My Number One Piece of Advice for Planning a Wedding
In our media-driven culture, there is so much emphasis on appearances. We want pretty photos for our socials and to hang on our walls. We want our wedding guests to be wowed with beauty and elegance. And let me be clear - there’s nothing wrong with this! Beauty is so essential to the human experience, and I’m a firm believer that making things beautiful is a good and worthy investment - and a part of our human nature…
Birthed: Why I Decided to Become a Doula
The word doula is greek for “one who serves,” which I find to be a beautiful meaning for the word. The heart and posture of a doula is to come alongside and lovingly serve families as they enter the sacred portal of birth and bring a new life into the world. I truly believe that the way a person is born matters, and it is so important to prioritize experiences of safety, comfort, empowerment and connection in the birthing room.
An Artist at Heart
Whether I am documenting a wedding, a birth, or a family in their home, my intention is the same: tell the authentic story of what is true, good and beautiful. When I have the privilege of taking a person’s portrait, I strive to capture both the truth of who they are, and reveal their inherent beauty.