The Way I See
I believe photographs can hold more than a memory of what someone looked like. They can preserve the feeling of a season of life.
I create authentic, artful photographs that honor the people, places, connections, and little details that make life meaningful. The big moments matter, but so do the quiet ones that happen in between.
The Journey
Long before photography became my career, I was captivated by National Geographic and the way a photograph could tell a story and honor the beauty of life.
After earning a Communications degree from Robert Morris University, I taught ESL while building my photography business on the side. In 2016, I made photography my full time work.
Today, I’m still inspired by exploring new places and grounded by the people and community who remind me why these everyday moments matter.
Serendipity
Years ago, while dancing in Ireland, a kind older stranger asked me, “Do you want to know the secret of life?”
I wasn’t quite sure how to respond. He continued, “It’s simple really. It’s all about recognizing serendipity.”
He described it as recognizing and appreciating the little moments that unexpectedly become the most memorable.
I’ve carried that idea with me ever since. It’s one of the reasons I love photography so much. You can plan a session, but you can’t plan every laugh, glance, gesture, or unexpected moment. You just have to notice when it happens.
That idea has become part of how I see: creating space for what happens naturally and being ready to capture it when it does.
The Visual Storyteller
I’m always looking for more than the obvious photograph. The way someone looks at the person they love, a child moving through a room, beautiful light falling across a familiar place, a small gesture, an interesting composition, or an unexpected moment that says something about the people in front of my camera. The best photographs tell a fuller story.
What Guides My Work
Seeing
I’m drawn to what happens when you slow down. A glance, a gesture, an interesting doorway, a child completely absorbed in what they’re doing. A great photograph is often waiting in a moment you might have overlooked.
Serendipity
You can plan a session, but you can’t plan every laugh, expression, or unexpected moment. I leave room for the things we didn’t anticipate. Sometimes the photograph you never planned is the one you’ll treasure most.
Light
Light can change an ordinary place into something beautiful, shape a mood, or make a familiar moment feel new. I’m always watching where it falls because the right light can make a moment feel worth holding onto.
Meaning
The photographs that matter most aren’t simply beautiful. They hold something worth remembering. The best photographs become part of your life, not just a record of it. Years later, they can make you feel it all over again.
The Art of Remembering
Some photographs bring back more than a face or a place. They bring back the feeling of being there. I love the idea that a photograph can become part of the story of a family, hanging on a wall, tucked into an album, or rediscovered years later.
After more than 20 years of photographing people and their stories, I’ve learned that the photographs we return to most are often the ones that remind us of how life actually felt. My hope is to create photographs that become part of your story, bringing you back to this season of life for years to come.
What to Expect
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Before your session
Once you’re booked, I’ll send you a welcome guide with helpful tips for preparing, from choosing a location to deciding what to wear. We’ll make a plan so you know what to expect and can arrive feeling prepared and relaxed.
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During your session
Whether we’re at home or exploring a favorite Pittsburgh location, I’ll guide you through the session with gentle direction and plenty of room to be yourself. We’ll move, connect, and let the moments unfold naturally along the way.
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After your session
About a week after your session, you’ll receive an online gallery to view and select your favorites. I’ll then complete the final edits, and approximately one week later, your finished images will be ready to download, enjoy, and turn into artwork for your home.
To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place… I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with how you see them. - Elliott Erwitt
Ready to get started?
From the main menu, click SERVICES to explore my photography offerings and pricing. When you’re ready, let’s create photographs that feel like you and become part of your story.
Random fun facts
TRAVEL
I have visited 46 states and 30+ countries.
BUCKET LIST
My bucket list is full of places I want to visit, with Greece at the top of the list and Alaska, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana close behind!
CHILDREN
I have three children, so I’ve had plenty of beautiful models and talented assistants over the years!
PERSONALITY
I’m an ENFP - creative, enthusiastic, empathic, optimistic, and warm.
ENGAGEMENT
My husband proposed on a cruise ship between Gibraltar and Morocco. So we don’t know what continent we were on when we got engaged!
FREE TIME
I love shopping for antiques, making our home feel hygge, reading historical fiction and spending time with my family.
