I feel compelled to tell you about my past and what has happened in the span of 4 years.

As a young adult, there were many bumps in the road... when I say bumps I mean, Mount Everest. My son was in a tragic accident that took his life, by the grace of God and the universe he was given a second chance to live. I went through a nasty custody battle, lost a very close friend, one week later held my father's hand as he passed, miscarried my 2nd baby, got pregnant with our rainbow baby, lost my mother, and also held her hand as she took her last breath on this earth. Most recently we lost my step farther. So let me tell you how important photographs are... because that's all I have.

I think all of these things happening has impacted my life as a photographer. When I am shooting, I am looking at holding on to those memories that we don't forget. It also really made me grow. I can say these sad chapters in my life have made me more compassionate, more understanding and I continue to remember to hold on to this season of life. No matter what it brings.