All Alaskans know that spring here looks a little different than spring in the Lower 48 (known to non-Alaskan as the Contiguous United States). We don’t even really refer to it as Spring, the month of April is more often referred to as “Break Up Season”.

Sometimes it amazes me how large and how small our world can be and I don’t think I’m alone. That’s why shows like “This is us” are so popular. The way our lives crisscross, intersect, and part is fascinating.

Before I’d ever even picked up a camera, aside from maybe a disposable. I, like many preteens, started my journey in the work force babysitting. Placed conveniently across the cup-de-sac were some family friends with two little girls. The oldest being Brooklyn and then little Madison.

know me you know I love a simple, elegant, and intentional aesthetic soooo, yes please!! We settled on a local field sprinkled with wildflowers and a fantastic shot of the mountains and you can see for yourself that the result was perfection.

Cierra and I go so far back you’d have to squint to see it, and even then you may not see the beginning of this story. I’m talking excessive amounts of glitter eye shadow, Backstreet Boys bumpin’, stick straight bangs, and more bathroom mirror selfies than I’d ever like to admit. I’d share a few […]

Proposal stories are one of my favorite things to relive with my couples during their engagement sessions! It gets you talking, it gets you laughing, and reliving a major moment in your relationship! Katrina and Josh have a particularly adorable story, and it started with the help of a child. Josh enlisted the help of […]

One thing that makes seasons in Alaska special is they are quick and intense!! Except winter of course. When Ava reached out for her senior portraits fall was in full swing and it was AMAZING!! We had SO much fun exploring a local park in the beautiful fall weather, and I LOVED how she planned […]

“There are many capable women, But you surpass them all” – Proverbs 31: 29. Those are the words that Jared quoted to Chloe just before he proposed. “I mean, they’re perfect words to describe her” he said. He quoted the verse. He got down on one knee. He asked the question. and then, he dropped […]

High school was where I first picked up a professional grade camera. I had the most wonderful teacher. He made the world of photography easy to understand, he let creativity run free, and he made learning so much fun. He absolutely encouraged each and every one of us that it was possible to make a […]

𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙩. I cannot stress this saying enough when it comes to planning your wedding. Especially in these times of uncertainty! People will tell you there are things you just must have at your wedding, but it’s not true. This blog is going to help you consider some aspects of planning a wedding and […]