I was born and raised in Asheville, NC and still believe there is nothing better than an October afternoon hike off the Parkway. From a very young age I was fascinated and intrigued by life seen from behind a lens. I used to rummage under my parents' bed where my mom kept all our family scrapbooks and pictures and look through them for hours. Taking pictures began in high school with my family's first DSLR camera. When I got to college I sought out as many photography courses as my English studies would allow - concentrating on film and digital imaging.

I am married to my college sweetheart. We have a small brood of boys that keep our feet moving, our hearts full, and caffeine intake strong. I love traveling and will follow my couple’s stories wherever they lead.

MY PHILOSOPHY

Reading, writing, and listening to stories have shaped and molded the way I live. We've all heard the cliché "a picture is worth a thousand words." And while most of us roll our eyes and think "yeah, yeah so what?" I believe that statement is true and I am dedicated to living it out. Whether it's your wedding day, business venture, or big life event, telling YOUR story is what I am passionate about. My goal as a photographer is to blend in and let you be who you are. I have a photojournalistic style and seek to take candid, vibrant photos. I love capturing moments full of energy, emotion, and life. Sometimes that means formalized shots with beautiful or strategic backgrounds and other times it means catching little moments that would normally go unnoticed - an embrace, an inside joke, or the groom's expression as his bride walks down the aisle.

BOTTOM LINE

To me this isn't just a job. I do photography because I believe in the power of stories. Humans are relational beings, and sharing our stories with each other is one of the main avenues for connection and building bridges where normally we may have nothing in common.