I’m on a journey to becoming body-neutral. For the way I view my own body and the way I view others. I’m working towards taking care of my body and appreciating it for caring for me in hard times. (My belly has held so much stress for me, it’s okay and reasonable that it’s bigger right now)

Your body is not good or bad. It just is. 

What does this mean for your photos? 

My goal is to capture everyone exactly as they are - in a beautiful, artful way that allows you to see your body objectively and appreciate it. That means I do not offer “plus size” posing, photoshop retouching (except for removal of temporary blemishes), or other accommodations. 

You should work with me if you want to accept your body exactly how it is without trying to change or fix it.

Yes, photos are important to show off your business, capture your wedding day, or have gifts to send to mom. 

But, I see them as so much more. I see photographs as an art form. 

That means I’m going to take time to find good lighting. I might use more creative or unique lighting for some of your photos (hello, sun!). I work to find an artistic background. 

This is a safe space for your creativity, too! I want to hear your ideas. I view our work together as an artistic collaboration. 

I love polaroids and film, too, and I offer them as add-ons with all of my packages. 

Our work together is a collaboration. We are going to get creative and play and experiment. 

That means we may take some photos right in the sun. You may squint a little. 

We may use shadows. 

I may ask you to sit in the grass. 

I may ask you to stand in the middle of a field. 

I may play with blurred edges, prisms, or motion-blur. 

While I will always deliver you a gallery with traditional images, I will also do my best to include some fun and creative images as well. 

*Note: these prompts depend on your comfort level. I will never ask you to do something you’re not comfortable with! 

There is room for everyone at the table. 

I’m not going to judge you or exclude you for your sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, body size, abilities, or anything else. 

I’m not going to judge you for what you choose to share with me, your creative ideas, or the way you show up to your session. 

This is a safe and open space, and I’m happy to have you - exactly as you are!

I am a true-to-life photographer. 

While I am creative and experimental in my work, I want you to look back and see the day through clear eyes. 

This means I edit my photos true-to-color. I try to match the tones to how I experienced them in real life. I don’t edit with “trendy” presets or filters. 

I offer prompts instead of placing you in specific poses. My goal is to guide you naturally into interacting in a real and raw way with each other/yourself/etc. I incorporate a lot of movement to keep things flowing and natural. 

I don’t offer photoshop retouching (except for removal of temporary blemishes or occasional background distractions). 

I work to create art out of the ordinary, but in a way that is true to who you are.

My goal is for my work to be just as valuable to you in 20, 50, or 100 years as it is today.