I’m inspired by people and the places they choose to be themselves. By art, by the written word, by the people I love the most and especially my beloved. He’s my favorite person and he inspires me every single day.

I love the way a beautiful setting can soften everyone a little. Waterfront light at golden hour. A field that gives kids room to run. An old street, a front porch, a stretch of shoreline that already feels like home. Location matters. It sets the tone, shifts the energy, and gives moments space to happen.

What really pulls me in is what unfolds within that space. The way families settle into each other. The comfort of a familiar hand. The in-between moments that aren’t planned but feel exactly right once they’re captured.

I’m drawn to images that feel lived-in and intentional at the same time. A mix of guidance and letting things breathe. Something that feels natural, but still thoughtfully made.

That combination — good light, meaningful places, and real connection — is what keeps me inspired and coming back to the camera. ♥