strangers are just new friends
and i can't wait for us to be friends!

Photos of me by Jon Canlas

I am not cool, but I am fun!

I refuse to be swayed by trends, but choose instead to create images your grandchildren will cherish long after you're gone.

I have chosen to embrace the fun, lighthearted side of photography, but I am very serious about doing my job well. My promise to you is :

*Photo Sessions will be upbeat and easy
*I will come prepared to your session and if you'll let me, I will guide your family through the process to great photos
* I will help you prepare for the session with detailed information on what to expect, plus any help with outfit and location choices that you might want!
*I will use my 10+ years of experience to respond to any and every issue or setback we might encounter. Yes, even crying kids. Yes, even bratty kids. Yes, even kids who threw up on the way to the session (uh huh that has happened, more than once!)
*I will help you make the most of your new family images by offering high quality products and assisting you in choosing wall art that is beautiful and fits your style. No more images living forever on hard drives! ;)
*The images I create will be ones you treasure for years to come!

I BELIEVE IN:

Seeing the beauty in life, letting kids be kids, good manners, showing your love

I'm NOT ABOUT:

Taking things too seriously, seafood, celebrities, perfection

YOU CAN FIND ME:

Making travel plans, snuggling my kids, making the best quesadillas, or in nature trying to soak in all the beauty of the earth

daily rituals

Morning scriptures, Diet Coke, homeschool

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watching:

DRINKING:

READING:

CRAVING:

The Office, Schitt's Creek, or Outlander

a cold Diet Coke

something by Brene Brown

Mexican Food

You Can Find Me...

listening:

photography podcast

My Favorite Things

Exploring - close to home or far away, I want to see it alllllll

my happy place!

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Give me a day in the mountains and my soul is at peace.

My family is everything to me! I am a mom and wife first, and I'm so proud of the life we are creating together.

My Favorite Things

Oh Texas, you have my heart forever! I love living here and love the flavor and culture of my beautiful state!

my favorite thing

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Laughing with family or friends is my most favorite thing. Life is meant to be enjoyed!

Photography isn't just what I do - it has been my way of connecting to the world and the people in it for most of my life. I've always said, even if I lose my sight or the use of my hands, I will always find a way to make photographs.

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let's work together

I love working with dynamic people like you...and it would be such an honor to be your photographer. Whether you have your own ideas for the shoot or want to hear my suggestions, we will work together to create images you will LOVE!

did we just become best friends?