About Me

You already know I take pictures, but here are some other things you might not know about me:

• I was born in Vladivostok, Russia, grew up in White Rock, and now call North Van home.

• I’m happiest in the woods or by the ocean, which probably explains why so many of my sessions are outdoors.

• I’m a mom of two very active boys, so running, climbing, cars, and snuggles are just part of my everyday life.

• I’m on the verge of becoming a hockey mom, so wish me luck!

• Left to my own devices, I’d be fully nocturnal, but the boys keep me on a schedule.

• At the start of the pandemic I fostered two cats… and failed. They’re still part of the family.

• I’m a pescatarian and have a love of fishing that was instilled by my dad and granddad.

• I’ve never met a fruit I didn’t like, and my local produce store knows me by name because I’m constantly on the verge of buying them out.

• I love to read and track my reading, and bookstores and libraries are my happy place.

• Winter is my hibernation season, preferably with a puzzle in hand.

• I make an annual family phonebook every November; it takes the entire month, but I secretly love it.

• Kayaking is one of my favorite ways to spend time outside.

• I’m an aspiring gardener, currently growing cherry tomatoes, peas, and zucchini every summer.

• I’m slowly learning Spanish on Duolingo, and I’m a big thrift store enthusiast.

• I talk really, really fast, and clutter makes it impossible for me to think straight.

All of these little pieces of my life come together in the way I photograph families. I love capturing real, playful, connected moments, because it’s the little things, the laughter, the chaos, the everyday magic, that make memories last.