"Photography is a love affair with life."

My visual career began by studying commercial photography at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Instead of continuing in that direction at the time, I jumped into the film and television industry where I worked for 20 years in various roles. For almost a decade, I traveled the country as a motorsports photographer, and action sports videographer, shooting IMSA, IndyCar and SRO World Challenge. ​

A few years ago, I started learning food and product photography. I’ve always been drawn to beautiful food and packaging online and in magazines. I partnered with a friend to create a series of printed and digital publications. Our publications were in stores across the U.S., and online at PressReader and Magzter. The magazines are currently available digitally on ISSUU. I was able to tell stories about the people that create the amazing food which brought together my love of food and storytelling.​

This journey also propelled me into professional baking. I love to bake! It’s both science and art. Being a bit of a science geek, I like the precision behind baking. The system of baking can only work if the function of all of its parts are doing their job. Spending time in the kitchen trying something new, and watching it come together, is exciting!​

I grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana eating great Southern food. Sugar and fat…you can’t beat it. I learned a lot about cooking from my mom and grandmothers. Each had something a little different to teach me…Mom, amazing cinnamon toast and pot roast; Nana, buttermilk biscuits; Mamaw, fried chicken and chocolate fudge. So many great recipes and great memories!​

Since I frequently work with clients in their restaurants and culinary kitchens, I maintain a managerial level food safety certification through ServSafe. I am also licensed in Georgia as a Cottage Food Business.

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I still take on independent film projects with my producing partner at 99to1 Media. Take a look at a few of my projects at my production company, Journey Blue Media.

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My website is filled with the many things I enjoy creating. Some days it's shooting food, some days I bake for local clients. I love the freedom I have to create depending on the day. If I could offer any advice to young photographers/artists, don't put yourself in a box. You have many talents and ideas. Show the world what you're made of!