Happy Monday to you!  Today, I am so excited to share that my work is currently displayed at a local small business, and one of my very favorites, Grapes & Hops in Kankakee, Illinois! When we first moved to Bourbonnais, I met Amy and Terrance at Grapes & Hops and instantly knew we would be friends… […]

In 2013, I attended (the very first) Reset Conference in Champaign, IL. I “knew” Karin Doolin from the Central Illinois photographer community on Facebook, but I had yet to meet her in person. That March day marked our official meeting! Karin is the kindest soul dedicated to serving others and making life better for those […]

Just last week, I had the amazing opportunity to meet a small group of photographers, photograph two children models and a family model alongside them, and enjoy our time getting to know one another in the photography industry! Talk about #communityovercompetition! This was so fun, and I can’t wait to do it again! I learned […]

I’m all about sharing and helping others because I have seen first hand what a little care and guidance can do when given by a peer in the industry! At the start of my photography journey and business, I had a mentor named Laura, who quickly became a lifelong friend. The time she took to […]