I never thought that I would ever be a photographer in my lifetime. Like many others growing up, I was interested in becoming a police officer or firefighter one day. As you grow and change, so do your dreams. Instead of becoming a police officer, I entered into a career with the US Forest Service that gave me my boot in the door opportunity for all things wild and outdoors. Now, I let my wanderlust and wild soul determine where I travel on my journey next. I am very much a person that enjoys road trips, weekend camping getaways, and don't mind getting dirty once in a while.

Family is a big keyword for me. I love my family, and I love the friends I keep. I am married to my dream partner of 20 years, and together we live with two cats and a dog. On the side when the both of us aren't busy with work, we are occupied with constructing our 40-foot Thomas school bus conversion, Wayseer. We fully expect that when our big adventure boat is finished to sail across wide expanses of land to see new sights and enjoy new experiences.

As someone who is neurodivergent with ADHD and Autism, I'm the type of person that allows all of her senses to explore and experience, creating core memories. Different sensory experiences are part of my drive in photography so that I remain deeply connected with myself, mentally documenting how I feel and react. Having that level of intrapersonal connection with myself helps me to truly be authentic and practice unconditional love and kindness to everyone that I meet every day.

Nothing gets me more excited than talking about my "Why" in photography!

Because of my neurodivergence, it is critically important to me that I discover my "why" and motivations behind what drives me forward the most. Photography for me is akin to a spiritual practice. It could be considered a form of mindfulness meditation. Why? Because you are aware of your surroundings and are focused on the here and now, and the subject you see in your viewfinder. Rambling thoughts are silenced, stress seems to dissipate, and you melt into your environment rather than your emotions. Practice it long enough and eventually you develop a different way to look at life, like I have.

Discovering your "Why" in life is so important. You learn a new skill or craft that you may not have known before. Why? You go to the beach and spend the day there. Why? You go to work and do your very best, and then come home to your family, pets, or friends. Why? The answer is never just "because" or "I have to make a paycheck". There are in depth reasons and important reasons for you doing the things you do and making the choices you make.

My "why" is to serve, to provide, and to support the people I meet. It is my mission and my life's purpose to provide people with beautiful photography of their most important moments, milestones, and achievements because it validates just how amazing and truly important their personal stories and the people that surround them are.

If experiencing life to the fullest is continuing to feel young with days full of play and experiences, then I am having the time of my life with every client I am able to provide my services to.