Where it all began

I’ve had dogs my entire life. They’ve always been more than pets. They’ve been partners, teachers, and a constant presence in every chapter of my life.

My interest in photography started in high school when I was part of the yearbook committee. I spent all four years behind the camera, learning how to document moments as they happened. I began with my mom’s old Nikon DSLR and eventually upgraded to my own. Capturing moments, whether on my phone or with a camera, has always come naturally to me.

I grew up watching my mom live behind the lens, and instinctively followed in her footsteps. Photography never felt forced; it felt like something I was meant to do.

I started by photographing my own dog, experimenting with stills and teaching myself how to shoot in manual mode. But it wasn’t until I got Drax that I realized where my passion truly lived.

When we began training in PSA, I started bringing my camera to the club. I photographed teammates during training, learning angles, timing, and settings to freeze the right moment. Those sessions also pushed me to develop another critical skill—editing—bringing each image to life once I got home.

I grew up watching my mom live behind the lens, and instinctively followed in her footsteps. Photography never felt forced; it felt like something I was meant to do.

I started by photographing my own dog, experimenting with stills and teaching myself how to shoot in manual mode. But it wasn’t until I got Drax that I realized where my passion truly lived.

When we began training in PSA, I started bringing my camera to the club. I photographed teammates during training, learning angles, timing, and settings to freeze the right moment. Those sessions also pushed me to develop another critical skill—editing—bringing each image to life once I got home.

Drax and I have experienced a wide range of working-dog venues together. We started young with SAR-style trailing, which led to building connections and photographing for a local police department. Trailing led us into barn hunt, and eventually scent work. I realized how many meaningful moments were happening that often went undocumented. Maybe you’d get a video if someone was with you. I often left wishing I had photos to freeze those moments in time. That realization shaped my my purpose as a photographer

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I began photographing friends during training days, which eventually led to my first opportunity photographing a trial. From there, everything grew naturally.

While my roots are deeply planted in dog sports, my passion extends just as strongly into pet portraits and intimate sessions. Not every meaningful moment is fast-paced or competitive—some are quiet, soft, and deeply personal.

I believe the everyday expressions matter just as much as the achievements. The way your dog leans into you, the calm eye contact, the familiar routines—those moments deserve to be preserved. Intimate pet portrait sessions allow me to slow things down and capture the connection you share in an honest, intentional way.

Whether I’m photographing a focused working dog in the ring or a beloved companion in a relaxed, personal setting, my goal remains the same: to create timeless images that reflect who they truly are and what they mean to you.

Along the way, I’ve continued to grow my skill set—but my motivation has never changed. I want to provide memories the same way I treasure my own. Whether those images are framed, placed in a scrapbook, or saved on your phone, I find deep joy in knowing I helped freeze a moment in time.

Our dogs are only with us for a fraction of our lives. Being able to preserve their work, their personalities, and the bond you share is something I never take lightly.