I launched my lifestyle photography business in February of 2019, but I started my professional journey several years before that as a travel photographer. My husband and I were living in London at the time, and I had the incredible opportunity to travel to six continents to photograph the spectacular world we live in. Some of my favorite experiences were tracking a wild puma in the Patagonia region of southern Chile, witnessing the funeral pyres while doing a puja on the Ganges River in Varanassi, India, seeing Masai warriors perform their adumu (traditional jumping dance) in Kenya, getting a flat tire in the middle of nowhere on the northern portion of the Ring road in Iceland, and visiting the ancient Hindu temples in Bali, Indonesia. 

I grew up in Florida and moved to NYC in the early 2000’s after getting my first undergrad degree (psychology! woot!) I was an avid hobbyist photographer at the time, taking mostly photos of my dog and friends on the frequent weekend getaways we took to get out of the city. As a result, I have an embarrassing number of photos of my dog sitting by campfires. 

Some other random facts about my time in  NY: I got a second undergrad degree (design and marketing) from Parsons, ran for and won a public election to be a delegate for my congressional district (it was soooo surreal and cool to see my name on an official NYC ballot!), sat on the board of directors of a non profit organization, fostered displaced Sandy (the hurricane) dogs, and met my husband online!

Shortly after getting married, my husband and I moved to London. While there, I decided to further my photography and camera knowledge by taking classes at The Photographer’s Gallery. I decided to pair my love of photography with my love of travel and become a travel photographer. While life as a travel photographer was always interesting, it didn’t lend well to starting a family, so we made the decision to move back to the states and settle near both of our families in Bethesda, MD. We now have a son, who will be a two years old in August of 2020.

 So: thank you so much for checking out my little corner of the internet! I’m so humbled and thankful that you’re considering allowing me to not only witness, but also document this amazing time in your life. I’m big on finding the beauty in everyday moments, and I hope if you don’t already, you’ll leave your session feeling the same way. It’s so easy to get caught up in the daily grind of chores, errands, and responsibilities… but  I love helping my clients reconnect with the intimacy and beauty of the small moments they share with their family that we all often take for granted.