I don’t market myself as a wedding photographer. Hours upon hours of perfectly planned moments and posed photos is just not what I imagine myself doing as a photographer. I want to document the raw, messy moments in life. Storytelling has my heart, though, and I will always say yes to a bride and groom…

There is something about a family booking multiple sessions a year that opens them up to the documentary approach much faster than someone who just reads all of my ramblings about why it’s important.  I started photographing this family a couple months before they welcomed their second little guy. Liam, the first, had just turned one.…

March was a hard month for me. Parker turned 10 months old and has officially moved out of our room. I, somehow, made it through the dark, cold months of winter unscathed, but it seemed that seasonal depression caught up with me in the month of March.  Realizing that Parker is nearly a year old…

    Before we had children, it was my dream to see the world. And, while I didn’t set foot in as many places as I had hoped, I saw quite a few places and crossed off a lot of items on my bucket list. I’ve ridden an elephant in Thailand, repelled into a cenote…

you’ll be a family of two for just a few more months. Your house is almost completely remodeled, and it’s coming together perfectly! The windows are clean, the floor is spotless, and everything has its own place. You’re just a tad OCD and the idea of a clean house rules your every thought, but your…

Love is an incredible thing. Its ability to bring people together is beautiful. Today, I had the honor of witnessing one of the best women I know became mom #2 to two strong, smart, and beautiful little girls. This family’s story is one of unconditional love and understanding, and the most amazing thing about them…

There are so many things that I love about photography. One of them is the opportunity to get to know other families. We, as a population, are running a constant rat race. We’re all trying to be the first or the best at something. Sadly, I think parenthood is like that too. There’s always going…

“You’ve set my soul to dreaming You’ve given back my joy in life And filled me with new meaning A savior king was born that day A baby just like you And as the wise men came with gifts I’ve come with my gift too That peace on earth fills up your time That brotherhood…

I’ve spent a lot of time this year immersing myself in education and practicing photography. I am about to complete my first 365 day project, and I feel more passionate than ever about documentary photography. I was inspired by a friend of mine to complete a day in the life session today, and I am…