Ever since I can remember, I've always been the girl to pick up a camera. What started as taking photos of my friends just for fun quickly became something so much more. I was the one asking everyone to line up for "just one more picture," capturing late night laughs, game days, road trips, and all the little moments in between. I didn't realize it at the time, but I was documenting chapters of life that we would one day look back on and miss.

Photography began as a creative outlet, something that felt natural and exciting, but over time it grew into a true passion. As I got older, I started to understand just how meaningful it is to preserve seasons that pass so quickly, especially since becoming a mom. It's a time filled with confidence, change, anticipation, and so many emotions all at once. That's what I love capturing most, not just how you look, but how this season of your life feels.

Today, my approach blends intentional posing with natural movement so your images feel both polished and authentically you. I'm drawn to warm light, genuine laughter, and the quiet in-between moments that tell your story best. It's such an honor to document this milestone and create images that feel timeless, confident, and true to who you are in this once-in-a-lifetime chapter.

the girl behind the lens
 connor hawkins

MY LIFE OUTSIDE OF PHOTOGRAPHY

When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll usually find me soaking up life with my husband Austin and our two little ones. Motherhood has become my favorite adventure. The loud, messy, beautiful kind that somehow makes the ordinary feel unforgettable.

Most days look like homemade dinners, movie nights, sharing ice cream, long runs to clear my head, and saying yes to whatever adventure the kids dream up next. I love slow moments, good food, video games after bedtime, and creating a life that feels full of connection and joy.

At the heart of it all, my family is my greatest inspiration, and the reason I fell in love with preserving moments in the first place.