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About MeA small town girl from the start, I lived in a few different rural communities growing up. Greensburg, KS ended up being "home" (and always will be!). Photography was always in the back of my mind, I just always enjoyed taking photos. However, I didn't think it could lead to a career; I didn't really get into it until college.
I started off a Biology major at Bethany College, and after a semester it was clear that it wasn't for me! When you finish a science class and you're excited that you never have to do it again - that's how you know you're in the wrong field! So I spent my second semester "undecided" and took pictures for yearbook, (I think I had over 200 photos in their '08-'09 edition!) The next year I ended up at Friends University in Wichita and joined their Studio Art program with a Photography emphasis. I learned SO much at Friends, from drastically improving my photography, to organizing and running art shows. I graduated in 2013 after completing an internship with the Wichita Thunder taking photos for their hockey games. My husband Michael and I got married in 2013 and moved to Moundridge, KS about two weeks after our wedding. We love this community and our church! Recently we welcomed a new baby boy to our family. He has turned our world upside down in the best way! |
Additional Schooling |
I have taken other photography classes outside of college with the Kansas Professional Photographers Association hosted by Bethel College. These classes had a HUGE effect on my photography; I've taken studio and outdoor portraiture, lighting fundamentals, and advanced photoshop classes through KPPA.
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Experience |
After shooting for over ten years, I have learned so much and feel my skills improve more every day. I'm always learning, always growing, and I'll never stop getting better. I've shot a little for newspapers, won contests, and done countless shoots for seniors, couples, families, little ones, and events. This is a passion of mine, and I love helping people make memories they can keep forever.
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Ten Random Facts About Me!
- My husband and I named our little boy Isaac, because it means "Laughter"
- Glacier National Park is one of my favorite places in the world
- My family is silly and ridiculous
- I have been to France (Paris and Versailles) LOVE IT
- I played tennis in college
- Going to rock concerts is one of my favorite things to do
- I collect silly hats (including a mohawk wig and a sombrero) and yes I've worn most of them in public
- I played street hockey growing up
- I'm obsessed with praying mantises
- I love exercising, especially weight lifting
"I am still learning" - Michelangelo (at age 87)