I want to blend nostalgia with timelessness—to create imagery that feels both classic and full of life. So here I am, balancing color with black and white, personality with elegance. Finding the sweet spot between a 90’s playfulness and forever.
I want to blend nostalgia with timelessness—to create imagery that feels both classic and full of life. So here I am, balancing color with black and white, personality with elegance. Finding the sweet spot between a 90’s playfulness and forever.
Originally from outside of Springfield, MO, East Tennessee is now home, where life is shared with my best friend and husband, Brendan. We joyfully tied the knot in 2022, and he’s the kind of person who brings glee wherever he goes, making friends effortlessly. Though I joke about convincing him to be my pack mule or the ultimate party starter, he prefers to keep his dance moves reserved (please feel free to request them—he’ll appreciate the challenge).
Photography wasn’t always the plan after high school. While storm chasing seemed like an exciting path as a child (despite a complete lack of knowledge about weather patterns), a love for movies like Twisters and Jurassic Park sparked that dream. Science, however, was never the right fit (#artmajor), so an elementary art teacher or potter seemed like the natural route.
In 2020, life took an unexpected turn when a photo session fundraiser for a Young Life trip to Nepal led to picking up a camera again. Although the trip was ultimately canceled due to the pandemic, this detour sparked a new passion—photography. By then, a degree in graphic design was almost finished, and though it didn’t seem immediately relevant, that knowledge has turned out to be invaluable. It’s shaped the way photos are framed and designed, and even helped create this website and client guides for couples.
Weddings quickly became the perfect fit—chaotic, joyful, and real. A style developed that blends nostalgia with intimacy, capturing moments as they happen. The more couples embrace the day as it unfolds, the better the photos turn out—promise! Every wedding is an opportunity to serve couples with intentionality and joy, making it an honor to be part of such an important day.
Originally from outside of Springfield, MO, East Tennessee is now home, where life is shared with my best friend and husband, Brendan. We joyfully tied the knot in 2022, and he’s the kind of person who brings glee wherever he goes, making friends effortlessly. Though I joke about convincing him to be my pack mule or the ultimate party starter, he prefers to keep his dance moves reserved (please feel free to request them—he’ll appreciate the challenge).
Photography wasn’t always the plan after high school. While storm chasing seemed like an exciting path as a child (despite a complete lack of knowledge about weather patterns), a love for movies like Twisters and Jurassic Park sparked that dream. Science, however, was never the right fit (#artmajor), so an elementary art teacher or potter seemed like the natural route.
In 2020, life took an unexpected turn when a photo session fundraiser for a Young Life trip to Nepal led to picking up a camera again. Although the trip was ultimately canceled due to the pandemic, this detour sparked a new passion—photography. By then, a degree in graphic design was almost finished, and though it didn’t seem immediately relevant, that knowledge has turned out to be invaluable. It’s shaped the way photos are framed and designed, and even helped create this website and client guides for couples.
Weddings quickly became the perfect fit—chaotic, joyful, and real. A style developed that blends nostalgia with intimacy, capturing moments as they happen. The more couples embrace the day as it unfolds, the better the photos turn out—promise! Every wedding is an opportunity to serve couples with intentionality and joy, making it an honor to be part of such an important day.
Sweet Jesus
Drinking Fountain Dr.Pepper from the gas station
Watching sub-par movies
Basking in the sun while eating crab rangoon
Doing absolutely nothing
Riding off into the sunset with my dog and husband
..... and then being their paparazzi during golden hour
Sweet Jesus
Drinking Fountain Dr.Pepper from the gas station
Watching sub-par movies
Basking in the sun while eating crab rangoons
Doing absolutely nothing
Riding off into the sunset with my dog and husband
..... and then being their paparazzi during golden hour
(in case you care but it's okay if you only care about the photo aspect)
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