NOTHING IS MORE PUNK ROCK THAN OWNING WHO YOU ARE
IF YOU ASK ME
Spending my formative years in the punk rock scene taught me the importance of coming together as a community & accepting people for who they are or aren't. I carry that mentality with me to this day, especially when I’m photographing people.
Coming into our session my only hope is that you show up as yourself & own it. Whether your vibe is silly or moody. Looking straight into the lens or daydreaming with your eyes closed. A modern, simple set up or a mixture of color & movement. I want you to look & feel like yourself, so you can truly see yourself in the photos! And love what you see.
I try to be the hostess with the mostest
(AT MY PHOTO SESSIONS)
If you come to my house expect tap water & some unsalted almonds (maybe) — sessions are a whole different story. I’m playing your favorite tunes, there are snacks on hand, we’re talking about life, & making ourselves at home in the space. Before pictures start we’re going to get nice & centered. Releasing all the built anticipation & jitters, frees us up to focus on having fun now that we’re here!
I’VE HAD ALL THE JOBS
My school really showed me how to create spaces that make you feel something & how things spatially look can communicate a mood or impact people in a particular way. It’s always on my mind when I’m framing shots or preparing a scene.
ART STUDENT OF INTERIOR DESIGN + PHOTOGRAPHY
I cannot understate the value of knowing how to make people feel welcome, chit chat, & multitask at the same time! After all my conversations with patrons I truly feel like you can find common ground with almost everyone & anyone.
BARTENDER AT THE GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC HALL
My mom’s friend owned a photo studio & that’s where I spent my afternoons. It was an old photo studio with film, 90’s backdrops & static poses. I learned to use a camera here AND how not to pose people (lol).
FOREVER PHOTOGRAPHER
Nothing teaches you how to problem solve or calm nerves quicker than working a wedding! You really have to be intuitive, & understand what people need, in order for them to keep enjoying themselves!
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Aka best job yet! It’s really made me value having a good work life balance. I think about how I can invest in outsourcing or planning, so I’m able to spend more time where it matters most, with my family.
BEING A MOM
This job was really just an excuse for me to hang out with friends. Each piece that we made was supposed to be like all the others, but since we were creating with our hands no two items were exactly the same.
CERAMICIST
“the more you show up for it, the more you call into it”.
Throughout my business (and life) I’ve always believed
You show up for your business —
That’s exactly what you’re doing here —and I need you to know how major that is.
From one small business owner to another, I understand what it means to invest your hard earned money in yourself & take this leap. I want to do everything I can to make this experience feel 150% worth it.
AND I SHOW UP FOR YOU
