I am a professional wedding, portrait, family, commercial/editorial photographer based in Salt Lake City, Utah and Yelapa, Mexico, with frequent work in Park City and the Teton Valley of Idaho and Jackson Wyoming.

I specialize in capturing authentic moments, creating timeless images that reflect the beauty of your most memorable experiences. Whether it’s an intimate elopement, a family gathering, or a unique editorial project, my goal is to provide heartfelt and creative photography that tells your story in a natural, candid way.

My Style.

With a photojournalistic approach, I document the candid emotions and fleeting moments that make your wedding unique. My style is unobtrusive, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the joy of the day, knowing that I’m there to capture every significant detail. You may not remember seeing me amidst the laughter and love, but when you look back at your images, you'll find the essence of your celebration beautifully preserved.

Highlights

• I’m based in Utah and the greater west and in Yelapa, Mexico. I split my time between the two because one has mountains and the desert and the other has rivers and the ocean -and really, who can make that choice?
• I’ve been married for 23 years and have one little girl and two small dogs that sometimes wear sweaters. 
• I went to art school, twice. The first time in the 90's and in Minneapolis, earning and Associates in Arts with Certifications in Technical Film Analog Photography, Darkroom Photo Development and studio lighting. The second time in the 2000's at the University of Utah earning a BFA Photography and Digital Imaging with a minor in Print Making. 
• I like people with authenticity. I like people who have quirks and people who can’t tell a joke with a straight face. These are my kind of people.
• I’m originally from Minnesota. Enough said.
• I’m not above telling you a dad joke in order to make you laugh, anything to save you from your awkward smile-for-the-camera-face. 

My story

I photographed my first wedding in Minneapolis in 1997. At the time I was a college student managing a campus darkroom. I shot that first wedding on film -it was a long time ago. Digital photography had just come on to the scene, but it all sounded just a little too futuristic. 

When I had completed a degree in Analog Photography, I packed my car and headed west to master the life of a surf bum in southern California.

Fast forward to 2004 and I’m married and living in the mountains of Utah just beyond Park City and working as an injury massage therapist. I spent as much time as humanly possible wondering the globe with my husband- mostly to destinations good for flying paragliders.

By this point I've come around to the idea that digital is also legitimate photography, and I even own a digital camera of my own. 

In the early 2000's I attended the University of Utah and got my BFA in Photography and Digital Imaging. I photographed my travels, the culture around me and a lot of landscapes from the sky. I started publishing in magazines and slowly made the decision to give up my practice as a therapist and make my living as a full time photographer.

Now days, I split my time between Salt Lake City, Utah, and Yelapa, Mexico. I’ve been happily married for 23 years, and our family consists of three humans and two dogs. As a full-time wedding, family,  portrait, and editorial photographer, I still travel as often as I can, always with a camera in hand. I strive to create images that tell stories about life.

If you feel comfortable with me after reading this, then let’s connect. I’d love to hear about your plans and see if we can work together.