Personal Projects

  • Why Joy is Your Most Powerful Branding Tool

    Why Joy is Your Most Powerful Branding Tool

    Reminder: The best posts are the ones that show who you are and what you care about. Lately, I’ve been working on posting more consistent blogs and newsletters. My goal is to provide a human touch to the world of DIY brand photography—helping you look like a pro without actually needing to be a…

  • How Being A Wedding Photography Helped My Brand Photography

    How Being A Wedding Photography Helped My Brand Photography

    In 2014, the I began a photography business with a wedding shoot, feeling grateful for clients’ trust. Revisiting past work, I noticed parallels between wedding and brand photography, such as similar shot lists and a focus on storytelling through both detail and portrait images. While the experience in weddings shaped my approach, I now…

  • The Quiet Return to What I Love

    The Quiet Return to What I Love

    A transformative trip to Nicaragua reignited my inspiration as I documented the triumph of a local entrepreneur. This experience pushed the author to rethink my photography business, focusing on joy rather than pressure, and emphasizing authenticity in my work. As 2026 approaches, I am focused on hope and renewed purpose.

  • Photo Friday – A Whale of a Time

    Photo Friday – A Whale of a Time

    I live on the east coast of Canada and there’s a bay in between two of our provinces that in the summer time is home to up to 17 humpback whales.

  • Pics 4 Passion: A Journey Through Creativity, Community, and Faith

    Pics 4 Passion: A Journey Through Creativity, Community, and Faith

    In 2017, Pics 4 Passion started as a simple dream on one of my Pinterest boards. As a photography student, I wanted to create images that showed mental health in its raw, honest form—far from the polished perfection we often see on social media. I shared this vision with my classmate and close friend,…