I come from the nonprofit world, where mission, vision, and values aren't just words on a page - they guide every decision and shape how organizations show up for the people they serve. I've found the same is true for how I approach photography. These statements reflect what drives this work and how I hope to show up for you.
Mission
To document life's most significant moments with presence, authenticity, and care - creating a shared experience where connection matters as much as the images themselves.
Vision
A world where people experience their milestone moments through genuine presence and connection. Where photography isn't about performance or transaction, but about being truly seen by someone who shows up fully because the work matters to them too.
Core Values
Mutual presence over transactional service
The relationship and shared experience matter as much as the images. This work brings me joy and keeps me close to people, which makes me a better photographer for my clients.
The relationship and shared experience matter as much as the images. This work brings me joy and keeps me close to people, which makes me a better photographer for my clients.
Photography as practice, not just profession
This work serves my own need for presence and meaning. I've discovered that I turn to photography in emotionally raw transitions in my life - it's the ultimate practice of mindfulness and true presence in the now. That personal investment shapes how I show up for you.
This work serves my own need for presence and meaning. I've discovered that I turn to photography in emotionally raw transitions in my life - it's the ultimate practice of mindfulness and true presence in the now. That personal investment shapes how I show up for you.
Honoring emotional truth
The full emotional reality is welcome; no performance required. You don't have to suppress emotion or be someone you're not. The partnership we create becomes a gift to both of us.
The full emotional reality is welcome; no performance required. You don't have to suppress emotion or be someone you're not. The partnership we create becomes a gift to both of us.
Ease over perfection
Not taking yourself (or myself) too seriously. Embracing the unexpected and imperfect as part of the story.
Not taking yourself (or myself) too seriously. Embracing the unexpected and imperfect as part of the story.
Operating Principles
Documentary integrity
Guidance when helpful, but never manufacturing what isn't there.
Guidance when helpful, but never manufacturing what isn't there.
Working with fewer clients, more intentionally
Limited availability and careful fit ensure I can show up fully for each person.
Limited availability and careful fit ensure I can show up fully for each person.
Welcoming people as they are
All body types, family structures, and life circumstances. Your milestone moments happen in the spaces and rhythms that are actually yours.
All body types, family structures, and life circumstances. Your milestone moments happen in the spaces and rhythms that are actually yours.
Ongoing partnership
Staying connected beyond gallery delivery, available for future milestone moments and memories as life continues.
Staying connected beyond gallery delivery, available for future milestone moments and memories as life continues.
Ready to learn more about me and how these values show up in my work?