about me

My love for photography began early. My dad was a shutterbug, and I often tagged along on his photo adventures. I experimented with old 110 and disposable cameras, then waited eagerly for the local camera shop to develop and print my images. Even then, there was something magical about seeing a moment come to life on paper.


As a teenager, I took my first photography class in high school, learning the fundamentals with my dad’s Canon AE-1. The adrenaline rush of developing my own film, and then processing black-and-white prints in the darkroom, completely hooked me. From there, I moved into high school newspaper and yearbook photography, and continued the same path in college. I also picked up a few part-time opportunities with a local newspaper and the college public affairs office, which opened my eyes to new perspectives. Those were exciting years - blending photography with storytelling and journalism, truly the best of both worlds.

After college, my focus naturally shifted to documenting life’s everyday moments: my children, family, and friends. I photographed time spent on the family farm, hunting & fishing trips, and sports-filled weekends. During those years, my passion never disappeared. It simply rested quietly in the background, waiting for the right time to reemerge...

Now, with my children forging their own paths, that creative spark has returned. The camera started whispering again, and with my husband’s encouragement, this new chapter has taken shape. I am excited to continue this journey and honored to share it with you. If you have a cherished farmstead or family land of your own, I would love to work with you! My farmstead photography services are designed to capture the beauty, history, and personal story of the places that mean the most to you.