I believe that it came from growing up in a military family and moving around. In any case, it's one of the reasons I incorporated destination photo shoots and retreats into my business.
One of things that brings me the most joy in life is being a mom. I have 3 daughters and 1 son and they range in age from 8 to 24 years old.
I have always been drawn to personal growth. Even the books I enjoy reading most are around self-improvement, emotional growth, self-actualization.
I was blessed with a stable and loving family, but even still, being a teen wasn't easy. I didn't play sports. I wasn't super popular. Nor was I bullied. What I did struggle with was figuring out who I was, establishing my own identity, making friends and navigating challenges and self-doubt. It was a struggle that would follow me into adulthood. It would be a long, beautiful journey of self-discovery.
I am passionate about empowering women and teens. Through portraits I help them cultivate a better relationship with themselves. I create empowering and soul-affirming photo experiences crafted to capture each client's unique story and personality. I now have a unique coaching framework that integrates coaching and photos that is all about reframing and affirming your highest value.
I am a multi-passionate, collaborative, solution-focused life coach and photographer. I hold certifications in life coaching, self-love, teen life coaching, youth mentorship and EFT/TFT energy work also known as tapping. I also hold traditional degrees in Interpersonal communications and English. I am a completely self-taught portrait photographer with over 8 years experience behind the camera.