my why

the heart behind 

The business

Unlike many photographers you may know, I wasn't always interested in photography; I didn't have a camera of my own until high school and it was a simple point and shoot. My journey as a photographer began when I was in college; I thought that I would go into the advertising industry in some capacity, and a photography basics class was an elective that would count toward my degree. I learned so much during this class, but realized that commercial photography wasn't really my calling.

I soon began taking pictures of family and friends because— even though commercial photography didn't work out for me—I didn't want to put down my camera. I had become fascinated; photography changed the way I saw the world around me.

But, perhaps more importantly, I realized that photography made me slow down. I don't know about you, but I am guilty of constantly worrying about the next item on my to-do list rather than slowing down and enjoying what I was working on. Being behind the lens helped me notice the little things—things that I might have missed if I had continued with a life in constant motion.

While I'm still practicing the art of slowing down, I find such joy capturing the fleeting moments that easily pass us by: a groom stealing a kiss from his new bride, a newborn's smile, a shared look between parents while their children play—these are the moments that I want to help you remember forever.