I met Liz and Andrew (better known as “Flip” to close friends) through my husband. He went to college with Flip, and the two have remained friends in the years past. Since moving to Southern California, their friendship has been reawakened and we’ve been able to spend more time with them since we now live […]

What’s better than photographing a talented artist with colorful hair, and her brilliant fiance? …Photographing them in a world of color and outdoor fun, of course! When I imagined how I wanted Chris and Taylor’s engagement photos, I did what I believe is the most important thing to do when considering strong personal portraiture, and thought about […]

When I moved to Southern California one month ago, I knew I would be photographing in terrain that is unfamiliar and much more diverse than the flatlands of Illinois. Little did I know JUST how gorgeous my new adventures would be! This engagement session with Brittany and Adam in the incredible Big Bear Mountain is […]

Maria is the perfect example of why I love photographing seniors/young women so much. There’s nothing more fun than showing a girl the back of my camera throughout the shoot and watching her demeanor light up with confidence. I love bringing out the natural beauty that’s in every one of us, and highlighting the personalities that […]

Over Thanksgiving, my husband and I vacationed in Southern California, spending time with his family and seeing friends. One of the days, we got together for lunch and coffee with my husband’s good friend Brittany and her brand new fiance (woot!) Adam. As we walking to our cars, I remembered I had my camera with […]

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” -Helen Keller   Congratulations to this precious couple, who are celebrating not only 8 years of being together, but a new chapter of engagement that will soon lead them into marriage. Keaton and Donny’s session was […]