When I was three, my grandma took me to JCPenney for portraits. According to my grandma, I was in a terrible mood that day. I told her that, no matter what, I was not going to smile. They took the pictures anyway.. 

That picture of me pouting at a plastic rose? It sat on my grandma's dresser for 30+ years. It was her favorite. Not the forced smile version. The real, grumpy, three-year-old me.

That's when I learned the most honest moments make the best photos.

Growing up, my dad always had a camera in hand. When I moved to North Carolina to help raise my nephews, I finally understood why. I brought my camera everywhere; from fishing at the pond, to the first day of preschool. Those images aren't just photos; they're time machines back to the moments I never want to forget.

Let me tell you a story...

My photography style is natural and true to life. Whether we're in your home or chasing golden hour, I'm documenting your family exactly as you are - chaos and all. 

Because here's the thing: when kids get to play and be themselves, they forget the camera exists. That's when the magic happens. The real grins, the belly laughs, the tight hugs. And sometimes? The best shots don't have smiles at all.

My goal is simple: let loose, have fun with each other, and give you images that make you laugh, cry, and feel all the feelings every time you see them on your walls.

So if you're ready to embrace the chaos and capture your family's real story, let's do this.

Here's what that means for you: