These two love birds were super fun to photograph.  It was one of the longest and most casual e-sessions I’ve done, sorry I am aware there are so many photos!  We spent an hour and a half walking a large part of the desert botanical gardens capturing beautiful landscapes as we went and getting to know […]

For all you costume lovers, enjoy a peek at baby Rayla’s adorable pumpkin costume and Amanda’s fantastic makeup! She has training and skills for sure. Didn’t she do an amazing job on her skeleton mask?  We did a short holiday mini for my most documented family, skipped the Christmas shoot and taking advantage of the cuteness of dressing up.  A family […]

I love Libby. I really do. If you know me at all, you know it’s true. She’s been one of my dearest closest friends for 14 years. She came into my life when I needed someone with depths of understanding and empathy. Someone that didn’t judge but openly accepted broken people. Someone ready to join my spiritual […]

How excited am I about this wedding? TOO EXCITED! I first met Leslie and Jonathan at Coartney and CJ’s wedding in 2012. It was a very memorable wedding for me and I was thrilled when Leslie reached out her with engagement news! I have been looking forward to this wedding now for over a year, […]

This is a real treat! Another maternity/family shoot for you today. I first met Carlie & Ryan when they booked me for their wedding and engagement. Then I have had the honor of capturing the last few years of their lives and now a new baby on the way! I couldn’t be more excited for them. I never […]

While it’s still blazing hot in Arizona, I’m enjoying the cooler temps of September in northern Illinois. (That’s a joke… it’s 90 with a humidty level of 90%) I am so lucky! I love the times I get to come back here thought, but even more I miss my friendships and all these lifelong clients. I feel […]