Meet The Team

Jill

Photographer

& Social media manager


I'm the one behind the camera and all the constant social media posting. Full of energy, any photoshoot and wedding day will keep flowing with poses, prompts, natural love, fake laughs, and some real ones too. More times than not, I'll be leaving you with way too many photos to choose from as a result... Not to worry, I'm great at narrowing down the favs and returning them in a short time!

 

 

A skier in a black winter coat and camouflage pants practices turns on a snowy slope during a winter day.
Silhouette of person watching sunset from grassy hilltop with valley views below.
Hiker standing on mountain rock overlooking forested mountain peaks.
A person in a black dress poses against a backdrop of lush tropical plants and palm trees on a stone pathway.

Pika

President of Motivation

& Editing Schedule


Here we have our furry little helper behind the scenes who's been here since 2022. Except her version of helping is dictating whether or not our photographer is allowed to be on the computer past 10pm. A very smart and stubborn kitty who knows nothing but the insides of her home with her favorite humans. Unfortunately, other humans are not favorable as she would rather hide under the bed than make friends. She also recently took on an intern against her will. This intern LOVES to snuggle so it's taking some getting used to.

Cozy tabby cat lounging on a plush black and white patterned blanket with a content expression.
Curious tabby cat peeks over the edge of a wooden ledge, partially visible in the frame.
Tabby cat stands alertly in hallway with wooden floor and white baseboards.
Playful cat peeks around corner with paws visible at bottom of wall baseboard.

Mink

Pika's Intern

& Chief  of  the Void


In 2026 we hired Mink who is quite literally a female Evil Larry. No thoughts just vibes (aka really dumb and cute).  She's extremely social and has no sense of personal space assuming everything is hers. That being said, she will insist that snuggles are way more important than editing once her cartoon zoomies are complete. Her big ears and yellow eyes are the only thing separating her from the void of the night.

A black cat lounges on gray bedding, showcasing its sleek fur and relaxed posture in multiple similar poses.
A black cat lounges on a wooden floor near cardboard boxes in various relaxed poses.
A black cat sits regally atop a beige cat tree tower with multiple platforms and scratching posts near a wooden beam.
A sequence of photos shows a black cat sitting and walking near a doorway on beige tile flooring.

Matt

Vice President of Motivation

& Photographer Assistant


Ah yes, the husband. Matt strives to be the best helper during photoshoots and back at home picking up the slack around the house. When his other love, the military, isn't calling his name - he'll join me at photoshoots being the perfect step stool, clothes hangar and behind the scenes video guy.  Since 2017 he's been driving me crazy and I wouldn't want it any other way <3

Military personnel in tactical gear move through dry grassland terrain with mountains visible in the background.
A series of scenic landscape photographs showing rolling hills and dramatic cloudy skies at sunset.
A military service member in dress blues uniform poses confidently against a wooden interior wall.
A romantic autumn proposal scene under golden yellow trees with a rustic wooden fence in the background.

 

Besides obsessing over the cute humans I get to photograph...


I LOVE to obsess over my husband. He is my number one supporter and someone I can’t imagine being without. My life also revolves around our girls Pika & Mink.  If I’m not bothering these three, you can find me hiking, playing video games, reading, giggling at funny videos or memes, complaining about anything possible and eating.

Romantic couple embracing on forest path surrounded by trees and wildflowers.
Newlyweds sharing intimate moment in canoe during golden sunset on lake.
Wedding couple holding baby onesie in outdoor forest setting.
Time-lapse sequence showing green aurora borealis dancing in night sky above dark silhouetted landscape.
A couple stands together in a field against vibrant orange autumn trees on a fall day.
Sunlit forest path winds through towering evergreen trees and lush ferns in a Pacific Northwest woodland.
A couple shares an intimate moment together outside a building with classical columns, wearing casual sweaters.

I am *that* photographer...


Okay yes, I always took pictures of pets, landscapes and little details growing up. I had the one time use kodak cameras and soon enough earned the flat face camera. By the time high school came around I was still interested but not as much as I used to be. I saw a class for photography was offered and didn't think much of it... Oh boy did I fall hard.


I ended up taking two photography courses over the next four years and two other digital design courses with the same teacher (and pretty much mentor) Mrs. Mwenye. Between that and staying after school almost everyday with her, I became the photographer I am today. She knew I was going to be a professional portrait photographer but I reassured her there was no way. I didn't like taking photos of people and just wanted to capture my pets, nature and vacations!


That way of living all came to a screeching halt when my sister-in-law insisted I photograph her wedding as my first ever portrait session!! There I was, 13 bridesmaids, 8 groomsman and all.... and here I am hoping to work with you!

Professional photographer in all black poses with camera equipment against textured wall and vintage furniture.
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