Mother of nine, birth doula, photographer & unstoppable chatterbox
I spend my days wrangling wildlings, tending to our little homestead, and chasing light with a camera in one hand and a toddler in the other. I live for deep conversations, fresh sweet tea in a mason jar, and curling up with a good book after tucking the kids into bed. I homeschool my children, grow what I can, and believe in living slow and close to the earth.
Motherhood is where it all began for me. Not just the births or the babies, but the becoming. It made me pay attention to the details. The sticky hands. The soft morning snuggles. The weight of a sleepy head on my chest as I carry them to bed. That's when I picked up my camera with fresh eyes. I don't want to just take pictures, but to tell stories.
I dance when food tastes good, make ridiculous facial expressions, and have absolutely been caught singing my heart out at red lights. My husband, Jake is the calm in the chaos and the one who always reminds me that my dreams are worth chasing. Most of our babies were born at home, and I will forever be a believer in choosing the birth space that feels right for you. Birth is sacred.
When I'm not holding space at a birth or behind the camera, you'll probably find me in the garden, elbows deep in the soil, chatting away with the chickens or curled up with a cozy blanket rewatching Harry Potter for the millionth time.
My life isn't perfect, but it's mine. And I wouldn't trade it for anything.
It begins long before labor starts. When you're growing a new life and imaging who your baby will be when you meet for the first time. It move through the power of birth, and the quiet, raw unfolding of postpartum. And then, without even realizing it,
you're deep in it: motherhood in all it's imperfect beauty.
I'm a certified doula and birth photographer based in Ocala, Florida. I specialize in creating art out of the ordinary. The aren't posed or perfect sessions. They're honest, emotional, and rooted in connection. Because this season moves fast, and when it's gone, you'll want more than just memories. You'll want to feel it all over again. My work isn't about capturing what looks good. It's about honoring your journey.
every messy magical imperfect moment of it
READY TO DOCUMENT YOUR STORY
I’m expressive and unapologetically myself. I talk with my hands, laugh easily, and don’t really know how to be any other way. I’m clumsy (you will probably see me trip over something at least once, and it’s usually my own feet). I’m human, sometimes awkward, and I’m not afraid to care out loud, but I will love you hard and be the person you can text “is this normal?” at 7:02 in the morning.
I truly understand how vulnerable birth can feel, especially when you’re not sure your voice is being heard. I know what it’s like to look back and realize how much support and advocacy matter in those moments. I believe everyone deserves to feel informed, respected, and empowered during birth, and it guides the way I support and document, because I’ve lived it, not just learned about it.
I’m a certified crazy chicken lady, and I say that with my whole chest. I’ve been bringing home stray animals and random critters for as long as I can remember, and not much has changed. I spend my time growing food, raising kids, and intentionally working toward a more self-sufficient homestead. A lot of that comes from how I’m wired and the life I’ve always gravitated toward. There’s almost always something growing, something clucking, and something half-finished, and my plans often start with, “okay, hear me out.”
No matter your gender, race, beliefs, who you love, or anything else that makes you who you are. I strive to create an inclusive environment for all of my clients. ♡
Birth is not something to be managed or controlled, but something to be supported and witnessed. You deserve to feel safe, respected, and trusted in your own experience.
These moments are intense, fleeting, and deeply human, and they deserve more than a blurry memory.
Sleep Token is my most-played artist
Barefoot > shoes always
Forgets to eat, remembers everyone else.
Comfort food enthusiast (tacos)
Bad at “just relaxing”
Will absolutely take a "post birth" selfie with you.
Mom of 9 ( yes they're all mine)
Breastfeeding mama
Loves physical books, survives on audiobooks
Sad beige mom
Will absolutely sit on the floor instead of a chair
Hates coffee (bean water, absolutely not)
Awards, Training & Publications