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 […]

“Listen to the mustn’ts, child. Listen to the don’ts. Listen to the shouldnt’s, the impossibles, the won’ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen to me… anything can happen, child. Anything can be.”    -Shel Silverstein Every once in a while, I step away from photographing mature adults, and enter the world of innocent childhood. I […]

Earlier this year, I sat in the nursery of my church rocking a baby, watching another play with his toys, and chatting with Andrea, the other nursery helper for the day. We talked all things work, school, and boys (of course!). Andrea was single, but told me about her thoughts of signing up for a […]