Last week I followed a red Kia Soul out into the country. Through pine trees. Over cattle guards. And onto the most perfect property for senior photos that I’ve ever seen. It was a dream, really, with a lake and dock, boats, outbuildings, and a back road covered with aspen leaves—fallen gold confetti. And then […]

It’s official.  I’ve turned into one of those ladies that say, “I knew you when you were only this big.” I may not have said that verbatim, but it’s what I was thinking last week as Kaitlynn stepped into the passenger seat. When my family first moved to South Dakota, little Kaitlynn was our neighbor, […]

I love it when I get to photograph the same person or family more than once. It seems there’s always more to talk about, more in common, and the nerves are all but gone — because now we’re old friends. Not to mention how blessed it makes me feel to be invited back. I first […]

Dereck, Deidre and Cammy met me at the park a couple of weeks ago for family pictures. Our first attempt was called on account of rain (crazy year we’ve had), so I couldn’t wait to see them again. Kids like Cammy are part of the reason I love what I do.  Her smiles are genuine and […]

I met up with my friends Paul and Susan last week for a few photos while Paul’s daughter Nadine was still in town the country.  She lives in Germany, and was going to be heading back there after spending some time with her dad over the summer. I requested that Elsie be there as well. […]

When I was a kid, we lived in several different houses, and eventually left Wyoming for my dad’s new job in South Dakota. Each of those moves were made for good reason, and each new home brought new memories. Even so, I’ve always been a little envious of kids with roots deeper than my own. […]

I met Dietric at the football field, where he was armed and ready with an idea. And a ladder. He climbed his way up the goal post, and mentioned that it was a little more wobbly than he expected. I nervously tossed him the footbal, and tried to work quickly. Dietric is my first senior from […]

Yolanda woke to a tulle-wrapped ladder outside her bedroom window. Her dad wanted her to have an out, just in case she changed her mind. She decided to move forward with things as planned, but couldn’t help but smile at the sweet memory her dad had given her on the morning of her wedding day. […]

I’m still thinking about it. Still thinking about how personal their day was, how happy she looked, and how proud of her he was.  I’m still thinking about the joy on their family’s faces, the words of the pastor, and the love that was poured into making the venue exactly what they wanted. To say the […]

I met Megan when I first moved to Hill City my sophomore year of high school. I didn’t know her well, but she stood out to me then because she was just plain nice. To everyone. All the time.  Needless to say, I was thrilled when she emailed and asked if I’d be able to […]