A Little About Me...
I'm happy to say I've lived in Pittsburgh all my life, with the exception of my college years. Pittsburgh is such a great place to raise a family, it's good to be settled here. From a very early age I was called an "artistic type" and I remember playing with my mom’s camera as a child. I still have the photos I took of my dolls. I fell in love with photography again — not surprisingly — by taking pictures of my own children. Besides balancing the crazy life of a busy wife and mother (I also teach pre-school) in 2011, I took the risk of starting my own photography business. It continues to be an incredibly rewarding endeavor -- one of the best decisions I ever made.
My Philosophy...
In our fast-paced and seemingly out-of-control lives, I believe, more than ever, that photography is a relevant and important art. We are consumed by work, school, family functions, after-school activities, endless to-do lists, not to mention the choke hold our electronic devices have on us! My hope each time I walk into a portrait session, is for the families to be present in that moment. Instead of worrying about the perfect outfits and the perfect pose, I want them to relax and simply focus on being together. It's amazing how quickly a subject's real personality comes through if you let them relax. It's my job to capture these true and authentic moments. Because these are the images you will treasure most.
I'm happy to say I've lived in Pittsburgh all my life, with the exception of my college years. Pittsburgh is such a great place to raise a family, it's good to be settled here. From a very early age I was called an "artistic type" and I remember playing with my mom’s camera as a child. I still have the photos I took of my dolls. I fell in love with photography again — not surprisingly — by taking pictures of my own children. Besides balancing the crazy life of a busy wife and mother (I also teach pre-school) in 2011, I took the risk of starting my own photography business. It continues to be an incredibly rewarding endeavor -- one of the best decisions I ever made.
My Philosophy...
In our fast-paced and seemingly out-of-control lives, I believe, more than ever, that photography is a relevant and important art. We are consumed by work, school, family functions, after-school activities, endless to-do lists, not to mention the choke hold our electronic devices have on us! My hope each time I walk into a portrait session, is for the families to be present in that moment. Instead of worrying about the perfect outfits and the perfect pose, I want them to relax and simply focus on being together. It's amazing how quickly a subject's real personality comes through if you let them relax. It's my job to capture these true and authentic moments. Because these are the images you will treasure most.
