And I'm so lucky to have the opportunity to work with people during their most special moments in life. Couples celebrating their love, parents-to-be living in that sweetly awkward, "What are we getting into?" moment. New parents in the midst of "Wow, we have a new little person!" Families coming together to enjoy each other for special birthdays, anniversaries. When you want photographs of these precious times in your life, I'm there to capture them and tell your story for you and your loved ones for years to come. It is, truly, the essence of life.

I bring that same passion to professional headshots, business lifestyle and branding photography and commercial work, as well. Every moment is worth an amazing photograph. 

Credentials? Yes, I have some of those, too. I am a member of the Chicago Photography Center's (CPC) Founders' Circle and served on its Board of Directors. I also serve on the Board of Directors of the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce, where I was voted the 2009 Chamber Member of the Year, and 2018's Above and Beyond Award. I share my passion and experience with newcomers to the art through classes and workshops. I've been published, interviewed, and filmed for a reality TV show (see below if you want to know more!). I love exhibiting my personal travel work and have been featured in several gallery spaces around Chicago. 

Thank you so much for stopping by, I hope we get to meet soon!

My path to full-time photographer is not an entirely typical one. I spent my former life in IT, first for Accenture/Andersen Consulting and then in my own consulting practice. I traveled a lot, worked a lot...and wasn't feeling a lot of joy!

So, I took a deep breath and jumped, turning a life-long passion for photography into a full-time business. It's been over 20 years since I made that leap and I've never looked back. 

I love absolutely everything about what I do. I love making photographs. Of anything. Of everything. Of everyone. The challenge of bringing out the natural beauty and unique personality in every thing and everyone in front of my camera is what I love the most!

Meet the photographer.