I am a native-born Texan who has only recently returned home after being away nearly a decade (my husband and I served a combined 13 years in the Navy!). On a normal day, you will find me sleeping in as long as the kids will allow, having coffee with my husband and frantically trying to keep up with the day to day grind of watching three little ones ages six and under.
Happiness to me is walking aimlessly around the library, and I have the bad habit of bringing home more books than I will ever be able to read. My all-time favorite movie is Jaws, but to be fair, I always have to watch Jurassic Park when it's on TV, even though we already own it. I am a fourth-generation Texan on both sides, and I desperately hope to see Machu Picchu in my lifetime. I am a graduate of Baylor University and the University of Texas in Austin, where I met the man who would become my husband. He was nothing like the middle-school lists I had compiled of what my future husband would be--he was so much better. He taught me to be a better communicator and a more selfless person. 13 years of marriage, 3 kids, 7 homes, 3 states, 1 dog, 3 cats and countless fish later, I can say it's been a wild ride, but there is no one else I would have wanted to go through it with.
Early in 2022, I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. This diagnosis has rocked our world and brought about many changes. Thankfully, I have managed to keep working throughout most of my treatment so far, but living with cancer continues to expand my world view and how I approach preserving memories for families.
What I'm About
I seek to be genuine, both in my life and my photography. I have tried so hard at times to be someone I’m not, and have discovered I am a much better person and photographer when I focus on the beautiful imperfections instead.
I am drawn to people’s stories. From the moment I talk to you, I want to hear about the things that make you a unique individual.
I am drawn to creativity and look for ways to incorporate your own creativity into every session.
I am drawn to beautiful imperfections. Peeling paint in faded colors, whisps of hair in the wind, the way shadows fall across someone’s face. All of these things can stop me in my tracks.
I am drawn to the beauty that I find around me in Anna, TX.
I love to celebrate all walks and stages of life, from the very beginning to the very end. We are all on a journey–I want to celebrate every chapter of our stories.