I’m drawn to travel, good coffee, long hikes and backcountry camping, theology and philosophy, art and poetry — particularly the work of Mary Oliver. My life is shaped by curiosity, beauty, joy, and attentiveness. That same attentiveness is what I bring to my work.

I began photographing at nine years old, documenting summer camp memories. In high school, through yearbook and a photography course, my interest deepened. Eventually, that path led me to weddings — where I discovered a profound appreciation for documenting gatherings filled with meaning, legacy, and love.

Mary Oliver’s poem The Summer Day asks what we plan to do with our “one wild and precious life.” It reminds us that everything is fleeting — that this moment, right now, will never exist again in quite the same way. That’s why I do what I do. I want to document your life with your people as it is — honest, beautiful, joy-filled, and once-in-a-lifetime.

You deserve photos of your memories that are created with care, intention, and deep respect for how precious they truly are.

If you feel the weight and wonder of this season of life — I’d love to help you preserve it. Reach out, and let’s create something meaningful together!

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