We live in a digital world where we're constantly being bombarded with ideas from every direction. I've recently made it my mission to be more intentional with where my inspiration comes from. Here's what I've come up with: 

1. Grandma's Pictures 

Other than spending way too much time wearing her wedding dress, I would also drag out every photo album she owned and slowly go through them one at a time. It's definitely where I got my love for film photography and all the complex colours and textures film provides. With the added costs associated with film (especially nowadays) and only having 36 exposures to play with, there's a certain intentionality that comes with film that doesn't come with the "better to take too much than not enough" mentality that we're privileged to have in the world of digital photography. 

2. Photojournalism

Often when you think about emotionally impactful images through history, photojournalism is at the forefront. Think of "lunch atop a skyscraper" or "V-J Day Kiss in Times Square".  I'm a highly observational person and love capturing the little (and big) unscripted moments as they happen. I often feel like this moments turn into photographs that carry the most emotion long into the future. I'll often create scenes and use prompting rather than static posing as well as I find that these images carry a similar "vibe". Prompting and getting movement into your photos is also fantastic if I'm working side by side with a videographer as they require movement for all that they do.

3. Art in all its forms

Prior to launching my career as a photographer, I worked at a local art museum where the curator had a special interest in photography and it gave me special insight on what constitutes a museum quality image. The most notable aspect the rotating exhibitions shared where that the collection of images represented a study on a specific subject (which was done with all mediums of art). I feel like keeping this in mind provides a wholistic approach to capturing your wedding in a way where you truly get to re-live you most special day far beyond just looking at pretty pictures. I'll always include the miss-fired shot or the slightly less than perfect shot if it means making sure you get the whole story. 

MY WHY

I've rewritten this a handful of times, trying to put into words something that feels so deeply rooted in me. Here’s the best way I can say it right now (check back in a couple of months—haha).

Growing up, I moved back and forth across the country, never staying in one place long enough to keep friends. Later, I became a mom and moved to the middle of nowhere, and that feeling of isolation only deepened. Then, photography changed everything.

Suddenly, I was making real connections—bonding with incredible women at my boudoir events, laughing with brides and their best friends while they got ready, and forming friendships with fellow photographers and wedding vendors. Through my camera, I found my people.

Because of this journey, I know how important it is to feel seen, valued, and celebrated. That’s what I bring to every wedding and boudoir session I photograph—creating a space where you can truly be yourself, surrounded by love.

I genuinely feel like there's healing in me every time I pick up the camera, and I want to thank you for being part of that. If you're looking for a photographer who values connection as much as the photos themselves, I’d love to be part of your story.