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These experiences were empowering, humbling, intense, and
incredibly fulfilling.
I'm obsessed with
all things homebirth.
These experiences were empowering, humbling, intense, and incredibly fulfilling.
I'm obsessed with
all things homebirth.
I've had 3 homebirths.
I love camping. Real Camping. Under the stars. Carry what you need. Miles away from the nearest car, human, town.
It brings out your true self and connects you back to source.
I love camping. Real Camping. Under the stars. Carry what you need. Miles away from the nearest car, human, town.
It brings out your true self and connects you back to source.
I'm a nature lover.
I love life!
chase chickens,
tend bees, and
watch my garden grow.
I homeschool my children,
- I love homeschooling
- My passion for photography started when I was 7
- I'm obsessed with the Japanese Chin dog breed
- A hobby farm is on my bucket list
- I love to cook, bake, and eat real food
- I'm a fan of the Weston A Price foundation
- I have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge
- I value deep, authentic connections with people
- I come from a large, close-knit family
- I feel complete when I am at a birth
Fun Facts
In 2021, I rejoined the birth world and became a doula. Right away, I incorporated my life-long passion for photography and added birth photography to my services.
The birth of my third child in 2022 brought a clarifying focus to pause doula work and document these sacred moments with photography.
It brings me great joy
to provide families with
that special feeling of
notsalgic love and connection
when they look at photos
of their birth journeys.
Doula
I met the love of my life in 2013, and we welcomed 3 beautiful babies into our lives over the next eight years.
Each homebirth was unique and life-changing.
Surrendering to the raw power and force of birth was no easy task, and resulted in an everlasting feeling of fulfillment and joy for my heart and soul.
The pictures I have of these births are held near and dear to my heart. When I look at them, I'm transported back to that time and feel the love and connection all over again.
Homebirth
In 2012, I stepped into the world of birth and fell in love.
I studied as a student homebirth midwife
with New Earth Midwifery.
Through this, I discovered my love for the role of birth Doula.
Although this experience was incredible and special, I changed directions following the unexpected passing of my friend.
During this hiatus, I never stopped learning as much as I could about all things birth.
Midwifery
In 2012, I stepped into the world of birth and fell in love. I studied as a student homebirth midwife with New Earth Midwifery.
Through this, I discovered my love for the role of birth Doula.
Although this experience was incredible and special, I changed directions following the unexpected passing of my friend.
During this hiatus, I never stopped learning as much as I could about all things birth.
Midwifery
I met the love of my life in 2013, and we welcomed 3 beautiful babies into our lives over the next eight years.
Each homebirth was unique and life-changing. Surrendering to the raw power and force of birth was no easy task, and resulted in an everlasting feeling of fulfillment and joy for my heart and soul.
The pictures I have of these births are held near and dear to my heart. When I look at them, I'm transported back to that time and feel the love and connection all over again.
Homebirth
Midwifery
In 2021, I rejoined the birth world and became a doula. Right away, I incorporated my life-long passion for photography and added birth photography to my services.
The birth of my third child in 2022 brought a clarifying focus to pause doula work and document these sacred moments with photography.
It brings me great joy
to provide families with
that special feeling of
notsalgic love and connection
when they look at photos
of their birth journeys.
Doula
Homebirth
Midwifery
- I love homeschooling
- I'm obsessed with Japanese Chins
- I have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge
- A hobby farm is on my bucket list
- My passion for photography started when I was 7
- I crave deep, authentic connections with people
- I come from a large family full of passionate individuals
- I feel complete when I am at a birth
Fun Facts
Doula
Homebirth
Midwifery
In Summary
Birth brings you face-to-face
with your inner truth in a way that nothing else can. You can't avoid it.
No matter how you give birth, you are transformed forever.
The raw emotion and vulnerability is breathtaking and feeds my soul.
These are some of the most sacred moments of our lives.
Birth brings you face-to-face with your inner truth in a way
that nothing else can. You can't avoid it.
No matter how you give birth, you are transformed forever.
The raw emotion and vulnerability is breathtaking and feeds my soul.
These are some of the most sacred moments of our lives.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
My Journey through
In 2024, I was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. I was told that if I didn't begin treatment immediately, I would be gone in a matter of days. My leukemia was especially aggressive, and required me to receive a stem-cell transplant.
Being face-to-face with the end of my life put a lot of things into perspective in lightning speed. Only the most essential items received attention: family, gratitude, love, spirituality, health. And throughout this ordeal, my desire to create meaningful photography for families as they welcome new life into their hearts grew stronger than ever before.
My new stem cells.
Treatment required me to leave my family, including my children and my nursing, 16-month-old baby, which was incredibly painful. I felt my heart break deeper and deeper each time I pumped without my baby in my arms. I did not expect to have my nursing plan cut abruptly short in this way. Now that I am home and healing, I am so incredibly grateful for the photos I have of nursing what has become my last baby. They soothe my aching heart and bring me joy for that oh-so-brief and special time.
Knowing that I can create that soothing joy for mothers with my photography brings me a deep, inner peace.
In 2024, I was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. I was told that if I didn't begin treatment immediately, I would be gone in a matter of days. My leukemia was especially aggressive, and required me to undergo additional chemotherapy followed by a stem-cell transplant.
Being face-to-face with the end of my life put a lot of things into perspective in lightning speed.
Only the most essential items received attention: family, gratitude, love, spirituality, health. And throughout this ordeal, my desire to create meaningful photography for families as they welcome new life into their hearts grew stronger than ever before.
Treatment required me to leave my family, including my children and my nursing, 16-month-old baby, which was incredibly painful.
I felt my heart break deeper and deeper each time I pumped without my baby in my arms. I did not expect to have my nursing plan cut abruptly short in this way. Now that I am home and healing, I am so incredibly grateful for the photos I have of nursing what has become my last baby. They soothe my aching heart and bring me joy for that oh-so-brief and special time.
Knowing that I can create that soothing joy for families with my photography brings me a deep,
inner peace.
I have received trainings from The Beauty In Birth and Birth Becomes You in photography, videography, and editing for birth photographers. I have also received training from Spinning Babies, Breech without Borders, DONA, and IDI for birth professionals in breast feeding, childbirth, and doula care. I am a currently a member of Placer Birth Connection and serving as treasurer for the Capital City Birth Collective. I am enjoying my journey, and I am deeply happy to serve this wonderful community.
