Here's the thing. I'm not good at telling my story. I struggle with giving myself credit, where credit is due. Like I said in the background story, I hope that through this, you'll be able to catch more of a glimpse of who I am. I like to keep parts of my life, more private, but for the most part, I'll be open. I've had a passion for photography for years. I started to take it a lot more serious August 2018. I started by taking pictures of anyone, anything, anywhere. This lead to a business after I really started to take myself seriously. I'm at Brigham Young University Idaho, studying Communication with an emphasis in Strategic and Organizational Advocacy. I have the strongest desire to help both girl and boy teens who struggle with self-worth and mental illnesses. I have struggled mentally, and was "diagnosed" with an eating disorder when I was 20. In all honesty, I knew I one for close to a year before I opened up to anyone about it, even my parents. However, hearing those words from a professional completely tore me down. It made me feel weak. I was quiet about it, until I really felt like I needed to be open about it. I've been huge into fitness since my junior year of high school, and people know that. I was terrified that people are thinking that I really had it all together, and honestly, that put a lot more stress on me. So I opened up. It changed the course of school, fitness, social media, my business, and social life. I respected myself. I let myself say no, and stand up for myself. That's something that has been a struggle for me, especially in the photography business. However, photography has been my escape from my head. I feel powerful, happy, and "alive" while shooting.
Idaho is most certainly not a permanent home. Home is Nashville, Tennessee. I'll be back right after graduation. I'm so sure of it. Hold me to it. Until then, I'm doing shoots in Idaho for friends, engagements, pregnancy announcements, and everything in-between. I have my specialties, Tennessee 5AM morning shoots. I love seniors and portraits. Getting to know seniors and the younger generation really gives me hope. This world could head in a very good direction. We're in good hands. I hope you can see their stories through my images.