About
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— About
HI THERE, I’M SO GLAD YOU STOPPED BY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHO I AM AND WHAT I DO.
I have lived all over the globe - planting roots in over five countries and seven states (and counting). My husband and I currently reside in Italy, where I am maintaining my skill set as a photographer while we live abroad. I am an extroverted introvert and an INFJ who is equally right and left-brained. And though I love a good surprise and a little sprinkle of spontaneity here and there, I can be a bit of a compulsive planner. I am almost always barefoot and prefer the sunshine and warmth to the drizzly cold. I like to surround myself with pretty things and people who make me laugh. I am a lover of vinyl records, themed parties, art museums, road trips, coffee, Sunday mornings, and Netflix marathons. My love for photography began many, many moons ago when I was first introduced to my grandmother's black-and-white photo albums as a little girl. I remember turning each page with such awe and wonder; as I studied every face, creating elaborate stories in my mind about the lives of the people posing before me. With each distressed page, a new story was told, speaking directly to my heart song. It was all so magical and romantic. These people were a part of MY story; a part of what makes me, me. I saw myself in their embraces, their laughter, and the glimmer in their eyes. I was instantly transformed. With every page turn, I wanted to know more - I wanted to connect, to learn more about my family and more about this beautiful thing that was used to capture these moments. Since then I have been fascinated with other people’s family photo albums, their framed pictures on display, and their old VHS home videos of vacations and celebrations. It was at the age of six when I was given my first film camera - a little black Kodak Star 110. And that folks, is how it all started. As they say, “the rest is history.” It was not only the beginning of my photography journey but one of self-discovery which is how I uncovered my life's calling - photographing people. My work is inspired by connection, dramatic landscapes, delicious golden light, vibrant color, and perfectly imperfect life moments.
I am lucky enough to be married to a man who is simply the bomb dot com. Not only is he the kindest human I know, but he is the coolest too. He has brawn and brains, looks, and charm and has an equally adventurous spirit as mine. He loves fiercely and is a true Good Samaritan – always doing whatever he can for those in need. He makes this girl’s heart swoon every single day – I am beyond blessed and endlessly grateful that I get to do life with such a babe and call him my best friend! Together we have two pups, Frankie & Penelope. Frankie is our 11-year-old German Shepherd - Corgi mix who is sassy in every way. I swear, she has no idea she’s an actual dog. She is wicked smart and loves learning new tricks. Penelope is our 5-year-old Mini Aussie mix who is larger than life; she is always happy and ready to have fun. This little lady is all dog. Born to be your best friend and companion, she takes her duties very seriously. She loves learning new tricks, running, and playing fetch.
I love my little family. Life is good.
