How I Work:

I’m a recovering integrated marketer who spent over a decade in the advertising world. I’ve worked with some very big brands, met some amazing people but it wasn’t a career I was passionate about, I loved parts of it but was always looking for ways to be more involved in the creative process. In 2014, I started photographing movement based events as a side hustle and in 2018 it became my main hustle. Since then, I’ve lead and built relationships with individuals and businesses large and small across Chicago.

Most of my clients I’ve captured both professionally and then have been invited into their lives to photograph them personally, working with many on a repeat basis. It’s one of the things I am most proud of in my work. Once you get over the initial “getting to know you,” you can get to work and make something together. Honestly, that’s my favorite part.

When the opportunity has presented itself, I can’t help but want to consult and scratch the strategic part of my brain when working with commercial clients and entrepreneurs. I’ve helped businesses and individuals create imagery that supports their marketing strategies and yes, that includes providing content creation for websites and social media but also as a consultant, writing digital content, communications materials and providing strategic support as well. I love to collaborate and brainstorm, seriously.

I also teach event photography at a local non-profit for Chicago high school students, FreshLens Chicago, with fellow photographer, Ryan Barayuga. It’s incredible to break down the things I’ve learned to a new audience and to learn from the students as well. I have brought my students to shoots (confirming with clients first of course) and love seeing them experience the work from another perspective. If we work together there is a chance, if it’s appropriate, I’ll ask to bring a star student mentee along or my dog, Marcel.

Have a question? Get in touch and let’s make something together.