I have carried a camera with me since eighth grade. What began as a teenage fascination grew into a lifelong way of seeing, noticing light, gesture, and the quiet beauty of ordinary moments. Photography became my language long before I had words for why it mattered so much to me.
At the heart of my work is a simple belief: everyone deserves to be seen beautifully.
I believe you deserve photographs that honor your presence and that your children deserve to see you in images, too. For years, I disliked photographs of myself until I learned how much posing, light, and intention could change the way we are seen. That discovery reshaped my work and my purpose. Now, helping others feel confident, radiant, and truly themselves in front of the camera is one of my greatest joys.
My life has always been shaped by caregiving. I am a wife, mother of three, grandmother of four, and the primary caregiver for my oldest son, Paul, who is multi-handicapped and lives at home. Caring for him taught me patience, presence, and the art of slowing down. It also led me to create a studio practice that allows me to serve my family while doing meaningful creative work. When I am not with a client, I am often caring for Paul, and both roles are central to who I am.
Before photography became my main vocation, I trained as a nurse. Years spent in hospitals, alongside both pain and healing, gave me a deep respect for the fragility of life and the importance of tenderness. That same care and attentiveness now informs how I work with every client. I approach each session not just as a photographer, but as someone who truly wants you to feel safe, supported, and seen.
Creativity has always been woven through my life. I have been a cake decorator, a certified sous chef, a karaoke DJ, and a mixed-media painter. I love food, music, storytelling, and connection. I believe life is meant to be lived fully, boldly, curiously, and on purpose. My favorite words, carpe diem, remind me daily that our time here is precious and meant to be savored.
Today, my creative life moves between painting and photography. In both, I am drawn to layers of light, emotion, and meaning. My paintings often sit between realism and abstraction, just as my photographs move between what is visible and what is felt. Whether I am behind a camera or in front of a canvas, my work is about becoming: how we change, soften, and grow over time.
My journey has also included profound challenges. I faced a breast cancer diagnosis and multiple surgeries that required me to slow down, step back, and care deeply for myself. That season changed me. It reminded me that beauty, gratitude, and presence are not extras in life; they are essential. I am grateful to be here, creating, loving, and seeing with renewed clarity.
I work from my home studio in Spring, Texas, a quiet, light-filled space where family life and creative life meet. It is here that I paint daily, photograph intentionally, and listen for the stories people carry.
My hope is simple: that my images, whether painted or photographed, invite you into stillness, curiosity, and compassion, and help you notice both the beauty around you and the person you are becoming.