. Your love.

I photograph life as it is; and that's where the magic lives.

Here's what I do capture:

Couples who've weathered storms and are still choosing each other
Newborns squinting into the world from the safety of your arms
Toddlers with wild curls and untamable giggles
Teenagers discovering who they are
Families learning how to love through disability, difference, and diagnosis
Military families that understand sacrifice, and the power of reunion

These moments don't need polishing. They need honoring.

I know this is life because I've lived it.

I'm a mom of three incredible autistic boys. I'm a wife to a U.S. Army Veteran. I've lived in stillness and chaos. I've traveled the country with my family. I've built a life rooted in love, not perfection.

So when I show up to your session, I don't come with judgement. I come with empathy, patience, and a heart that sees you.

I know what it's like to:

Feel unseen as a parent
Fight for small victories
Be far from family during deployments
Love. someone with invisible wounds
Wants to freeze a fleeting moment before it slips away

That's why I photograph with intention.

Who do I photograph?

Engaged couples dreaming of the forever they're building
Wedding days full of meaning, emotion, and the beautiful chaos
Mothers-to-be savoring the sacred in-between
Empowered women reclaiming their confidence through boudoir and personal portraiture
New Parents discovering joy in exhaustion
Children and teens in all their growth and wildness
Anniversary and love stories. Whether it's year 1 or year 40
Neurodivergent families, where calm isn't always possible, but love always is
Military families navigating distance, homecomings, and legacy

Here's why you shouldn't hire me:

If you want perfectly posed, glossy photos
If you're uncomfortable with a little wind in your hair and emotion on your sleeve
If you're looking for someone who will "just take the photos" and leave