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Thank you for stopping by my little corner of the internet. This blog is where I’ll share a blend of the things I love most—beautiful photo sessions, thoughtful insights into portrait photography, and the stories behind the images I create. You’ll also find bits of my everyday life, travels, and the moments that inspire me along the way. My hope is that each post feels like a friendly visit, offering a glimpse into my heart  and the joy I find in creating images of people, pets, and the connections that make my life meaningful.

Remembering My Momma and Her Colorful SpiriMy momma was truly one of a kind. In her later years, she decided that life was too short for boring hair, so she started dyeing it purple. Somewhere along the way, that...Read the Full Post »
How I Almost Got Scammed—and Found My Blue Heeler Tuck InsteadTwo years ago, I set out on a mission to find a Blue Heeler puppy. What I didn’t expect was how close I’d come to being scammed by someone on the internet. They sent me g...Read the Full Post »
Honoring Roots and Heart: Malaki’s Senior Portrait StoryMalaki’s senior year feels especially meaningful because he isn’t just another graduate stepping in front of my camera—he’s my great nephew, and watching him grow into th...Read the Full Post »
The Day My Grandson Was Born—and What It Taught Me About Mothers Laboring AloneSix years ago, I was waiting on news. I was worried. My daughter Yeni was having her baby boy Diego and it was the first few months of Covid. I could not Six years ago,...Read the Full Post »
Waiting for Saylor: A Creekside Maternity Moment Filled With JoyA year ago, I had the sweetest honor—photographing my youngest niece during those final, tender weeks of waiting for baby Saylor. Their family has always felt most at hom...Read the Full Post »
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