my journey

I’m your typical small-town girl, raised with strong roots in faith and community. My story really began when I picked up a Kodak film camera in high school—and from that moment on, I never put it down. Photography quickly became my first love, a way to capture the beauty and emotion in everyday life.

Encouraged to pursue an education, I stepped into the salon world and earned my manicurist license, allowing me to build a stable career while still nurturing my passion behind the camera. For over 15 years, I balanced both worlds—dedicated, hardworking, and always creating.

I married my high school sweetheart, and we shared 18 beautiful years together. In May of 2021, my life changed forever when he tragically passed away in a motorcycle accident. My world was shaken in ways I never imagined, but even through the heartbreak, I chose to keep moving forward—one step at a time.

As time passed, I began to reflect deeply on what I truly wanted out of life. That journey led me to love again. I met an incredible man, and in April of 2025, we were married in the breathtaking mountains of South Dakota—a moment that felt like a new beginning in every sense of the word.

From apartment living to buying a home, and moving nearly two hours away to start fresh, I embraced change not just personally, but professionally too. For the first time, I had the opportunity to fully chase my passion—and I took it.

Now, here I am building something beautiful. I'm creating beauty, investing in my dreams, and even buying land for future getaways. I believe in love stories, in resilience, and in happy endings—because I’ve lived them.

So let me help you tell yours.