You are my ‘why’.
There, that’s it—carry on. LOL. No, for real, have you ever been asked “what’s your ‘why’?” I used to ask my students this question dailyyyy in the second grade classroom I taught. “What’s your why? Why are you here? Why are you doing what you’re doing? Why are you learning what you’re learning, why are you waking up every day and pushing towards thaaaat goal? …why?”
God has always, and will always have better plans for me and my life. It was probably in the 5th grade when I mapped out my life, but God changed or stalled so much of those plans. My most favorite changed-plan has been my career. I’m smiling now typing this because I think God has a sense of humor and I love that I got a front row seat to it.
You see, I dreamed of being a teacher. You don’t work 3 jobs calculating 18 hour days, or pay college tuition on credit cards just because you ‘maybe kinda want to be a teacher’… I worked my tail off. It was an absolute dream being in the classroom. Those kids were my kids and the memories I have with them will always make my heart ache for more.
When we had our second child, Eli, it financially didn’t make sense to return back to work. I fought with God and my husband Garrett just about every other hour of every day. I wasn’t the nicest. I hateddddd leaving my dream job where I felt like I had so much purpose. As much as I loved being with my children, I felt so alone being a stay-at home mom. I was mad at God for taking away my 'happy place’ in the classroom and amongst my peers; and frankly, I spiraled into a pretty deep, dark and lonely depression. I lied to my doctor, lied to my husband, and lied to my friends… Until one day I was invited to a Bible Study Fellowship group in Tampa. The day I was there was the day I realized I was exactly where God wanted me to be. There was a total peace that hit me like a wave. I know God placed me here, in this moment… To be still, to enjoy the chapter I’m in, and love on you and your babies.
You see, my ‘why’ is you…
My clients, the connections, the love I get to witness and capture; my soul feels it. I wake up everyday excited about my photo sessions . I smile through editing, and cry when you express your gratitude for captured memories. Why do I do photography? Because when I thought teaching was how I was going to touch the world, God broke me down, stripped it away, and gave me so so soooo much more once I stopped fighting Him. He gave me time with my babies, time with good friends, and a less stressful schedule. He has given me hundreds of clients to form bonds with, new moms to encourage, photographer friends to mold me, and ultimately He’s given me time ‘off’ to be in His word at Bible Studies. I’m forever grateful for photography.
I can’t wait to love and serve you through my photography soon!
Meet the rest of the team
Meet Morgan!
The BOSS who runs the show
Morgan might be in a whole other state, but girlfriend get’s work done faaaaast! She answers all messages, books your sessions, and sends invoices. She legit runs the show and I’m so grateful for her dedication and love for this type of work.
Morgan is married to the craftiest hubby, who I swear lives in the garage, and two perfect tiny humans. The 4 of them live in Hanson, Kentucky, which is really funny to me considering I swear I look like a Hanson brother.
Morgan started running the business side of things for me in January 2020 and she’s been a super huge blessing to me and this business! Because of her, I’m able to focus on what I really love doing- shooting, snuggling newborns, editing, and chatting with clients! Thanks for joining the team, Morgan!
Meet Paige!
Paige is the sweetest girl you’ll meet and is super fun to be around! She’s my extra pair of hands during newborn sessions and I’m so thankful to have her!
Paige attends Keiser University where she’s studying to be a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer! She dreams of working with expecting mommas in the OBGYN offices around the Tampa Bay Area! How cool is that!?
Welcome to the team, Paige!