I'm a portrait photographer, and my favorite clients are the ones who almost didn't call me.
The people who hate being photographed. The dads who show up because their wives made them. The kids who are already done before we've started. The moms who are so busy making sure everyone else looks good that they forget they're supposed to be in the photos too.
Changing the way people feel about being photographed is kind of my superpower.
I've been behind the lens since 2005, and what I've learned is that the best images don't happen when everyone's perfectly posed — they happen when people forget I'm there. My sessions feel less like a shoot and more like a play date, an adventure, a chance to just be together. The photos are almost a side effect.
I especially love families. Dads tell me it didn't feel like a chore. Moms tell me they actually relaxed. Kids ask when we're doing it again and if I have marshmallows. That's what I'm going for every single time.
I'm based in the Raleigh area and I'm genuinely excited to explore it with you — new city, new locations, new people to collect.
If you've been putting off photos because you don't think you're a "photo person," that's exactly why you should reach out.
Let's go on an adventure!
I have a BA in business and have received training from Hanson Fong, Carl Caylor and the Colorado Photography workshop.
My wedding photography has been published in Arizona Weddings, featured in Buzzfeed and Pretty Brass Tacks.
As a portrait photographer I received the Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Award for family photographer in 2011.
My corporate catalog includes: Unmarked Beauty and Wellness, MEB Property Management, Orange Theory, SweetLeaf, Zen Nights, Chicken Alley and more local small businesses.
I am experienced with many locations and photography styles. The photograph style may differ from assignment to assignment, but my commitment to quality and craft is unwavering.