So, how DID a beach girl end up in the heart of the East Coast with a camera in hand?

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My story begins in sun-soaked California, winds through the emerald cliffs of Kauai, and sails across the Pacific to Japan. I grew up in Santa Barbara, graduated from San Diego State, searched for my rhythm on Kauai, and eventually followed a calling to teach English in Funabashi-shi, Japan- working with both middle school students (Chūgakkō) and adults (Eikaiwa kyōshitsu). Five months after I arrived, beneath the glitter of a Tokyo New Year’s Eve, I met a sailor who would change my life forever.

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We came full circle exactly one year later, saying “I do” on the same day we first met. Another year, and we held our first daughter in our arms- still nestled in the wonders of Japan. Soon after, we returned to island rhythms, this time, Oahu, where our second daughter arrived and life unfolded in the breeze of palms and the lull of waves.

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When the military journey came to its final page, we traded island sands for East Coast seasons. We planted roots in his hometown, building a life where maple leaves now fall and snow sometimes lingers on the branches.

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Still, through every passport stamp, every first word, every sunset on a new horizon, one thing has never changed: my love for storytelling through a lens. I bring more than a camera- I bring soul, memory, movement, and meaning. 

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With a BS in Business Management from San Diego State University and a Professional Photographer Certification from the New York Institute of Photography, I blend creativity with strategy to deliver an elevated, client-focused experience.

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Now based in Harrisburg, PA, I specialize in corporate, portrait and event photography. Capturing everything from golden hour family sessions to branded team portraits, keynote speakers, and meaningful gatherings. With advanced expertise in Photoshop and Lightroom, I turn each session into a polished, artful reflection of your story.

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Wherever you are in your journey, I’d be honored to help you tell it.