Meet the Photographer
 
 
Formally Whimsy and Wilderness Photography, I've changed my business name to reflect my own name. Things are still whimsical and wild, but after years of doing this, one of the things I love the most about this job is getting to make personal connections with my clients. And part of that starts with telling you who I am right from the beginning. So--hi! I'm a mom of two, I drink too much coffee and have too many cats, and I love gardening, writing fiction and creating custom tea blends when I'm not holding a camera or sitting at my computer editing.
And if you've ever felt awkward in front of a camera, I promise that I also feel awkward behind the camera--which means I have a lot of experience making sure everyone will end up feeling awesome before our time together is over!
 
How It Started...
My first camera was a Canon 35mm SLR, and I learned how to develop film in the dark room at my high school. Back then, I was a theater kid who really loved storytelling, and I spent a lot of time in the woods with my cameras and a notepad pretending I was on an epic quest...or just enjoying the beauty of the world around me.
 
How It's Going...
 
Now...I'm still involved in theater, I still love storytelling, and I still spend time in the woods pretending I'm on an epic quest and just enjoying the beauty of the world around me. And I still bring my cameras with me. The biggest differences are the technology has changed a lot, and now I get to share the love of art and nature with all of my clients.
About me -- Numbers Edition!
10
States I've worked with clients in since becoming a photographer--that's a lot of different climates and scenery!
6
Years I spent working with the non-profit Hike It Baby, either as a branch ambassador, volunteer photographer, or staff photographer
1000+
Hours of Grey's Anatomy I've watched in the background while editing client galleries. Other faves? Studio Ghibli movies and my truest love, Lord of the Rings
3
Magazines I've been published in:
Blue Ridge Outdoors
Subaru Drive Magazine
Backpacker Magazine
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