From Picture hater to memory maker

When I was in kindergarten I told my parents I was going to make art when I grew up and look at me now! This is also around the time I hated getting my picture taken and I didn't grow out of that phase for almost 15 years (sorry mom!). What changed my mind? My husband. And then our first kiddo. And of course our second. But the thing that made me passionate about photographing others? That was my grandma. She passed in 2024, and now she lives in photos where she still shares meals, her home, and her love with our family. After all that personal growth, I've come to realize that joy deserves a place to live forever- in your photos.

My method to the madness

Consider me your behind the scenes coordinator. My experience managing a household with 2 under 2 AND a classroom of 35 middle schoolers (don't forget their parents) is not for the weak. I'm prepared to navigate the dynamics of high energy tiny humans and very involved wedding guests.


Your experience in front of the camera will be judgement free, and full of variety when it comes to your images. We'll be sure to get a few posed shots for holiday or thank you cards, a couple prompted shots that make you look good, and multiple candids that capture the spontaneous moments, of course.



A playful sequence of someone wearing a striped sweater holding and swinging a baby in an outdoor field at sunset.
Two small children share a tender moment while laying on a blanket outdoors.
A small plant with green leaves grows upward against a cloudy blue sky background.
A series of five photos showing a person in a blue hoodie and another person walking together at sunset.
Black and white photo series showing a small child and a dog playing together on grass in a sweet interaction.
A brown and white Pembroke Welsh Corgi dog lies in green grass while looking at the camera with alert eyes.
Two people sitting together on a couch playing cards in a dimly lit room.
Person in gray hoodie sitting precariously on edge of steep cliff overlooking blue waters below.
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just for fun

  • I have a corgi named Taco (he has one pointy ear and one floppy one)
  • I love house plants and have too many according to my husband
  • I'm definitely an introvert but enjoy the rewards of close relationships
  • I met my husband rock climbing and we still love to climb 7 years later
  • I swear a lot, but I promise to keep it PG... unless you say one first
  • I am a hard core Bob's Burgers fan- I think it has a good balance of comedy and wholesome family vibes
  • I live in MN but am a GB Packers fan (I grew up in WI)
  • My party trick is that I can clap with one hand