"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

Ready to take your brand photos from “meh” to magnetic? from “ok” to OKRRRRRRRRR? ✨Here’s the real deal: creating images that connect with your ideal clients isn’t complicated but it does take time, strategy, intention, and leaning into your unique personality. This is why I always say I do not roll up to your shoot […]

If you want scroll stopping images DO THIS….

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October 11, 2025

You’re showing up.You’re posting. But something still feels… off, right? That’s what I call the emotion gap.When your content looks polished on the outside, but doesn’t actually connect on the inside. It doesn’t say anything special about who you are and what you offer.  I used to think I had to look “perfect” to be […]

You are posting but something feels….off

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October 8, 2025

You know I tell the truth about building a brand and business I love and there is no gate keeping here! Having systems that support my definition of success, support an excellent client experience, and give me back time was something I recently invested with Colie James and her program Systems in Session. She has […]

Scaling my Business with Less Overwhelm & More Value- Podcast feature with the GOAT of systems Colie James

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September 24, 2025

Let’s talk headshots… Let’s be real: being in front of the camera is never easy. I get it- it is vulnerable and we can all feel nervous and wonder- what will I look like? I got you. The good news? You don’t need to be a supermodel to get headshots you love. You just need […]

How to Feel Confident in Your Headshots (Without Feeling Stressed)

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September 20, 2025

Ashley from Omorfia Designs welcomed us into her beautiful home in South Dakota for a brand storytelling sessions with her right hand woman Cami there to help share their passion for interior designing. Omorfia (a Greek word meaning beauty) is the name of their company because of their connection and passion for seeing and creating […]

Omorfia Designs Inc

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August 16, 2025

Rebecca Sayad and her partner Diala Alnasir are a new team with Illinois Realtor Partners and reached out to create strong visuals to launch their team. They are realtors and community experts in Woodridge. They want their brand to be seen as approachable, compassionate and knowledgeable in whatever their clients real estate needs may be. […]

Trusted Team: Rebecca & Diala

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August 12, 2025

I absolutely do not take it for granted that I am invited in to your stories again and again. It is a gift to see your family grow and change. I was able to photograph the Dee family again during my quick trip to Chicagoland. Their youngest son Sean joined their family since our last session […]

Dee Family

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August 11, 2025

Deepti Sharma is triple board certified in Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine and wants to continue to grow her reach to help her patients live their best and healthiest life possible. We had a blast co-creating images to launch her brand! Deepti wants her clients to feel seen and heard and understand the […]

Wellness and Wholeness

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July 22, 2025

It is ALWAYS going to be a great day when I get to photograph the women of Pinup Studio! Our Brand STorytelling Session was a perfect time….ahem… excuse to have a pool party. The strong brand and Pinup’s leadership of Christina Kirkey planned the details and we collaborated for my first ever branding session where […]

Pinup’s Summer Pool Party Brand Session

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July 15, 2025