The Story of a Photographer

I am a military wife. I am a mother of three incredible children. I am a daughter to the hardest-working man I know. I am a sister, a cousin, a friend—and most importantly, a servant of God! I consult Him on everything and am amazed every time He chooses to reveal something new to me, no matter how simple it may be.

I have always had an interest in photography, but it became an obsession after my son was born. I took him to portrait studios and was greatly dissatisfied with the generic poses we always got. Yes, the pictures were cute, but they didn't even begin to capture the personality I adored and wanted to share with my deployed husband. We counted on these portraits to help create a bond with my husband, who, for far too many months, got to know our children through them. It was important to me that the photo staring back at him was more intimate than what I was receiving from these studios. So my mission began. Since then, I have diligently worked to perfect my photography—both artistically and technically.

Photos are how my daughter was introduced to her daddy. Photos let my husband be present not only at her birth, but also at many birthdays for our children since. Photos allowed Daddy to see the excitement on his son's face at his first airshow. Photos of the kids at Christmas allowed us to share the holiday—even while we were thousands of miles apart. Our very favorite photos are those of us coming back together again—the ones of our family whole.

I like details. I love freckles—hence the name "Sun Kissed." I love baby feet and hand-holding. I’m a sucker for a thumb-sucker. I love to watch a baby learn to toddle. I am crazy about tulips and look forward to them all year! I love the smell of the ocean and the sound of the waves, but I hate salt water. Newborns melt my heart, and I marvel at the way pregnant women glow. I cry at the mention of our military, and I am VERY proud to be an American.

Why am I sharing all of this with you? So that you understand that when you choose me as your photographer, I’m not just taking pictures—I’m capturing your memories. I want to see your son in his favorite shirt, no matter how worn it is. I want you to make your daughter giggle so I can capture her crinkling her nose. You don’t have to have a deployed spouse to appreciate precious memories. I’m not going to take your average posed pictures. I’m not going to try to recreate someone else’s work. I am going to capture your family in their element. I want your portraits to reflect your family, your moment, and your memories!

WELCOME TO SUN KISSED DIGITAL IMAGES!

I can’t wait to get to know you!