Marissa 2020

My youngest niece is a senior in high school which means that I have been taking senior portraits for family for 21 years.  When people ask how long I have been a photographer, I can't answer them. Was I a photographer as a young kid when I lined up my stuffed animals and took their portraits with my little 110?  Was I a photographer when I photographed my friends and family so I could learn to use a camera?  Was I a photographer when I took my first senior and family photos?  At the time, I was quite proud of myself but looking back, they were quite atrocious. :)  Was I a photographer when I worked for a sports photography company or was it when I acquired my business license and took portraits for my own profit?  I would love to say that I have been a photographer since I was in elementary school but I had no idea that playing with a camera would turn into a business.  Really, the journey into photography probably began with the first senior session 21 years ago.  It was that moment when I strove to take a meaningful portrait and realized that I wanted to learn how to make it better every time.

Wilson Family

I have been photographing this family since the girls were little.  Every session, I look forward to see how they have grown and changed.  Time passes so quickly.  Those little girls are now beautiful young ladies.

One of my favorite photos from our first session...they were so adorable ;)

Cullin, Senior 2020

Another classmate with a kid graduating from high school.  I am in denial that I am old enough for that to be happening.  :-o  Cullin was happy, energetic and adventurous.  We dodged horse poo, climbed ravines and trees, visited multiple tractors and all of the family pets.  This farm session is a wrap! :)

Bloom Family

Life does not always go as expected and neither do photo shoots.  Sometimes little ones are super happy and sometimes they want nothing to do with taking photos at all.  I am so thankful for every client who sticks with it and makes the most of every situation. :)