The Artist Behind the Camera

When I’m not running around from shoot to shoot, I can be found traveling somewhere in my state, in the country, or in the world. I’m currently in Australia for the next few months!! My heart is fueled by adventure and new experiences. I’m happiest when I’m among the pines or wildflower fields. 99% of my time is spent in my denim overalls curled up with a bowl of good chips and salsa. Nothing makes me happier than tortilla  Chick-Fila-A waffle fries and music that has been written by The Lumineers, Vance Joy, and Jack Johnson. I get overly excited about everything and am an open book, I am 100% the type of person to tell you my entire life story within 5 mins of meeting you but I want YOU to do the same!! The human experience and peoples individual stories fascinate me like no-other. 

I have a passion for people, Jesus, art, travel, emotional music, and good Mexican food. My sweet-heart and side-kick adventurer, Zeb and I have been together for 4 years and he is one heck of a blessing. My best friend, biggest encourager, and better half for sure. When we aren’t shooting, traveling, or eating wayyyy tooo many french fries, we are off somewhere in the mountains hiking, camping, or spending time at the nearest mountain lake.

I crave things that are different and outside of the box. I am inspired by the non-traditional way of doing things, things that are outside of my comfort zone so I knew I didn’t want a 9-5 job. I wanted to pursue something where I could inspire and capture the root of people’s hearts. What makes their hearts skip a beat, what has shaped their story to be the way it is, and whats at the core of their human experience. 

Why the name ‘Dear Kodak’? I never wanted to take photos, just to take photos. I want to tell a story, hence the word “Dear”…I want to documenting your unique stories behind a the lens of camera. That’s what I aim to do with photography–to capture the way the moments feel, photos driven by emotion, photos that transport you right back in time to the way it was. 

Let me come along-side you as a friend. A trusted friend who will tell your story truthfully and in a creative, beautiful way. If you are looking for someone who is different than your typical “shoot & edit” photographer then I want you to know that you are safe and hope you will feel right place at place with me.  Your love is an adventure in itself, so let’s capture it together,  create some magic, and savor your intimate moments and memories.