She nervously swung her feet against the edge of the dock. The sun was setting, but their conversation was just starting. Hours had passed since he had walked her through the park, but it felt like minutes. They stared out at the water, underneath the trees, and just talked. They left the real world behind, […]

She took a deep breath. Remembering every moment. Feeling every ounce of air enter her lungs. She was surrounded by her closest friends and family. Flowers from father to her left and flowers from her husband-to-be to her right. Her son looked up at her and she realized she was about to marry his father. […]

They walked up already giggling and laughing. Each one leaning onto the other. Tied together and working towards the same goal. Empowering students at Ashland University to be their most authentic selfs. Each and everyone one of these amazing girls show up as they are. The most real and down to earth versions of themselves. […]

It had just rained. She ran in the grass, splashing water everywhere. She couldn’t help but jump around. Doing cartwheels, twirling, flinging her hair. It isn’t in her nature to be still. Always looking for the next adventure. She is her own person. Not at all like me. So sure of the path she’s following […]

With a whole new family member in her arms, she looked around their house at all the pictures and memories on the walls and realized their family was changing. The first boy in the family. They knew exactly how to play dress up and host tea parties, but what would raising a boy be like? […]

Her eyes widened and her smile consumed her face after I asked her, “What’s next? Are you excited?” Graduation felt worlds away, but planning for her future was fulfilling. She had been pouring into her studies, taking college courses, accepting leadership roles in FFA, and advancing in her athletics. Her final school year is almost […]

When I started photography, I had this vision in my head of joyful success. I had a vision of connecting with clients, meeting new photographers, and having amazing images to show for all of my hard work. Looking back on these images, I feel like that vision has become a reality. I’ve always been nervous […]

Growing up in a small town is growing up in a family. It’s living in the memory of your classmates, standing pridefully in your school colors, and welcoming anyone and everyone over for dinner. Growing up with roots so strong and so close to home gives you the strength and the courage to branch out. […]

Graduation. A piece of life that comes and goes much faster than ever expected. It’s such a short season of life. Figuring out which side the tassel goes on, anticipating walking across a long stage with out tripping in your new heals, and feeling so honored in the town that you’ve grown up in. Miss […]

From late nights during the newborn phase to walking a teenager through important life lessons…mamas are there for it all. Endless responsibilities like snotty noses, splinters, scrapped knees, paper cuts, heart breaks, rough days at school, and even broken friendships yet our mom’s have that special touch and the right words. Passing down the best […]