PHOTO JOURNAL

Most treasured moments are never captured by the camera or posted to social media platforms. They are often kept private and cherished collectively by the people experiencing the love. This journal is a small peek into a few treasured moments that I have been lucky enough to capture. It’s an amazing gift to share little bits and pieces of their hearts with you and an honor to have photographed them. I hope you take the time to explore this body of work and find inspiration of your own.

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Funk Family | Fort Steilacoom Fall Baby Announcement
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Funk Family | Fort Steilacoom Fall Baby Announcement

Join Alexandra and Evan as they share their heartwarming pregnancy announcement amidst the picturesque beauty of Fort Steilacoom Park in the Pacific Northwest. With their beloved Goldendoodle, Baxter, by their side, they capture the essence of family transitions and fall magic in a series of stunning photos. Follow their journey of celebrating new beginnings and cherished family memories as they eagerly anticipate the arrival of their newest member

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Bartel - Graham Family | Session at Wilkinson Farm Park in Gig Harbor
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Bartel - Graham Family | Session at Wilkinson Farm Park in Gig Harbor

When I get an inquiry from a client who wants photos with their extended family I am there in a heartbeat. In my world, the more the merrier when it comes to making sure these important relationships are remembered for as long as they can be. One day someone will move away, and there might be a sudden loss or a change of family dynamics but that image of THIS season of the family will be documented to remember.

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Ryan |  Senior Photo Mini Session at Narrows Park in Gig Harbor
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Ryan | Senior Photo Mini Session at Narrows Park in Gig Harbor

Every year I get the honor to work with a handful of graduating Seniors around the Tacoma area. It’s so lovely to get the chance to chat with these students about all they look forward to in this huge life shift. We get to talk about their hopes and vision for how they want to shape their life. Every Senior gets to choose their location and what outfits they want to represent their time in school. Each one is colorful and passionate and different and I am so encouraged by each one that I get the privilege to work with.

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Hickok Family | Dickman Mill Park Tacoma Waterfront Family Session
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Hickok Family | Dickman Mill Park Tacoma Waterfront Family Session

Photographing my dear friend and Peyton's teacher from Busy Bee’s Preschool in Tacoma was an absolute honor. Over the last four years, her family has become special to ours, offering support during COVID, assisting in creating my new website, and hiring me for preschool photos. Our lives have intertwined in various ways, and meeting at Dickman Mills park along the Tacoma waterfront for a photoshoot during a beautiful August sunset captured the essence of our connection amidst the stunning Puget Sound backdrop.

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Kalinowski Family | Kalapaki Beach Golden Hour Family Session on Film
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Kalinowski Family | Kalapaki Beach Golden Hour Family Session on Film

Last summer in Hawaii, I seized the opportunity to photograph my sister-in-law's family on Kalapaki Beach with my Nikon f100 35mm camera. In just 25 minutes and one roll of film, we captured a delightful mix of family and kids' portraits, as well as sweet candid moments, highlighting the beauty of spontaneous connections that will be cherished for years.

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