I am an environmental portrait photographer located in the mountains of western North Carolina, about 45 minutes west of Asheville. Photography has been a lifelong passion of mine, and I am fortunate to pursue my dreams in a location with endless natural beauty as my studio. I have extensively travelled western North Carolina and have numerous favorite areas that make great backdrops for portraiture. I am also available to travel to my clients' favorite locations if they have one in mind! I feel portrait photography has to have an element of trust, openness, and respect in order to produce good results, and that it takes effort on both sides to reach that point. I am always excited about the times that my clients and I are able to work together to get to the heart of the story that good portraits should tell. I continue to be inspired by these conversations, as well as by my colleagues that so selflessly reach out to mentor and encourage with grace, humor, and generosity of heart. Over the past decade, I have won many awards for my photography, participated in group photography projects, and have been featured locally and globally in the commercial photography arena. Currently I am leading a photography group of middle school aged children at the Haywood County Public Library, Waynesville branch, every Thursday afternoon.

If you are in western North Carolina, I would love to meet with you over a cup of coffee and have the honor of telling your story in portraits.