I believe photography is all about capturing those beautiful once-in-a-lifetime moments in life. Because they pass by so quickly, I love taking pictures that help people to remember the little details. The looks you gave one another on your wedding day. The curve of your belly just weeks before your little one was born. The size of his tiny hand in yours during his first days or weeks of life. How cute she was that summer she lost her first tooth. The excitement in her eyes during her senior year of high school. The feel of that day when everyone stopped what they were doing and you actually had the whole family together in one place!

I love photographing people - capturing those tiny moments. Life is beautiful, and if I can take a photograph that will help you to remember how beautiful these brief moments are, then it is all worth it.

My interest in the arts began years ago – with finger paints and crayons and a little blue 110 camera. I joined the art club in elementary school…and middle school…and high school. I went to hear the photographer speak at my high school’s career day. I think I knew even back then that photography was what I loved, but I worried about the practical side of things. So, I set off for college planning to pursue a nice, “sensible” major in biomedical engineering! It wasn’t long before I realized that was not the direction for me. I finally gave in and majored in the field I really loved – art, with a focus in photography. I graduated from Taylor University with an art degree in 1998.

I worked for seven years as a graphic designer and photographer at a local Muncie, Indiana studio, spending much of my time doing designs and photographs for cds and promotional material for musicians and bands. On the side, I started doing wedding photography and found that I loved it! It is an absolute thrill, a joy, and an honor to capture the memories of such an amazing day that joins two lives.

I’ve been blessed to be able to do a good bit of traveling along the way – especially in India and Nepal – and all of my travels have only increased my desire to portray images of the beautiful people and places that I have seen. I’ve begun to see beauty in the smallest moments, and I’ve used my camera as my tool to be able to share those moments with others.

In March of 2006, my husband and I welcomed our daughter, Arya, to the world. I left full time work and began my own photography business, which gives me the opportunity to take care of my sweet little girl while doing the work that I love. I couldn’t be happier.