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Image above by the amazing+wonderful Sarah Jurado

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I’m a sucker for a great moment. I’m pretty good at living in the present, but I constantly find myself wrapped up in my favorite nostalgic moments of the past. Not entire days, or weeks, but those split seconds that make you smile from the inside out. I love anything real, raw, and unfiltered, which is what these moments that I always talk about really are. When I suggest a pose in a session, that isn’t raw, but when I suggest a pose and then the people I’m shooting crack up laughing, that’s real, and that’s the moment I’m looking for.
[ Thankfully we're HILARIOUS, so you will laugh A LOT]

Once I really discovered photography that was it for me. The fact that this crazy device is fast enough to capture those moments is unreal, and being able to document the connection between people makes me indescribably happy. There’s nothing I love more than watching people interact, seeing the love and the raw emotions, anticipating moments, and being able to freeze them forever.

I grew up in Pequot Lakes, MN, surrounded by beautiful lakes and a family that taught me to love + respect this gorgeous earth that we’ve been given to play on. I try to be mindful of that in my daily life and in my photography, as well, and am making an effort to offer locally-sourced prints and products that are easy on the environment.

From Pequot Lakes I moved to Duluth, London, Dublin, St. Paul, Minneapolis, and now call Tacoma, Washington home. That cute boy above is Scott. He’s my co-dreamer, photographer, sanity-keeper & make out partner.

If you’re interested in booking a photo shoot click “contact” up at the top and let me know. (If you’re not sure yet you can still connect with me. I’m not scary, I promise). I can’t wait to meet you!

Some of my favorite moments in my life (keep clicking to see all of them…):