I am a Beatles fan. I love to read. I am learning to crochet. I am a germaphobe and also a terrible housekeeper. I am afraid of bugs. I love the summertime, the smell of clean laundry, and waking up to baby babble every morning. I sometimes stand in empty fields and take pictures of myself.
I was born in Missouri (in a year that will remain anonymous), but have lived in or around Manhattan, Kansas for most of my life. I love it so much here, I have decided to stay and raise my family here as well. When my son (A.K.A. our little "Pickle") was born in July 2009, I was inspired to finally pursue my long-time interest in photography. My goal was to record his life in such a way that he would be able to look back and truly feel the moments I captured for him. Having been the third-born myself, I grew up with precious few pictures of me during those fleeting childhood stages, and it was my personal vow to make sure my children did not feel the same.
In February 2011, I made the decision to put myself out for hire. Taking photos of my family will always be my first love, but being able to capture those same moments for others is coming in a very close second. The process of starting a business has been scary and exciting all at the same time - but I am loving this journey and can't wait to see where Sweet Pickle goes from here!
My first priority is and will always be my son and my family, so I am currently only booking a few sessions a month. Since my business is still so young, I am also currently offering portfolio building discounts on my sessions and products as I continue to grow and gain experience. Feel free to check out my current rates under "Pricing." You can use the info under the "Contact" tab to send me an email or check out my facebook page for updates. I hope you like what you see, and I am looking forward to hearing more from you! Continue to check back as I get more sessions posted here on the blog!
