My Journey as a Maternity, Newborn and Family Photographer: What got me here?

My love for photography began early on in my life. You could always find me with either a camera around my neck or in my hand and that has never changed. Capturing some of the most important moments of someone’s life is an incredible feeling. Whether it is a baby’s first few days on earth, an expectant mother’s glow, or a growing family, I love it all. Every opportunity I had to photograph a baby bump or newborn, I jumped on it. It was’t until my family moved to California that I decided to take the leap and turn my love for portrait photography into a business, and that is where my journey began. I invested in taking a certified photography course taught be a well-known Seattle, Washington professional photographer/educator. The course was designed to master studio lighting, posing, processing, branding, and marketing. My calling was to move from being an outdoor photographer to having my own studio, where I had control of the lighting and did not have to worry about what the weather was going to be or have to photoshop and remove distractions that you’d encounter in the outdoor environment.

My studio started to come alive. From fabric backdrops on a portable stand to a wall-mounted pull system with professional paper. From the large items like strobe lighting to the tiniest headbands and diaper covers. Oh, and I can’t forget the props….lots of adorable props to show off every newborn that visits my studio. Whether a baby boy or baby girl, I’ve got all the things. For those little ones that are turning one, I’ll take out the large wooden letters to showcase the milestone! You’ll see how much I love the little ones so I tend to lose track of time. I am also fairly confident that you’ll see my passion shine through in my work. I take pride in each and every shot.

so this is just a small glimpse into how I got to where I m today. I am in my happy place and living my dream when I’m in my studio. Bringing my artistic vision to life is a true blessing.