“There are so many photographers! Why should we work with you?”
If you are looking for someone who encourages adventure, fun, connection, a candid working relationship, and natural posing, then I’m your photographer!
My passion is in storytelling and celebrating love.
I create photographs that are full of feeling, with an emphasis on movement, honest moments, and incorporating the natural landscape. I love to get creative and I enjoy the challenge of telling each story in a way that reflects the people I’m working with.
Photography is an art, but wedding and portrait photography is also a collaborative process. With over thirteen years of experience, my priority is to provide a great time, great photos, and to capture the moments you need and want.
If you are looking for music or theatre photography, I have been shooting that for just as long, and it is one of my greatest passions, both for photography, and in general.
I’m Here To Help
I love what I do and I put a lot of effort into ensuring that my clients are taken care of in any way I can. Your experience and enjoyment is as important as the photos we create.
I help you organize your day, think of things you didn't know you needed to think about, and I’ve carried about 500 wedding dresses by now.
I want you to see YOU in your photos. As cliché as it sounds, making people happy truly is the biggest reward!
I’m open to everyone and provide a safe space for you to be you.
Love is love.
More about me! Because it’s important we’re a good fit.
I’m a nature loving, road trip and music obsessed, adventure seeking, been-whale-watching-too-many-times photographer with roots in concert photography and the local music scene. I’m driven by my interest in the arts, folklore, wildlife, human connection, and exploration of both the world and photography.
I’m sort of a west coast person but primarily located in Ontario, so I get out to British Columbia as much as I can because it’s my second home.
My personality has been described as whimsical, comedic, approachable, earthy, enthusiastic, and professional.
I’m pretty dorky and I’m told I have a calming presence on a chaotic wedding day, which is kind of funny because I thrive in a chaotic situation.
I currently live with my dog, George (the love of my life), a cat (Merlin), a one footed cockatiel (Watson) and my partner (James). My favourite things to do are travel, look for wildlife, shoot concerts, and collect books I don't have time to read. I’m big on self education and I’m constantly looking for ways to improve as a photographer, business, and person. I went to university for environmental studies and tourism.
What about you!?
Do you like drinking coffee? Do you like drinking delicious craft beers? Do you want to do that with me while discussing your wedding details? I might tell lame jokes.
I also have a studio in downtown St.Catharines, and I also have prints for sale! I shoot a lot of landscape and wildlife photography and conservation has always been important to me. Come by and hang out and look at some stuff! My studio is also available for rent.
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