a little bit on my journey to here...

I started this business in 2008 after walking away from a career in HR, knowing I wanted more freedom, more creativity, and a life built on my own terms. Photography began as a way to do just that, but it quickly became something deeper. I started with lifestyle family photography, drawn to the quiet or chaotic, in-between moments, the emotion, and the real connections that make a story worth remembering. That love for people and their relationships became the foundation of everything I do.

Over the years, my work expanded into weddings, headshots, and eventually brand photography, but my approach never changed. I’ve always been a connector first, photographer second. I believe the best images come from comfort, trust, and showing up as yourself, and I take pride in creating a space where clients actually enjoy being photographed. Family photography will always be a huge part of my heart and my work, it’s where this business was born, and it continues to shape the way I see people, emotion, and story.

In recent years, I’ve focused deeply on human-first branding for businesses that value connection as much as strategy. I completed a Brand Management Certificate through eCornell University to ensure the visuals I create aren’t just beautiful, but intentional and effective. The Human Brand blends strategy with emotion, creating imagery that feels real, supports your marketing, and gives you the confidence to show up fully as the face of your brand, season after season.