It has taken over 50 years for me to believe that I too, have a beautiful and amazing story. I will never forget the first time I looked in the mirror, the first time I saw and held a photo of myself; and truly loved who was looking back at me. Throughout my life I have been a survivor and have struggled with not knowing or understanding who I am or how I belong. Tears of joy and happiness filled my eyes and streamed down my face and still do, as I fell in love with and deepen my love of me.
Struggles with who we are, who we want to be, or how we look and feel are not uncommon. We are our own harshest critics, we identify every slight imperfection, and find all our flaws, and miss the opportunity to celebrate the beautiful and amazing things that make us the special person that we are. I have always admired those who have the courage, confidence and self-love to live unapologetically as who they are, celebrating and embracing the things that make them special.
Instead of turning away from the mirror or the camera now, I love to turn toward it, to see the beautiful me imperfections, little weird things, and all and celebrate myself!!
Which is why I absolutely love when I have the privilege of help others along their journey of loving who they are, imperfections, little weird things and all. Are you ready, to find your courage, your confidence, and your self-love, or maybe you already have, either way, I want to help You Share Your Beautiful and Amazing Story in portraits that celebrate YOU!!🎉
"The greatest think you'll ever learn...is just to love and be loved in return" Moulin Rouge
This is me...
This is the me that wants to help you live and share your beautiful and amazing story!
I admit sometimes I cannot believe it is me, but it is!
This is the me that loves to laugh, smile and even cry.
This is the me that is kind, gentle, loving and caring.
This is the me that loves to sing and dance.
This is the me that loves her boots!
This is the me that loves to explore.
This is the me that loves to be creative.
This is the unapologetic me!
This is the me that is confident!
This is the me that is full of hope not fear!
This is the me that LOVES ME!!
How I Love To Help People Live and Share Their Amazing Stories
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Photography
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I would love to help you celebrate Your Beautiful and Amazing Story through empowering portraits, amazing first impression branding and headshot portraits , or creating lasting memories of your special events. Clients have loved creating beautiful wall art, albums, and treasure box collections to celebrate themselves and loved ones in portraits. I am honored to be internationally published, and winner of national and regional awards and be a Masters of Photography and Certified Professional Photographer through the Professional Photographers of America(PPA).
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Speaking and Training
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It's always a privilege to be invited to share through speaking or facilitating training sessions for others. I would love to help you and your organization. I have experience in developing and delivering programs from an hour to all day for groups from small to large. This has included for associations, photographers, and businesses that have focused on leadership, business and marketing, photography and mental health care. With nearly 30 years of business and entrepreneurial experience in small to large organizations, and serving in leadership and advisory roles. I have earned my MBA, BS in Business, Master Photographer and CPP.
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Featured Stories/Articles
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Periodically, I also write short stories or feature articles that support the effort help people live and celebrate their amazing story. These range from personal care, to business and leadership and photography. You can find some of these here Blog
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Philanthropy
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Paying it forward or giving back has been a core value of my life and my work. I am happy to share that through a combination of contributions of time, services, and money giving back to help others is a core part of my focus. This has included helping groups providing and caring for the hungry, those with mental and emotional illness or challenges, and supporting groups that help youth who have been bullied or struggle with identity.