A camera’s been basically glued to my hands since childhood. I didn’t fall in love with photography because of the technical stuff, but because of the way it can make someone light up when they see themselves. That’s what I want for you: to feel beautiful and confident in front of my lens.

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I’m inspired by the Arizona desert, vibrant colors, and people who love out loud.

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Ashley + Adam // Oklahoma Baby Reveal

This is a super personal blog post and I’m snifflin’ and wiping my eyes as I type.. This weekend I was able to visit Oklahoma with my mom to see my sister and brother-in-law for their baby gender reveal. And now some of you may be thinking.. “cute but why is this a big deal?” […]

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