✨ My Work

My photography style is rooted in authenticity. I aim to get it right in camera, keeping editing natural and intentional rather than heavy-handed. While every session is shaped by its own light—whether that’s the glow of golden hour, a soft cloudy evening, or the unpredictability of a day that shifts from sun to shade—I believe those elements are part of the story. I don’t force every photo to look the same, because life isn’t that way. Instead, I focus on creating consistency in tone, true-to-life color, and images that feel timeless.

Skin tones are always a priority. I want you to look like you, never too orange, too green, or unnatural. My greens are slightly desaturated, colors are gently toned down for a clean and classic feel, and edges are softened just enough to bring a subtle film-inspired look without losing detail. At times, I’ll embrace grain or black and white to highlight mood and texture.

The result is imagery that is clean and purposeful, balancing technical precision with genuine emotion. Not overly moody, not overly airy, but timeless in a way that lets the story of your day shine through.

Four words I always come back to:
Authentic. Refined. Timeless. Soulful.

✨ My Life

I’ve been a wedding and family photographer for 16 years with a home base in Clinton, Iowa (Quad Cities area). When I’m not behind the camera, I’m usually behind a notebook (or laptop), working on my first novel. Storytelling has always been a passion of mine, and now I’m exploring it in a whole new way through writing.

Life at home is full and sweet with my daughter and two sons. They’re growing up faster than I can keep up with! My oldest just started middle school (cue the mom tears), my younger son is right on his heels, and my daughter keeps us all laughing with her big personality.

My husband keeps busy with Emergency Management, which means he’s either reminding people to make a family emergency plan or passing out glowsticks at community events. Both are equally heroic, in my opinion.

At heart, I’m a super-friendly, kinda quirky introvert who truly loves people. If I wasn’t completely in love with photography, I probably would have become a counselor. I’ve always been fascinated by people and relationships. Photography lets me do the best of both: connect with people and capture them in a way that shows just how beautiful authentic human connections really are.

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