I am privileged.


Just a few feet away from behind the lens, I get to see the version of you that’s usually reserved for those who are closest to you (and your pet when you are snuggling and speaking to it thinking no one else is listening).


A little smirk or an outburst of laughter that takes even you by surprise. The fleeting moments that simply happen. It’s one of the best parts of being a photographer.


Though we may have only just met, a little encouragement here or a lighthearted comment there will help the potential walls come down. Suddenly, you forget the camera is even there. That’s when the magic happens.


From where I stand, I get to witness something real-- your genuine personality beginning to appear. Maybe it’s the quirky look you give when something strikes you as funny or the way your eyes glance down when you think about someone you care about. Sometimes, your parent or best friend will whisper, “That’s so her” and I know exactly what they mean.


My job isn’t just to take pictures. It’s to help you feel seen. And maybe even help you see something real in yourself, too.

Beautiful high school senior female outside Liberty Theatre in Puyallup, leaning against brick wall, looking down.
high school senior female smiling while leaning against wooden bridge railing at Decoursey Park.
bride hugging dad just before she is given away to husband in sepia tone.
bride in playful moment, hugging daughter after ceremony, before reception.

I'll end with a shot of my daughter with her great big laugh. :)

My daughter in the studio laughing with a great big smile on her face. She has long straight hair, a blue shirt, in front gray background.