Get to know the photographer
Lifestyle Portraits
Photography became more than a hobby when I realized it was teaching me to slow down. It reminds me to see the beauty in everyday moments , love shared, laughter unfolding, hope quietly present. Freezing a moment in time feels like honoring it, like saying, this mattered. And in a world that can feel uncertain, that reminder of light is everything.
“Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second.” — Marc Riboud
I’m a blessed to be a wife to an amazingly supportive husband who is always there when we need him. I am also the proud mother of three beautiful children (a 23 year old daughter, a 13 year old son, and an 11 year old son), and Nana to one precious granddaughter. Becoming a mother at a young age came with its share of challenges, but it shaped me, strengthened my faith, and helped me grow in ways I never expected. I’ve been especially blessed to spend most of my youngest child’s life as a stay-at-home mom, a gift I cherish deeply. Our home is full of life and teen boy chaos. Both of our boys plays sports and basketball becomes our life every season. And shhh...don't tell anyone but I secretly love it! Even on the toughest days I would not trade any of it for the world.
Credit to Rose Photography by Amber Barnes
I’ve always had a creative eye, which is funny because I don't consider myself a"creative" per say, although I have always been drawn to the "arts" in some capacity, and went on to earn a degree in cosmetology. What I would say is that I am a person who feels life deeply and and profoundly, that depth of emotion allows me to see the world in a ways that bring the seemingly unnoticeable, to life. This is how the love of photography developed for me, It gave me a creative outlet to explore that emotion through the art of the lens. And now after over a decade of dabbling in photography, what started as a hobby became a profession I pour my heart into, blending creativity, joy, and a love for real, authentic moments.
A few more facts about me
I started photographing in college
At the age of 25
I love a good
Supper Club
I am passionate about
Holistic health and wellness-
I have a degree in
Cosmetology
Something I love is
Music and animals
Something unique about me
I have psoriasis
