I am a wedding and portrait photographer based in Chesapeake, Virginia but love to explore new cities and venues. I am lover of natural light, travel and delicious coffee & wine. I'm obsessed with European architecture but appreciate modern design. You can usually find me binging on Netflix while I work or looking up new places to venture to with my husband, Drew. I am a self proclaimed cat lady and two little, furry ones reside in our home.
When I don't have my camera in my hand you may find me delving into new projects. I am the type that needs something creative going on in my life pretty much at all times. I bake, sew, paint and design stationary, to name just a few. Friends call me a mini-Martha Stewart. I love to learn new skills and add another layer to my life.
Growing up my parents took us on family vacations all over the country. I was instilled with the travel bug early on. In total, I have been fortunate to have visited 44 states, 17 countries across 4 continents. Paris has been my favorite so far and can't wait to go back. There are plenty of places left on my bucket list. Iceland, New Zealand and Prague are a few at the top.
Travel
Drew is the most humble person you will ever meet (and the most handsome, in my opinion). He is kind to others and has such a good heart. He makes me laugh and makes me feel incredibly beautiful, even on the days I don't wear makeup. The guy is still an old fashioned gentleman at heart and opens doors for me. It is one of the many things I love about him and his character.
My Husband
I come from a long line of bakers in my family. My great grandmother ran a bake shop out of her home in order to provide for her and her children. When your best friend is a trained pastry chef you know something is being created in the kitchen when we get together. Decorated sugar cookies are a favorite but I also love trying new cake ideas!
Baking
My first career wasn't photography. I graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture and a Bachelor of Horticulture: Landscape Design & Construction. My design background has allowed me to utilize a different skill set than most photographers have and has given me a different perspective when capturing a wedding.
Landscape Architecture