Recap 2016

Dear 2016,

You have been hard, the biggest challenge of my LIFE, but you have also been a blessing. This year brought me my son, Nicolas, it brought me answers to my health, and it also brought me so many wonderful photo sessions. I say this every year, but I TRULY mean it when I say this, "I am so lucky to be able to be a stay-at-home-mom AND continue working on my passion - my photography." Yes, this year may have been a lot slower because of my Dystonia and yes I had to turn down many clients, but every chance I had to pick up my camera and photograph another family was filled with such a sense of JOY and pure BLISS. Thank you for every single person in my life. I am incredibly grateful for your endless support and love.

2017, I am ready for YOU! I am ready for a year filled with accomplishments, for more answers, for more joy, and more photo sessions with my wonderful clients! 

Ruby Dent

This family...I have so much love for them. I have had the privilege to photograph George since he was four months old. And here he is now, sweeter than ever, and proud to be a big brother to his sister, Ruby. He quickly introduced me to her as soon as I walked in their home and made sure to give her plenty of kisses throughout the morning. I absolutely LOVE how their home has so many special touches from their families. We got to incorporate a few special things, like a quilt that was Justin's grandmother and Marlee's flower band that she wore on their wedding.   Marlee and Justin, I am BEYOND grateful for your trust in me to photograph these special moments. I cannot wait to be a part of their next milestone.

Thank you

I just wanted to take the time to thank everyone for all the support, love, and encouragement you have given me in the last couple of months as I navigate through Dystonia and transition to a family of four. God has truly blessed me with a husband who has been so patient, my parents who have been my rock, and my two little miracles - my sweet Daniela and gentle Nicolas. I know Dystonia was put into my life for a reason. Everyday has its challenges, but everyday I keep pushing to find answers and strive to better myself. Life is a roller coaster, but I still find the beauty in every moment. 

Work has been put down in my priorities list lately, but am slowly starting to feel capable of picking my camera up and photographing families again. Photography has been my passion ever since I developed my voice condition. It has become my outlet of expressing myself every since. I have my AMAZING brother to thank. He was the one who introduced me to this beautiful world of photography. It brings me SO much joy to capture other people's lives as they enter parenthood, or get engaged, or simply photographing kids playing in the park. It helps me forget about the pain I have, it lightens my days, and it makes me feel ALIVE! 

To those of you who I had to cancel shoots, thank you for understanding and for your compassion. I will be taking on a few sessions for the rest of 2016. I still need to be careful and gentle with my energy. However, I know 2017 will be an amazing year! :) 

Thank you again. To my family, friends, and my dear clients.

I am so grateful.

"I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder." G.K. Chesterton

The Hinman Family

Anjli has a very special place in my heart. She was one of the midwives that attended me during my first pregnancy. She was always so loving, supportive, and made me feel like a strong woman who was about to become a mother for the first time. Anjli's love and support made me feel like a friend, not a patient. Her tender care for women is so inspiring. I was so honored when she emailed me to photograph her sweet family. Her son, Avi, is a week younger than my daughter - and he was such a joy to play with and capture his beautiful personality! 

Anjli & Jeremy, thank you so much for allowing me to photograph these sweet moments! :)

Claire Turns ONE!

Sweet Claire turned one last month and I was literally in awe of her beautiful long hair! She was so fun to photograph and chase around. We listened to music, danced, hugged her dolls, and ate Cheerios. I love this age so much and seeing how they view the world in such a different perspective. I always leave family sessions inspired by the little ones. I can honestly say that I feel so lucky to have such a beautiful job.