- I’m mostly self-taught (read LONG hours reading and studying and LOTS & LOTS of practice over the years). I’ve taken a professional photography workshop here/there as well. I’ve been SO blessed to have a successful photography business this quickly.
- I have been married for 10 years and have 3 wonderful children – our 5 year old boy/girl twins and our 2 year old son.
- I was previously an elementary school teacher for 4 years before having our twins in 2007. ;) I’m currently homeschooling our children during the school year and plan to continue (they do have social skills, lol).
- I went with a team of 13 women in Jan 2012 to Ethiopia representing Soles for Jesus.
- I like to watch documentaries. I read a lot. I always read before going to bed.
- I very very rarely book sessions on Sundays because we go to church as a family and also try to reserve that day as our family day.
- We have a garden in our backyard in the growing season. It is so fun growing your own food!
- I am a night owl. Although mornings do come a bit too quickly when you have three children ages 5 and younger.
- I’m not a fancy person (although I sometimes would like to be). Nice jeans and a top will do. I’m a fan of being comfortable.
- I use exclamation marks and smiley faces a lot!!!! I smile when I type a smiley face.
- I listen to the radio almost all day. This is the station I listen too (online and also all over the USA). KLOVE
- I strive to be a devoted follower of Jesus. Nothing brings me more joy and peace.
- I was a VERY shy child and teenager. I do not consider myself shy any longer. When I meet my clients I often feel like we are great friends within a very short period of time. Perhaps sharing in such amazing periods in their lives, there is a little something special in the air.
- I’m a homebody. Dinner and a relaxing backyard summer campfire with friends ranks as one of my top fun things to do.
- I use a Nikon D700 and a 50mm 1.4G . I previously used Canon, but I am very pleased with my Nikon equipment.
- I adore both squishy curled newborn images and lifestyle photography – so I do a bit of both. I am highly critical of my own work. I desire every client to love their images.
* Photo above courtesy of my good friend Suzzane Brown of Simply by Suzy Photography in Chicago.
