"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

Roxanne Engstrom

These ladies have so many roles but they’ve added biz builder to the mix with Zyia Active. We captured their team & moments to share their love of great active wear and building their businesses on their terms. The best vibe was how FOR each other they are! I had such a blast capturing them. […]

Building Community & Biz

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Chris & Kim’s intimate wedding in a forest preserve with just family was 2 years ago and I was able to capture those sacred moments. The older kids kids tearing up during the vows was beautiful. That was just 2 years go and so much has changed for their family! It was a privilege to […]

in just 2 years…

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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

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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.

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 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

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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

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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

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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”

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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!

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