Hey, there
 
 
I'm a big fan of real life: the imperfect, gritty joy that comes from big, honest striving.
My camera is my pen. It's the tool I use to write down stories of love, grief, hope, humor, potential, connection, and delight.
My own story includes a husband, four kids, two cats, lots of books, ballerinas, and a slew of struggling house plants.
What's your story? I'd love to help you put it onto pixels and paper.
 
About my work
 
My photography style is rich and clean. I always aim to match colors as true to life as possible, and often use light in a way that adds depth and drama. I am comfortable working with both studio and natural light, and can meet you on location anywhere your heart desires.
I am not a huge planner. I prefer to see what the moment gives me and make the most of it. Photo sessions with me tend to be very laid back. I am completely unfazed by rowdy children, bad weather, and wardrobe malfunctions. But a big part of my work does include photoshop to clean up acne, backdrop wrinkles, other unsightly distractions, and to occasionally swap heads from one shot to the next if someone blinks in a group photo. I absolutely will not use photoshop to change a dancer's technique. Your images will be an accurate reflection of your abilities. Do I sound like a good fit for you?
My Dance Background
- started dance at age 10
- 6 years as a competitive dancer
- student choreographer for high school dance team + drama dept
- minored in modern dance in college, emphasis in choreography and pedagogy
- 8 years as a dance instructor, 1 year as a competition coach
- choreographer for Cache Regional Theatre Company, 2008
- experience in ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, lyrical, musical theater, hip hop, acro, military, kick-line, and tap.
My Photography Background
- 2005: started studying digital photography
- 2013: opened for business: family + wedding photography
- 2016, 2019-2022: photography instructor
- 2020: added dance + studio photography
- 2020 & 2022: dance specific photography training
- 2021: accepted to Click Pro Elite
- 2023-2024: commercial product photographer
- 2024: transitioned to full-time dance photographer