(Trigger warning: child loss)

Having been Montana born & raised, my journey began in the area where I currently serve most of my clients - Billings! I attended Billings Senior High School and spent a little time dabbling in various subjects at MSU-Billings before entering the 'Motherhood' stage of my life at the early age of 19. My firstborn son, Greyson, the apple of my eye... everything changed knowing this beautiful little soul, his tiny little hand grasping onto my finger.

I was "mama".

 I can close my eyes and still feel the weight of him on my chest, head leaning into my shoulder as I carried his sleepy self down the hallway to place him gently into his crib. Tears streaming as I think back on this moment, now so long ago. I had never known such love. Where there is great love though, there is the potential for great heartache- as Greyson was not only my first-born child but also the biggest loss of my life, when he died 1 month shy of his first birthday. His death sent my life spiraling into a trajectory I had never imagined. I survived the un-survivable, I continue to survive it daily. The loss of my sweet boy showed me the true value of photography, of taking photos of the ones you love most. Photographs were all I had left... They are all I have left. 

This realization combined with my first encounter working with a portrait photographer created a real 'light bulb' moment for me and I ordered my first DSLR camera. I learned and strived to be better with every session. I photographed darn near everything for the first several years before investing in a newborn photography workshop, where I learned from one of the best newborn togs in the world and officially honed in on newborn babies as my area of expertise.

Photography has been a lot of things to me...
It has been healing, when I'm hurt.
It has been a distraction, when I needed one.
It has been a creative outlet.
It is how I provide for my family and contribute to my household.
It has brought so many wonderful people into my life, including you. (yes, you! because here you are right now, taking the time to read my story. Greyson's story.)

Time creates distance and memories fade but photos preserve these precious moments with these precious people. Your family. It is an absolute joy and privilege ​that I get to do this for you, for my clients.

Following the loss of my Greyson, I have since had four more healthy, happy babies; Ben, Aleyna, River & Mateo. Being their mother means everything to me. I cherish the beauty found in every moment I spend with them and the warmth found in every hug. 

Being "Mama" will always be my favorite.