"Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can't remember who we are or why we're here.” 
Sue Monk Kidd

Stories that matter

Emily won my FREE Lifestyle Session giveaway to celebrate the launching of the new website!! I love gifting people the gift of photography of what they hold most dear. Emily was so excited and wanted to capture “the every day love and beauty of our little family.” Aaron and Emily invited me into their home […]

Sweeney Family in their neighborhood- Chicago, Il

family

July 11, 2020

We took a quick couple of days away to celebrate our 19th anniversary (coming on July 7th). It was much needed time for just us. The world has changed and things were very different but the time to reflect on us and take time away from the kids was a blessing. There was lots to […]

Weekend in Milwaukee, Wi.

travel adventure

July 1, 2020

 The last time I saw Patricia and her twin brother Mark was when they graduated 8th grade. I was their history teacher and theater director (they starred in our rendition of a Midsummer’s Night Dream) and when she reached out to invite me to capture her family I was so excited to see them again. […]

wonderfully made & a family legacy

family

June 24, 2020

Hi friends! I’m sharing a bit about my approach to partnering with organizations to capture & share your story with dignity, integrity, compassion, & excellence.

Storytelling for your organization

organization

June 23, 2020

Joy embraces these words about her right now. It is so rad to see Joy step into more confidence each time we capture her and this creative portrait session we wanted to capture Change, Risk, & Joy in her personal story and for her biz as a brand ambassador with Monat (check her gorgeous curls…seriously!!). […]

Change, Risk, & Joy

creative-portraits

June 23, 2020

I loved being invited to capture this sweet & fun family again. The are so funny! Especially watch that little Jack- he is my people that boy. This time we captured them in their community and it was a blast. Thanks Liz & Jeff & kids- your family is so much fun & beautiful.

“we love to crack each other up”

family

June 22, 2020

Graduates of 2020 WE SEE YOU & We love you. So much has changed but we want to say congrats & celebrate your accomplishments. 2020 Graduate Mini Sessions were so much fun!! My daughter graduated 8th grade this year & my hope and prayer for all graduates this year is that they know they are loved and […]

2020 Grads!

creative-portraits

June 20, 2020

We are doing school like never before; remote or online learning has been required because of the current pandemic and so many of us have had to shift our lives in ways we never planned.  There is a lot of loss for students, teachers, parents, and community members but there are also amazing educators rising […]

“we are doing school like never before”

organization

June 19, 2020

It is Juneteenth. Please read more from Jemar Tisby about why this should be a national holiday here. We celebrated today by learning more of the history, getting a treat (because kids celebrate with treats ALWAYS), watching the LIVE Free to Be with The Witness BCC today,and praying together. Lord, help us to raise our […]

“this is not enough” AND “I never thought I would see this in my lifetime”

organization

June 19, 2020