A Trusted Source
As a photographer, one of my favorite things is a couple who believes in me and says, “Whatever you say, I trust you.”
My hope is to be that trusted source for you.
I hope to get a chance to build a relationship that will allow you to let go of the reins and just be yourself. But I understand that trust is tough to give - especially if we've never met!
And so much more...
a calming coach
That's why we'll hop on a video chat before you sign the dotted line to make sure we are a good fit for each other and to make sure I understand the vision you're aiming for with your photo session.
You can share a mood board with me and we can decide together things like outfits, locations, and even time of day to see what works best for your little one(s) if you're wanting a family or newborn session.
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Over the course of many years working hard to create consistent and beautiful photographs, one major thing that has been impressed upon me is the importance of the EXPERIENCE. Weddings are amazing, a roller-coaster whirlwind ride, and many of the people who will help you get to the other side still standing are the very vendors you hire and trust to guide you.
I'm a stickler with communication, so you'll never find me ghosting you. I'll be guiding you with tips, expectations, questionnaires and timelines, answering all of your e-mailed questions within hours, and having a good laugh (and a good cocktail!) with you during your engagement session.
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My goal is simple: I will work WITH you and FOR you. If your mom wants photos with all of your aunts and their aunts' aunts', we'll make it happen! If you want to try a certain photo, but are a little embarrassed to admit it, let me know and it's as good as done.
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a true professional
Unlike many photographers, I didn't set out to make this my career.
I mean, I always knew I wanted to tell stories and do something creative, but I just assumed I would follow the path of writer or artist of a different kind.
After taking a photography course in college and then photographing a friend's elopement, however... I was hooked.
And talk about loving a job! While I spent the first 17 years of my photography career photographing weddings along with family sessions, etc, I've now begun my focus on families and the legacies they wish to pass on.
And after all this time, I've become a bit of an expert on challenges like low lighting, poor weather conditions, and editing techniques that enhance the beauty of whatever the session may bring. My background as a Montessori teacher with children ages 0-6 also gives me the tools to manage your little ones when it comes time to snap some photos.
So you can trust that regardless of what obstacles we face, your photographs are going to be gorgeous.
Over the course of many years working hard to create consistent and beautiful photographs, one major thing that has been impressed upon me is the importance of the EXPERIENCE. Weddings are amazing, a roller-coaster whirlwind ride, and many of the people who will help you get to the other side still standing are the very vendors you hire and trust to guide you.
I'm a stickler with communication, so you'll never find me ghosting you. I'll be guiding you with tips, expectations, questionnaires and timelines, answering all of your e-mailed questions within hours, and having a good laugh (and a good cocktail!) with you during your engagement session.
read more
My goal is simple: I will work WITH you and FOR you. If your mom wants photos with all of your aunts and their aunts' aunts', we'll make it happen! If you want to try a certain photo, but are a little embarrassed to admit it, let me know and it's as good as done.
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a straight shooter
You're worried about looking awkward or having images taken from weird angles or of your "bad side".
Can I give it to you straight for a minute?
It is awkward.
You're going to feel uncomfortable. Even I feel weird about having my picture taken. But I promise it'll get better with time! And I'll make it easier for you by telling you how I want you to interact, cracking some jokes, and reminding you who you are under normal circumstances. (You know... when you're not the center of attention...)
In the end, I hope that you'll come to trust that I'm going to capture you in the best possible light.
Speaking of obstacles, if you're like most PEOPLE, you're probably worried about getting your pictures taken.
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Over the course of many years working hard to create consistent and beautiful photographs, one major thing that has been impressed upon me is the importance of the EXPERIENCE. Weddings are amazing, a roller-coaster whirlwind ride, and many of the people who will help you get to the other side still standing are the very vendors you hire and trust to guide you.
I'm a stickler with communication, so you'll never find me ghosting you. I'll be guiding you with tips, expectations, questionnaires and timelines, answering all of your e-mailed questions within hours, and having a good laugh (and a good cocktail!) with you during your engagement session.
read more
My goal is simple: I will work WITH you and FOR you. If your mom wants photos with all of your aunts and their aunts' aunts', we'll make it happen! If you want to try a certain photo, but are a little embarrassed to admit it, let me know and it's as good as done.
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There's just something about the darkness and stripped-back nature of the far North that centers you and leaves you with nothing but your emotions.
That no-nonsense feeling and raw emotion is what I hope to convey through my photos.
And it's why I named my business HereNorth. Because I want to give you images that reflect that pure love and emotion. Here. Now.
When I was a fifth-grader, I fell in love with a book series about a little girl who was desperately trying to get back to her father in Alaska. In the middle of the story, she got lost in the Yukon and had to follow a pack of wolves to figure out how to survive.
The descriptions of landscapes and tundra really appealed to me. So, when I was 27, I decided to go and experience Alaska first hand.
A Grateful Heart
I came back with a grateful heart and a renewed sense of self.
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Over the course of many years working hard to create consistent and beautiful photographs, one major thing that has been impressed upon me is the importance of the EXPERIENCE. Weddings are amazing, a roller-coaster whirlwind ride, and many of the people who will help you get to the other side still standing are the very vendors you hire and trust to guide you.
I'm a stickler with communication, so you'll never find me ghosting you. I'll be guiding you with tips, expectations, questionnaires and timelines, answering all of your e-mailed questions within hours, and having a good laugh (and a good cocktail!) with you during your engagement session.
read more
My goal is simple: I will work WITH you and FOR you. If your mom wants photos with all of your aunts and their aunts' aunts', we'll make it happen! If you want to try a certain photo, but are a little embarrassed to admit it, let me know and it's as good as done.
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We'll setup a time to talk. Either video chat or in-person locally to me, whatever works for you! Weddings are a HUGE DEAL, so I want to make sure I understand where my couples are regarding style and vision. This means "meeting" you, in person or on video chat. We can plan a FaceTime "date" or chat over coffee in my town.
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You let me know which collection you've selected and we get that contract signed and the retainer paid to secure your date (30% of the total!). We pop open a bottle of celebratory champagne, real or imaginary.
One little note: I can't save any date without a contract signed and retainer paid. I do put a courtesy 72 hour hold on your wedding date after consultation, but beyond that, nothing is secured on the calendar. Dates book up fast (I'm not kidding, some people book two years in advance), so be ready to LOCK IT IN if you're in love!
3. contract & retainer
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