the journal

First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes a baby in a baby carriage! Now sweet baby Bradlee has made her entrance into this world and I could not be more excited for Russo and Jordan. I have photographed these two since it all started with their engagement photos back in October of 2017, then […]

Champagne pops. Sweet snuggles tucked away from everyone. The sound of true laughter. All of this sums up Chelsea and Austin’s engagement session at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. They were just the most fun, adventurous couple to photograph. They were absolute naturals in front of my camera! I actually met Chelsea when one of my best […]

The sweet snuggles. The precious looks they give you. The way they know when somethings wrong and that you just need that wet nose touching you to let you know everything will be alright and that they are there. The love a dog give us is such a genuine love. A beautiful gift. Regardless of […]

I’m scared. Terrified. So much so that I question myself on whether or not I want to bring another child into a world that doesn’t value EVERYONES life. I cannot even fathom the way black individuals or parents feel. In a sense, I am glad I am a part of this world when the Black […]

Losing someone never gets easier. Missing them and love them so deeply once they are gone never gets easier. None of it is easier. We just find a new normal without them, even though none of it is ever “normal” again. Losing a sibling is one of the worst pains I’m sure there ever was, […]

Graduating from high school is one of the most precious and rewarding times in a young adults life. Imagine not being able to wear your cap and gown, walk the stage, and celebrate with your friends as you embark on your journey into adulthood. With a pandemic, Kris was not able to do any of […]