The lens captures the smile, the thoughtful photographer captures the joy.

My strongest images tell a story and show unexpected moments between people and nature.

Through my photography I want to honor every moment of childhood. Sometimes you capture a smile, sometimes you capture a state of mind.

Sometimes the moment is more important than the pose.

Beyond smiles and blue skies, I believe the thoughtful photographer can uncover the state of mind, turning a picture into a story; a fleeting memory into a treasured keepsake.

The thoughtful photographer can uncover the state of mind, turning a picture into a story.

Through my photography I want to honor every moment of childhood. Sometimes you capture a smile, sometimes you capture a state of mind.

While big smiles are always welcome, I patiently capture honest expressions and unexpected moments.

Minimal posing and props helps people feel comfortable, beautiful and natural.

Patterns, textures and natural, outdoor settings bring my images to life.

My style uses minimal posing and props in favor of helping people feel comfortable, beautiful and natural.

My strongest images tell a story and show unexpected moments between people and nature.

Beyond smiles and blue skies, I believe the thoughtful photographer can uncover the state of mind, turning a picture into a story and a fleeting memory into a treasured keepsake.

I look for quiet connections between people.

As a mother of an active boy, the unfettered curiosity of boys is one of my favorite moments to capture.

I believe in capturing images of children in their purest forms of joy and curiosity in a natural setting.

Minimal posing and props helps people feel comfortable, beautiful and natural.

Genuine human connections bring my images to life.

Sometimes beauty is messy and perfectly imperfect.

This is my boy. All boy. My camera and I followed him into a thick brush where he wanted to show me a secret hiding place between the tall trees.

On all my photo shoots there is plenty of time for fun and shenanigans, too! 

While big smiles and blue skies are always welcome, I patiently capture honest expressions and unexpected moments between people and nature.

The lens captures the smile, the thoughtful photographer captures the joy.

I am hopelessly nostalgic for the memories of a good old-fashioned childhood: climbing trees, riding bikes, blowing bubbles and finding rocks. My photography honors every minute of it, scraped knees and all.

I believe in capturing images of children in their purest forms of joy and curiosity in a natural setting.

I look for quiet connections between people.

I am hopelessly nostalgic for the memories of a good old-fashioned childhood: climbing trees, riding bikes, blowing bubbles, digging for rocks. My photography honors every minute of it, scraped knees, giggles, messy hands and all.

Sometimes I look for the story, not just the picture; it's about the moment, not just the pose.

Sometimes I look for the story, not just the picture; it's about the moment, not just the pose.

This is my daughter. She usually only has two faces for my camera: serious determination or silly fish lips. As a photographer, I am always challenged to work with what I can get!

The lens captures the smile, the thoughtful photographer captures the joy.

I had the privilege of living in unforgettable Newport, Rhode Island for one year where I learned to love thunderstorms and the stunning colors and patterns of clouds they blew into the sky.

My style uses minimal posing and props in favor of helping people feel comfortable, beautiful and natural.

Instead of asking children to smile, I smile at children. I sit down at their level and say "hi." Sometimes I will ask them to show me a special toy or tell me about their favorite person or we will sing a song together.

Sometimes I look for the story, not just the picture; it's about the moment, not just the pose.

Through my photography I want to honor every moment of childhood. Sometimes you capture a smile, sometimes you capture a state of mind.

I am hopelessly nostalgic for the memories of a good old-fashioned childhood: climbing trees, riding bikes, blowing bubbles, digging for rocks. My photography honors every minute of it, scraped knees, giggles, messy hands and all.

Sometimes I look for the story, not just the picture; it's about the moment, not just the pose.

Genuine human connections, patterns, textures and natural, outdoor settings bring my images to life.

I am hopelessly nostalgic for the memories of a good old-fashioned childhood: climbing trees, riding bikes, blowing bubbles, digging for rocks. My photography honors every minute of it, scraped knees, giggles, messy hands and all.

My style uses minimal posing and props in favor of helping people feel comfortable, beautiful and natural.

Patterns, textures and natural, outdoor settings bring my images to life.

I patiently capture honest expressions and quiet moments between people.

Genuine human connections, patterns, textures and natural, outdoor settings bring my images to life.

A favorite photo of my two favorite subjects entitled "Priss and Vinegar." 

Thank you for taking the time to review my photography work. I look forward to working with you to create and capture unforgettable memories!