Phoenix and Scottsdale area newborn photographer. Growing up, I always wanted to be a mom. I would have never imagined that this is what motherhood would look like. Some days are exhausting, some days are full of laughter, and other days all I want to do is hide in my bedroom with a pint of Ben + Jerry’s to escape the madness. I’m pretty sure every parent has a secret treat stashed away. Am I right? You’re thinking of that treat right now, aren’t you?

I’ll be honest with you, I never had aspirations of being a photographer. I wanted to be a pediatrician. I wanted to spend time with kids, helping them be happy and seeing them smile. Turns out though, when you visit the doctor it’s because you’re sick, which means you are not very happy. Who knew? Lucky for me, I found a different way to help kids smile, and it’s a lot more fun!

The very first time I picked up a camera was for our oldest daughter’s newborn pictures in 2011. I borrowed a DSLR camera from my brother, (thinking that I would be able to figure it out on the spot) in hopes of getting some beautiful images of our rainbow baby. The pictures from that experience, are in no way award winning, but they were the springboard that put me on the path to where I am today.

Life isn’t always perfect, and it shouldn’t be. It is those imperfections that make you unique.