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. Call me an old soul.

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

more about Sahara

the stories i document

01.

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, the raw and the beautiful.




02.

FAMILIES


let's tell your story artfully, in ways you'll appreciate 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 document your family story in the truest way.



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 to my core meaningful photos matter.

let's tell a story