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Born in Chicago and raised on the Northshore.  I met my Husband at the age of 5! We Grew into a family of 4, much later on. Making me a Momma bear of 2 highly energetic, yet amazing boys now 10 and 17. Over the years I've documented my children and as my oldest turns the corner into adulthood. I now, more than ever understand the importance of photography. The small details and moments that sometimes slip my mind. Suddenly fill my heart when photos flash across my digital frames. I never realized just how fast those years would fly by.

I've been a full time photographer for over 9 years. If I could go back and tell my younger self one thing. It would be: always focus on the connections. Being a perfectionist can be a super power, but some of the most amazing photos will be of random imperfections.

Future self & what I've learned: What may seem like everyday behavior. I see a picture that tells a story. The story of family and the love each share. Each family of all sizes, gender and color. Letting me capture silly or quiet moment with one another. Each really one of a kind. 

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To sum myself up outside of the Camera:

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On any given day you can find me with no makeup and my hair tossed in a mom bun either out in my garden with no shoes in the summer or making bread & cooking in the kitchen with my youngest.  I'm a big lover of "oldies" reruns on repeat Cheers, Friends, Grey's Anatomy and true crime podcast. On Sundays I love to stay in, decompress if I can and if it's the season ..watch Sunday football with the Hubs in my pjs. 

I'm a big goofball, with "coffee is life mantra." Always more of a tomboy and grammatically challenged as my elementary teachers would say (thank goodness for technology) lol.  I lead more with the right side of my brain (creative part) with a touch of ADHD. Making me a workaholic and bringing my work home most of the time which I'm sure my family just loves - Wink.

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