You might notice my portfolio features a lot of feathers, fur, and wide-open spaces alongside human faces. Spending time tracking and photographing wildlife across wetlands and trails has shaped exactly how I approach lifestyle and portrait photography. It's taught me the ultimate art of patience. I never rush a session; instead, I know how to sit back and wait for the genuine smiles, the unscripted laughs, and the quiet moments in between.

My time spent photographing wildlife in the Dayton, OH area and across the country also taught me how to anticipate a split-second moment. When you are waiting for a bird to take flight, you have a fraction of a second to catch the action. I bring that exact same hyper-focus to your sessions, capturing a fleeting glance, a quick burst of laughter, or a subtle, loving connection before it passes.

Because my roots are firmly planted in the outdoors, I have spent years studying the nuances of natural light. I don’t rely on heavy studio setups or artificial flashes. Instead, my expertise is grounded in chasing the "golden hour," understanding how light dramatically shifts and moves through the trees, and finding the most flattering, organic glow for your portraits. I know how to work with the sun, the shadows, and the environment to create images that feel warm, timeless, and completely authentic.

Whether we are shooting a cozy family session in a local park or exploring a scenic trail for an engagement, I am entirely at home in the elements and know how to keep your session relaxed, fun, and completely adventurous.