Real life is beautiful. That’s exactly what I love to capture in photos.
I’m a self-proclaimed perfectionist, but my perfect moments are are the ones in which I can see you being yourself — the goofy, genuine, perfectly imperfect and starstruck-kind-of- love moments. They’re all real and beautiful. If you’re uncomfortable and awkward in front of the camera like I am though, I have no problem creating poses that look natural.
I’m a native of Dallas and now reside just outside Austin with my crew. I lived as an honorary Californian for 10 years, and was named after the City of Santa Monica where my dad was born. I still call it my second home. I love to travel to capture those special moments of family members and friends with whom you share the most important relationships. That includes weddings, portraits, proposals, lifestyle and more. And when you look back on your photos, you will feel like you’re in that moment again.
Natural light is my jam, and my images are edited in a rich and colorful style. I like warm, rich, vibrant photos.
I care deeply about people, and I’ll happily go the extra mile for my clients. I will carry your dress and veil as you walk between photo locations, practice patience and play some favorite songs if your little one is having a tough time sitting in front of the camera (believe me, I know how stressful that can be and I never judge). I enjoy getting to know you and your family because I actually want to know all about you. I not only love freezing your special moments in time, but I cherish the relationships I get to build with my clients.
Mi Familia.
These are my people. They are the ones who inspire my eye, and are my reason why. I’m ashamed to admit my own family photo is long overdue for an update, but you get the idea. Ellie is a whip smart little lady born with the most tender heart, who has an affinity for dinosaurs and bugs; the perfect sister for a little dude who loves the same. Evan has kept me on my toes from the very start, and also loves anything that races on 2 or 4 wheels just like mom does, and he is competing with Ellie for the most snuggly child. They are both stubborn (I have no idea where that came from) but they’ll run the world someday. They make me question every day who is really the boss. Heath is my yin and grounds me when my overthinking and perfectionism starts to get the best of me, and supports me in every way. He’s the best teammate.
