My love of art has been cultivated from childhood. Early on, I learned to appreciate the beauty of nature around me, and my skills were developed with the help of art encounters juxtaposed with some lessons. My grandmother taught me the basics of painting and gave me my first set of art supplies. My grandpa taught me both technique and timing for photography. My photography skills were further developed in high school, where I spent time learning to process film in the dark room and began capturing senior portraits for friends.

I’ve photographed portrait clients for more than a decade, capturing destination and local weddings, family portraits, headshots, maternity and newborn photos. I’ve been blessed with a devoted client base that has been developed through word of mouth.

I compose photographs as I would a painting. I use light, color and landscape to amplify and illuminate the beauty I see in my subjects. I hope that my photographs of life’s most precious moments evoke and inspire sentiments of joy, adventure, contentment and discovery.

Being creative is a path for the brave. Painting is a way of expression and processing the inner creativity.I seek to merge the whimsical nature with the abstraction of design in my paintings creating a layered and deep story. Symbols of freedom, exploration, wonder, and adventure are weaved into each art piece whether it be a painting or earrings made from textiles from far off lands.

My husband is Grant, my best friend and No. 1 supporter. I also have the sweetest baby boy named Dante. I was an elementary and special education teacher for seven years. I am also an art therapist at a local non-profit. I am a follower of Christ, nature explorer, a lover of the richness of cultures, traveling fanatic, and an intrepid believer in dreams and discovering what makes people come alive.