Category Archives: portraits

{carol}

I am blessed to have a mother that I look up to and cherish; I am thankful to be her daughter. It was an honor to capture her and her beautiful spirit, in the light I always see her in. This quote reminds me of my mom: “Keep your face always toward the sunshine – […]

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{me}

Sometimes self-portraits are the hardest portraits to take. It’s much easier to stay put behind the camera, but I think it’s important as a mother, as a wife, as a daughter, and as an artist, to remember to look at yourself deeply and always from more than one angle. Here is me, by me.

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{kendra}

This session took place during my favorite time of day for shooting. It was late afternoon and the light was just beautiful — it was perfect — and we were able to take advantage of some really beautiful places in Northern Iowa! The first time I met Kendra was at this session. Her dad drove her a […]

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{jayden}

What can I say, I seriously cannot believe that my cousin’s little girl is going to be a senior this year! I still remember her as a little baby! Needless to say, I was honored when my cousin asked me to take Jayden’s senior pictures. I looked forward to it for months and had so […]

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{spring}

  One of the best times in the desert is springtime. In the spring, the weather is perfect. With that, and the extended hours of beautiful light, come afternoons and evenings outdoors playing and creating memories. In my daughter’s case this includes playing dress-up and eating fruit! Of course I am there by her side, watching intently […]

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