I'm a Kansas girl living in Boston. I'm a proud wife to a goofy, yet charming, principal software engineer. We spend our off hours working on a passion project to help nonprofits raise money. Check it out here, asfun.io. Together, we love traveling the world and trying new food.
I've been capturing photos for about a decade now. Ever since I carried around a pink point and shoot during my college years. It has continued to evolve in a way I never imagined and hope that it will continue to do so. I love the places it has taken me and the friendships it has created.
More than my passion for photography is my love for people. I value relationships and experiences over any golden light or a stunning landscape. My primary focus is to build a relationship with anyone who's in front of my camera.
I'm for those who love the in-between moments—the laughter, the emotion, the tears. I love traveling and will hop on a plane in a heartbeat to come photograph you! If you connect with that, I'd love to hear from you!
I am an award-winning photographer who specializes in the moments you might think are mundane and boring.
FEATURED WORK
The Boston Magazine, Featured Header Image
Documentary Family Awards, Third Place Overall
Rustic Wedding Chic, Featured Wedding
This photo was taken in a few years ago following the final wheat field of the summer harvest season. We were taking in the sights of Coronado Heights. This moment is a minor capture of what happens post-harvest. We want to relish in the moment of "we did it, two long and hard weeks, but we did it." We are all exhausted, but connection and family have always been a priority.
It was moving day. We were rapidly packing up our Phoenix home to move across the country to Boston. Not only was it blazing hot, but we were doing it all ourselves. From second floor to moving truck. To this day, this is the only way to beat the moving day heat.
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DETAILS & THINGS
Inspired by projects from UsesThis & Fred Hohman (who I’ve never met), here you’ll find my details.
What’s in my bag:
Camera
Canon 1DX Mark II. Use the best, make the best.
Most frequently used lenses:
Sigma 35mm F1.4
Sigma 50mm F1.4
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8
I carry a Black Tumi Backpack nearly every day. My husband gave it to me as an anniversary gift.
For all things meetings & moments, I shouldn’t use my computer, I use a Moleskin Professional Notebook. It was given to me by a dear friend. The size is too large to carry around all the time, but it sits on my desk for all written needs.
I work hard to stay organized - even in my backpack. I use a leather pouch to keep all my cords/adapters/chargers. Oh, and I never ever ever leave the house without a mint. Note the best mints ever: Lifesaver Wint O Green. Must be the x-large bag.
Boston weather requires I constantly carry an umbrella. This one has stood up to the test of time.
Computer
I work on a 2018 MacBook Pro 15-inch configured to meet all my processing needs. Thank you, husband. This replaced a 2011 MacBook Pro 13” that had been upgraded with an SSD hard drive.
When I am at my desk at home, I am hooked up to an Acer 32” Monitor.
Mobile
I carry a 256GB black iPhone 13 Pro.
On my home screen sits 116 (it holds 28) applications. I keep a black wallpaper because I believe my phone is a tool for my progress. This is based on an article I read in 2018 via BetterHumans. “A great tool serves only one purpose: to put control in your hands at all times, whether you’re wielding it or not.” - Niklas Göke
Notable Homescreen mentions:
Audible
Outlook Calendar
WSJ
MIT Apps
Spotify
Slack
I also wear a gen 5 gold Apple Watch. This is a total splurge, but I had been eyeing it for years.
Apps
At any time of day, I’m probably listening to a true-crime podcast or researching a topic I know little about via YouTube.