There is a lot that goes into my business that has nothing to do with taking photographs.


I work in Omaha, NE and travel anywhere. I haven't chosen a niche because I still love everything and I'm growing this business and studio. So I photograph graduating seniors, families, weddings, corporate events, headshots and branding. I've organically found success out of my curiosity for life and love of people. These are some of the things that I believe make me successful.


I read. A lot. Sometimes to become a better photographer or business owner, and sometimes simply to become a more thoughtful human being, or for fun only. I take workshops in photography, yoga, anatomy, posing, inclusive communication, business and whatever else makes me curious. I believe we owe it to ourselves and to the people who trust us to remain students of our craft. I want to be able to direct peoples bodies with the most mindful and inclusive verbiage, respecting the energy they bring to the space.


I invest in my business, too. I buy and maintain professional equipment. I carry insurance. I pay my taxes. I keep business savings. And when someone pays me for a session, I don't consider that money mine until I have done the work and delivered what I promised.


That matters deeply to me.


Money represents someone's time and labor. When you hand some of yours to me, I want to hold it with the same respect I would want someone to have for mine. Professionalism isn't only beautiful photographs or showing up on time. It is stewardship. It is keeping promises. It is doing things with integrity even when no one would know the difference.


I also believe deeply in making room for people.


I want every person who steps in front of my camera to know they belong there. Every body, every identity, every kind of family, every way of moving through this world. My job is not to make you fit into a box no matter how big or small. There are no boxes LOL. My job is to pay attention closely enough to see what is already there and represent it with care (and style of course).


That same philosophy extends beyond photography. I teach yoga, vision casting, retreats and more. I volunteer. I donate my time and services when I can. I care about my community, about animals, about bodies, about people feeling safe and seen. None of these things exist in separate little boxes for me. They are all part of how I choose to move through the world.


And I am still learning.


I hope I always am.


I don't want to arrive at some imaginary point where I decide I know enough. I want to keep understanding everything better. Keep learning new technology. Keep questioning old habits. Keep becoming a better photographer, instructor and business owner.


But mostly, I want to keep becoming a better human.


Because ultimately, the person behind the camera is part of the photograph too.