Hi, it is so nice to meet you!

Making bios about myself has always felt a little strange, but the car is here so jump on in.

Photography has been an outlet for me most of my life. I always loved getting those disposable cameras from the store and seeing how the photos would turn out. For me, that was like getting a pack of Pokemon cards from the check-out lane at Wal-Mart. I also liked those and my husband loves to check for Pokemon cards every time we go to the store. Eevee was my favorite, in case you were wondering. I graduated from the disposable camera to a Kodak EasyShare. I won my first photography award at the county fair with that camera. I earned $10 for my hard work.

My family saw how much I loved photography and got me my first Nikon in 2010. That baby was attached to my hip, everywhere I went. Salt and pepper shaker on a table? Picture. Peculiar piece of metal near a tree? Picture. A dumpster in an alley? Picture. I was taking photos of literally everything. Things shifted when I started including friends in the photos. My junior and senior year, I started doing portrait photography and it only grew from there.

While writing this, I went and looked at old photos from this period of time and I feel so fortunate that I was able to capture the memories that I did. I want my shoots to feel exactly how it felt when I was showing up to a random field with my friends for an impromptu photoshoot. We were there to have fun and make the most of our time. That energy is unmatched and I hope to carry this into your session.

If you haven’t caught on yet, I’m a little sarcastic, but I also have a very soft heart. I cry during movies, yoga calms my soul, and seeing the emotions during weddings fills my heart right up. I will absolutely bend over backwards (sometimes literally) to make sure we get your photos. I keep things lighthearted because life is hard enough—your photos shouldn’t be.

Other Things I love:

• Music: I’m also a big music lover (yes, heavy metal included), and we go to Sonic Temple every year. If you’re going too, message me—we might just end up doing an impromptu photoshoot. I am also a huge fan of Beyonce, Miley Cyrus, Green Day, Fall Out Boy, and yes . . . Nickelback
• The Columbus Crew: Steven Moreira, please, never leave us.
• All fuzzy creatures: I especially have a soft spot for cats. My cat, Len Boi, set the bar very high. I'd love to meet your cats and pups to compare notes.
• Data! This may seem strange, but I love data analytics and diving deep into research.
• Painting: I love to paint and I love looking at paintings. My heart melts for impressionist style pieces.
• BGSU: I am a proud graduate of Bowling Green State University. Talons Up!
• Running: I never thought I would write this, but here we are. My husband is a Cross County and Track coach and this has become a consistent part of my life. I actually, genuinely enjoy running. See you soon, Cap City!

Speaking of my husband, I am very fortunate to have him in my life as I pursue my creative passions. Landon does such important work as a School Counselor. Not only does he support his students but he provides me with love and motivation as I continue this journey. I also draw inspiration from my mother, Sommer, who is a creative at heart and was also a small business owner. Being a local artist in Gahanna and the Columbus area is a dream come true.

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Thank you for taking the time to get to know me and my art. I've got a lot of love to share with the world. I am excited to have the opportunity to share my journey with you, and I look forward to working with you in the future.