I'm an Iwakuni, Japan—based photographer, navigating my way around a foreign country for the first time in my life and am excited to share the beauty and culture in my new home.
Military spouse of 5 years now, together with my husband for 10. No children for us—yet! Though we do have a cat (Hugo) and a dog (Goose—rightfully so, as my husband is a jet pilot!).
I was born and raised in Northern Virginia, though since college I've lived in Maryland, Florida, Texas, South Carolina, and now Japan! We've spent the last 4 years here in Iwakuni and although the restrictions throughout covid were tough, we've loved every minute of living overseas.
I've been working with photography for almost 15 years now, I started in film but moved to digital once I hit college.
I am a lover of all things cozy—hot cocoa, fuzzy blankets, down comforters, 18 pillows on my bed, cat cuddles, etc. I am also a lover of all things food related. The majority of my saved posts on Instagram are recipes by @halfbakedharvest... IYKYK.
I'm an Enneagram 2w3, a Taurus 1000%, I love the outdoors—skiing, hiking, camping, paddle boarding, you name it. If you think we'd be a great match, let's grab coffee and catch up! You book with me, you've got a friend for life!
I fell in love with photography in 2006, watching my brother work in the dark room with film. I jumped head first into photography and spent the rest of my high school career placing in art shows and receiving awards for my work. It wasn't until college that I got my own digital camera and began shooting anything and anyone in my path.
High school is where the candid journalist style of shooting first caught my eye. I worked on the yearbook staff and loved catching my classmates in their element.
I don't like stiff posing and fake smiles. I want that loud, belly-aching, laugh to shine through the image.
I have had the amazing opportunity to photograph various categories such as weddings, engagements, couples, newborns, families, homecomings, and more.
In those opportunities, I've made sure to catch those special moments.
During our session, I'll give you prompts to make sure you're relaxed and comfortable and feeling like yourself. Let that character shine through!
My favorite subject is a person laughing.
Real, raw, candid emotion. At my sessions, I want you dancing, laughing, having the most fun!
Being able to capture the little moments of people's lives is a privilege, and why I focus on candid lifestyle photography.
If you'd like to check out my work, click here.