The Creative Journal

We were created to be together. Often times that’s what creative, freelancers and the self-employed lack – togetherness. As a creator myself I spend the days alone in my office working to get this and that done, get the latest shoot edited and posted to an online gallery, then blogged, doing quickbooks, emailing clients, etc. […]

I truly believe that photography is a gift and a privilege to have. Giving someone the gift of precious photos of their family or wedding is priceless. I’m excited to now be offering gift cards! If you’d like to give a gift card to someone for a family, wedding, boudoir, or senior session, just email […]

I’m so excited for this weekend for so many reasons! I don’t have many plans, but I do have a few good ones! Starting at 10am this morning I’m going to get my hair done at Belle Shea Salon! Let me be vulnerable with you for a minute…She always does an amazing job covering my […]

A lot of times to make small talk at the start of a photo shoot, people will ask me how and when I got started in photography. It’s not the most exciting or interesting story but it got me to where I am today and I’m thankful for it. After I graduated high school, I […]

Earlier today, like much earlier, I boarded a plane to Seattle. I just landed a little while ago and was picked up by another photographer friend here named Melissa Kilner. (Check her out!) I’ve always wanted to visit Seattle so planning this trip was so exciting for me! Just something about the city always had […]

So excited to announce that ShutterChic has the front and back cover of the NEWEST MyWedding.com E-Magazine Winter Edition! In October I traveled up to Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Tabernash, Colorado to photograph a styled table scape for this e-magazine. It’s a featured in session that you can view in the magazine! The amazingly talented […]

It’s a personal goal of mine to be better at blogging in 2014. Writing and storytelling isn’t something that comes natural to me. Unless it’s via text message. Sometimes even emailing is rough. Everything makes sense in my head, but getting it into words to clearly communicate is a trial. I’ve been trying really hard […]

Gorgeous frames for your home can now be purchased directly from ShutterChic! I am so excited to offer these gorgeous frames that will fit your photos perfectly and coordinate with your home! Many styles and colors are available and you can find them all here! If you love these frames as much as I do, […]

It was just about to be Fall and we were getting ready to leave for our trip to Mexico! I was insistant on getting photos of Ben and I before we left for our trip! The day we first selected for pictures didn’t work out.. And the next best option was the afternoon before. Which […]