I’m obsessed with the substantial - I’d sooner dig into a family photo album than peek at the cover of a Vogue Magazine.
I connect with those who work with their hands as much as they speak with them. I’m tied to mothers who are crazy for their crazy children. I want to hear the love stories, the little details that make you crazy about your fiancee, that made you say yes. I understand the fears of a mother still growing her child and worried and anxious with all the unknowns of what’s to come.
To you, I know there is more to you than meets the eye. That’s what I want to show the world.
I grew up on a farm where my jeans got dirty, my knee skinned and my hair tangled.
I saw a lot of the rawness of life and death from a young age. The passing of animals, of family, of youth. And, most impactfully, of my father. When he passed, the world seemed a little less bright for it. My faith in Christ has helped me endure.
I love the beauty that I can find in a family, even amidst a toddler tantrum, anticipating tears before they come on a wedding day, a head thrown back in laughter, or your grandparents holding hands as you say your vows. I understand that life can change in an instant and looking back on photos is such a gift.
I want you to feel at ease in front of my camera because I know how icky it is to feel uncomfortable and unsure. I promise to offer guidance and reassurance as needed while also allowing your unique nuances to shine and for natural moments to unfold- as these are often the most special. I know not everyone wants to spill their heart when they first meet someone, but I promise to help create a comfortable space for us.
I’m here to tell the story of you and yours as it is. That favorite uncle giving a wedding speech that everyone can’t help but share a knowing look about, the celebratory moment you got your baby to stop crying, a toddler sitting tall atop dad's shoulders, holding your beloved and every cell of your being saying: “I love you heart, body and soul.”