photographer

MOTHERHOOD + FAMILIES | DIGITAL + FILM | DSM, IA

Mother, wife, photographer, romantic. I'm an enneagram 4w5 - a creative but quiet observer, who thinks, feels, and connects deeply. I was told I'm an old soul long been I knew what it meant.

Down to earth is my language. Lifestyle, natural light, and at home photography is my specialty. If you're looking for a unique experience with artful imagery, you're in the right place.

more about Sahara

the stories i document

01.


Love Stories


date nights, engagements, lovers forever; all the reasons to document love.

02.


Motherhood


all the seasons of motherhood; the quietness and last moments of you + your partner waiting for babe, bringing babe home, your breastfeeding journey, and all the other moments you never want to forget, like first laughs, or first steps.


03.

FAMILIES


let's tell your story artfully, in ways you'll appreciate ten to fifty years from now. we'll craft a meaningful experience, an ice cream date, picnic in the backyard, play at the beach, running around the house after your giggling toddler. i'm here to help you be your truest selves.


MOTHERHOOD + FAMILIES



ALL SEASONS OF MOTHERHOOD + MILESTONES + FAMILIES



love stories



FOR ALL THE LOVERS

my approach

01.HONEST

02.THOUGHTFUL

03.ARTFUL

04.HEART-LED


why hire the photographer

imagine growing older with your love, watching part of your hearts leave the home, the skin on your hands showing the life they've lived... you'll never look back and think 'i regret having those chapters of life documented'.
all that truly matter are connection and the memories we leave. we too often live with regret, or wish we had more photos to remember life by. photos freeze those memories in a frame for you + your loved ones to follow. this is why i believe meaningful photos matter.

let's tell a story