Here is a brief outline of my journey and what I'm about.
I first fell in love with photography while pursuing my bachelor’s degree in Design Arts at the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay. During my time there, I learned the principles and elements of art, the power of visual metaphors, how to communicate emotion through a photo, and how to “see” a photograph for everything it represents.
Most of my work experience has been in the field of video production, as a Graphic Designer/Animator. My career has mainly consisted of creating a wide spectrum of videos for everything from car dealership commercials to informative healthcare videos. Through this experience, I’ve learned a lot about advertising, branding, and how to effectively and efficiently help a client’s vision come to life.
I've been side-hustling in portrait photography for a while – focusing on mainly families, engagement, maternity, and senior portraits. I love capturing emotional connection between people, whether it be the way a family laughs together, the playful smirk between a couple, or the curious expression of a child. It’s about freezing those candid, authentic moments in time.
In 2023, I chose to refresh and expand my skill set by returning to school at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, earning my Photography Specialist Technical Diploma. During my time at NWTC, I learned a lot about studio lighting, numerous tools and techniques to experiment with, and put simply, I started playing with food.
My husband and I appreciate the culinary arts, and I guess would be considered “foodies”, so naturally I was drawn to photograph it. I love the way textures and colors create a sensory experience that makes food photography so engaging. If done right, a photograph can make the viewer feel like they can almost taste it. I am committed to finding the most effective solution for each project through thoughtful design and strong visual storytelling. From fine dining to food trucks, bakeries to breweries, I aim to create images that make your audience stop, look closer, and connect with your craft. Whether you need images for your website, menu board, print ads, social media, marketing campaigns, or even abstract beauty shots to decorate your brick-and-mortar, I am here to help you build brand identity, increase engagement, and drive sales.
One of the main reasons I decided to venture further down the photography career path is my daughter. I want to show her through example that she can build a livelihood doing something that ignites a fire in her belly. Her and my husband are always willing to help me with my projects, whether I want to brainstorm ideas with them, or if I need a hand model, or someone to pour the sprinkles for a cupcake shoot. The three of us are always seeking adventures – kayaking down a river, exploring new cities, collecting unique rocks on a beach, attempting to paint along with Bob Ross, or even just trying our hand at a new recipe, shooting a game of pool, or playing Catan – all of these things usually with some form of ‘90s alternative playing in the background. We strive to live a colorful life filled with creativity, curiosity, and compassion, because that’s what it’s all about for us.
