One Day...
I was taking photos of families for a church directory (way back in the day). This woman said to me before our session, "I have never liked myself in a photo. Never... So, good luck."
Yikes.
I was well aware of what it felt like to not like how you look. She wasn't the first person to feel that way. So, I made it my goal to not only make her feel confident, but to take a photo, at least one, that would make her realize how beautiful she actually was.
After the session while we were reviewing the photos, she cried with me and said "You made me actually look beautiful."
After that, I knew I was going to be a photographer for a long time. I had work to do and a mission to accomplish.
What does photography mean to me?
Photos are everything. It's how we are able to share our world with others, how we remember past memories with loved ones and what we use to tell stories to future generations.
That's why my life’s work is dedicated to my clients being proud of their true self, no matter the place, the time, the social skills, the outfit, the body type, or the funky features. There is beauty in all of us.
A few of my favorite things...
Jesus over everything. Family (obvs my cat) + Friends. All things green and growing in dirt. A quad shot caramel latte with oat milk. Taco Tuesday. Minneapolis + Cape Town. Sunsets + Clouds.
And of course... Taking your photos :)
