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My love of photography started as early as middle school, when my dad gave me his old Nikon F100. Film, of course (digital didn’t exist back then). I basically lived in the darkroom in high school, and was fascinated by capturing people in their most natural form. My love from documentary photography grew from that, so much so that my college essay (go Tarheels!) was based on becoming a photojournalist.

As often happens with neurodivergence (hello ADHD), I meandered a bit in my career, going on to finish two degrees and then going on to graduate school, eventually becoming a clinical therapist. But, I never put fully abandoned my camera. Even in graduate school, studying for my Masters in Public Health and Masters in Social Welfare, I still somehow found time on the side to take some photography classes at the local community college.

About 15 years ago, I began to photograph friends and family. Word of mouth started to spread, and eventually I realized I could actually balance my full time therapy practice with a small photography business. The rest is history. I’ve been honored to shoot hundreds of families and professionals in and around WNC, as well as internationally.

I have found that the photography work I get MOST excited about is still that documentary/lifestyle work with people. I lovvvvve that feeling of spending hours with a family, or someone getting new headshots or branding, and then seeing the perfect images emerge when I’m editing later. The images that really speak to who those people are.

Other facts about me: I always try to work through an equity/anti-oppression lens. My sessions reflect this, and I always offer pro bono, equity or sliding scale slots if needed. I also know how to and have lots of experience photographing people with all different beautiful ranges of melanin.

I live with my partner of almost 20 years, our 3 weirdo incredible kiddos, and our ridiculous scruffy dog, in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.