Associate & Second Shooting


For nearly a decade while living in North Carolina my primary business focus was providing great care to couples throughout their wedding season. From engagement and bridal sessions.. all the way to the much anticipated wedding day!


In 2018, life forever changed as our family of four moved from NC all the way to Des Moines, Iowa. The kids and I had never even visited the midwest prior to that first move and I fully expected only corn fields around us ha. I was happily surprised! During this time I flew back to the South to complete my final weddings, bridal and engagement sessions.


In 2019, I "retired" from my photography business for a bit so that our family could embark on two years of full-time travel together for my husband's job! It was crazy, and we lived almost entirely in hotels for two years straight!!!


When we landed back in the Des Moines area in 2021, I decided to begin pursuing my business again! In this season of going where life takes us, I wanted to only commit to sessions for families, kids, couples, etc. and knew I wasn't in a season of life to work on long term projects like weddings!


However, I do love to associate and second shoot. I've done several sessions and weddings for local photographers. My favorite times are when I was able to fill in for a last minute need and work hard to match a photographer's style that was a little different than mine!


As of 2024, my family and I are relocating once again! I will be back in the North Carolina area for Fall and Winter 2024 as we look for a opportunity to live and work in the South again. I am not interested in rebuilding my own wedding business, but I do miss them! My goal is to work with and for other photographers who have a need for an additional photographer!

Professional photographer in white shirt and jeans holds camera while posing against white wall.

Gear List

Nikon Z6ii (Main- Duel Slots)

Nikon D750 (Backup- Duel Slots)


Tamron 35mm 1.4

Nikon 50mm

Nikon 85mm

Tamron 70-200m 2.8


Speedlights, MagMod, reflectors, etc.

Have borrowed & shot with a canon mirrorless system as well!

Behind the Scenes

Bridal party in black dresses gathered around seated bride in white gown during wedding preparations.
Wedding reception dance party with colorful purple lighting and guests dancing.
Couple dancing in a grassy field with rustic barn in background.
Photographer wearing black lace dress carries baby while shooting at wedding reception.
Two photographers crouching to take photos during outdoor shoot.
Photographer capturing couple's portraits in autumn field with mansion in background.
Photographer arranging colorful floral arrangement with purple and pink blooms.
Wedding preparation scene with final touches being made to formal attire.

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Past Wedding Work

My Portfolio is a bit dated to when I stopped weddings in 2019, but I've stayed up to date with trends and still love to look for and capture emotion!
My favorite time of the wedding day is right before the ceremony and the reception! Weddings are also the only place I'm not super introverted, but I do require about 24-48 hours to recover from being an extrovert for a day ;)
Romantic sunset wedding portrait with couple embracing outdoors while holding a purple and white bouquet.
Black and white reflection of a bride in a lace wedding gown looking at herself in a full-length mirror.
Wedding party in pink dresses sharing joyful moment outdoors with floral bouquets.
Romantic vineyard wedding portrait with couple embracing among the grapevines.
Candid outdoor portrait of couple laughing together in casual attire with floral bouquet.
Intimate wedding portrait under white columned archway with soft focus effect.
Ethereal bridal portrait in a ruffled white wedding gown against autumn foliage.
Close-up bridal portrait showcasing pink and white bouquet with lilies and roses.
Elegant wedding cake slice with pink rose petals on blue plate with gold cutlery.
Dramatic mountain vista bridal portrait with flowing white dress in motion.
Romantic wedding couple poses in outdoor field during golden hour sunset.
Couple shares intimate first dance in rustic barn venue with dramatic lighting.
Wedding couple poses in garden setting with bride holding purple wildflower bouquet.
Bride in lace dress looks into ornate mirror during wedding preparations.
Couple shares intimate candlelit moment at wedding reception table.
Bride in off-shoulder lace gown holds white and green bouquet.
Elegant floral centerpiece with purple delphinium, white hydrangeas and curly willow branches.
Bride in flowing white gown poses outdoors with autumn trees in background.
Wedding couple shares first dance surrounded by guests in formal venue.
Romantic wedding portrait with soft pink bokeh effect in foreground.