MY story

 

If we’re meeting for the first time, here’s what you should know about me.

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Photography didn’t start as a business plan. It started with paying attention. I grew up in Rockford, and a lot of my early years with a camera were just me noticing small moments. The way light falls at the end of the day. The way people interact when they forget they’re being watched.

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Over time, I realized it was never about the location. It’s always been about people.

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The deep breath before walking down the aisle. The quick glance. The unplanned laugh. Those are the moments that matter.

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When I’m photographing you, I’m not trying to turn your day into a production. I’ll guide you when you need direction and step back when you don’t. A lot of couples tell me I’m one of the calmest parts of their day, and that means everything to me.

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Before I ever show up with a camera, I want to know who you are and what matters to you. The goal isn’t just beautiful photos. It’s photos that feel like you years from now.

Outside of photography, I’m a huge hockey fan who never learned how to skate, and I collect wristwatches from different decades. I like things that age well. That probably explains my approach better than anything.

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If that sounds like what you’re looking for, I’d love to connect.