There’s no other career I can imagine myself doing, ever, other then being a professional photographer. Recently I’ve thought about what I would do if the market becomes so saturated with new photographers, that I would fade away? As many of my friends & clients become knowledgeable in the profession that I, eat, sleep & breath, I wonder who I will continue to make art for?

I’ve decided to let you know, Failure for me, is not an option.

I don’t come from a life a privilege nor do I sit at home with a plan B. I don’t have fancy car, I share a humble mini van with my husband. I put myself through college to be an artist & came out with the hope to better the world through it. There are many sacrifices I’ve made to get here, passed through a few hardships on the way, but by never having the option for failure, I am the photographer I am today.

After speaking this weekend with a mother who is caring for a child, because the child’s mother is Iraq, & also hearing of a family who lost a son, & recently attending a funeral where life was truly remembered in photographs, I will not fail. We can not prepare ourselves for the unknown, but simply capture today. It’s not only my passion, but my call on life.

I’ve chosen to stay on this path, not because of the food it puts on the table, but because I’ve seen lives changed by it. Everyone should know what is it like to be beautiful. I love this career because it can change a person, it helps people grieve, it can give a reason to celebrate.  Photographs bring laughter, tears  & truth.

When I am not photographing your family, I assure you I’m reading about how to do it better,  or attending a workshop on lighting.  I play with kids to discover new tricks to show their genuine smile. I also watch Disney movies-so I have something positive to talk about. I attend social fundraisers, because even before photographs, time is the greatest gift I can offer.

If you’re struggling with the thought of having your (or your family’s) portrait created, and hung on your wall. Let me say first, it’s not about you. It’s about them, everyone else. Every time a portrait is created, I believe a bit of your legacy is documented. Every time you  fill your walls with portraits of  your family, your legacy is shared.

For eight years  I’ve been Inspired to tell your story  in the most honest way. I hope to create your legacy in photographs, it’s never to soon to start.

Sometimes I just need to share something from my heart

This has been my song of the week…..which means the song I listen to over and over again while working in Photoshop. It’s an old song, but yet still as powerful as ever, very personal to me. So here you go, my Inspiration of the week.

My Place in This World

Some of the things I am thankful for this year,  there are many many more….

Strangers who smile, it’s something so simple
My Mom, for far too many things to list
Mentors, I am blessed to have many
Foot rubs, there are never enough
Health, & doctors & nurses who bring babies into the world each day
Visits from old friends
Contacts & glasses
Photoshop Actions
Bouncy chairs
Hosanna Lutheran, and how they show God’s love to everyone
My dad, I had no idea how smart/handy he was until I bought a home…with broken things
My husband, who would be at the top if this list was in order, for his patience with me
Cousins, you know who you are!
Random notes from clients, from the the heart
Photography, there’s no greater profession
Sharpie markers & BFF’s who understand why!

and Olivia Love, who has made us a family and amazes me each day.

Olivia 3 Months Old

(No Way!)

(Daddy buried me in clothes)

What are you thankful for this year?>>>

Something different, for cat lovers

I have many things I want to tell you and show you. I have not gone far, as it may appear from my lack of posts lately, I have had many sessions I want to share with you, soon!

But today I would like to share a link to a funny little site I crack up every time I watch there.

CLICK HERE

the new blog site is almost up and running, stay tuned for the new look, and new link from my web page!

Wedding Dance

In case you haven’t heard about or seen this, I wanted to share it with you. I caught a glimpse of it last week when it went around between my facebook friends. I am not sure who the Minnesota photographer is but you catch a peak of him in this video, I am curious to know how the rest of the wedding day went with such a fun wedding party.

To the dancing wedding party Way to be unique and fun! To the viewers: enjoy!

Minnesota Dancing Wedding Party