What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing reflects the time, care, and full creative service I bring to every session—from planning to delivery. And yeah, I know this is an investment. If it helps, we can set up a custom payment plan that works for you.
If you’re just price shopping, I might not be your person. But if you want someone who’s going to fully show up for your moment, tune in, and tell your story with care—and deliver a gallery that actually feels like you—you’re in the right place.
Want to save 15%? I offer a thank-you discount to clients who let me share a few favorite images in my portfolio. It’s optional—but a great way to support my work and get a little bonus back.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I’ll ask about what matters most to you—what you want photographed, how you (or your love) want to feel, and any details you already know. You’ll know what’s happening every step of the way.
Before the session, I’ll walk you through what to expect: how to prep, what to wear, when to show up, and how we’ll flow. If you know how to pose—amazing. If not, that’s literally what I’m here for. I’ll make it fun, relaxed, and way less awkward than you think.
I’m always your primary photographer. I also work with two associate photographers (sometimes called "second shooters") I trust deeply, so if your session calls for more angles or coverage, we’ve got it covered.
After the shoot, I carefully edit and deliver your high-resolution gallery. You’ll have personal usage rights, ability to download your files, and plenty of ways to enjoy your photos—on screen, in print, or wherever you want to keep the memory alive. You'll be able to access high quality prints and we can create an album to outlast the digital era.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I’ve been photographing for over ten years—part-time professionally, lifelong personally.
I’ve studied editing, lighting, and composition, and I use Adobe Creative Suite for post-production (a.k.a. processing and editing). I’m a member of the Professional Photographers of America and always learning something new about photography—it helps that I love it and can nerd out for hours.
I’m also a registered nurse and a coach, which shapes how I hold space, communicate, and read people’s energy. I’m especially attuned to folks who are neurodivergent, queer, chronically ill, or just plain camera-shy.
If you’ve ever said, “I’m awkward,” we probably have a few things in common. So I’ve got you.
Most of all, I’ve learned by doing—and by listening. My approach is intuitive, people-centered, and always evolving.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I’ve been taking pictures since I could hold a camera, but I started taking it seriously over ten years ago after I was volunteered to step in to cover a few family and friend weddings.
At first, it was just a way to connect—with movement, emotion, creativity. Then it turned into one of my biggest loves. Photography has become my favorite way I connect with people.
Now it’s my business, built around the things I care about most: presence, creativity, love, and documenting real life—while it’s happening.
What types of customers have you worked with?
My favorite clients are romantics, artists, families, and small business owners who want photography that feels like storytelling.
They’re not just checking “photographer” off a list—they’re creating an experience. They care about energy, emotion, and the in-between moments that often go unseen. They want images that feel like them—and still make them smile in 20, 30, 50 years.
I often work with creatives and professionals. Many are queer and neurodivergent. Some are camera-shy. Some are deeply expressive. But all of them want photos that feel real to their experience.
My favorite clients—much like me—want to document what’s special about this moment of time, before it becomes memory.
Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?
My favorite clients are romantics, artists, families, and small business owners who want photos that feel like storytelling—not just a task to check off.
They’re not just hiring a photographer—they’re creating an experience. They care about energy, emotion, and the little in-between moments most people miss. They want images that actually feel like them—and still make them smile in 20, 30, 50 years.
A lot of the folks I work with are creatives and professionals. Many are queer, neurodivergent, or somewhere in the middle of figuring things out. Some are camera-shy. Some are total goofballs. All of them want photos that feel real to their experience.
The people who book me—much like me—want to hold on to what’s special about right now. They want to create a memory, before it slips into history.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Look past the price tag.
Ask yourself: Do I actually trust this person with my story? Do I feel seen, heard, and safe with them? That matters way more than a good deal. Does this photographer have the experience I need? Can they work in low light or under stress? Photographers help shape collective memories of the most important moments, so trust your gut.
The right photographer won’t just show up with a nice camera—they’ll bring presence, care, and the ability to catch what’s real.
What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?
Start with what matters most—not just what you want photographed, but why now? What’s worth remembering or celebrating in this moment? And what would it mean to have photos that actually feel like you?
Think about where these images will live—on your walls, your feed, your hands years from now—and how you want to feel when you see them again.
Also ask yourself: Do I want this to be quick and transactional, or intentional and collaborative?
The right photographer isn’t just someone with a nice camera. It’s someone you trust in your personal space and with your story. Someone who really sees you—and makes something that lasts.