Ever since I could pick up a crayon I’ve considered myself an artist. My memories of happily drawing on the walls go well beyond a mischievous child. It made me happy. My parents, not so much. But when I initialed my purple magic marker drawing at the age of 4, they too recognized there was more to it.

It’s important to me to stay at the top of my game. I cannot expect clients to trust and invest in my artwork if I’m not willing to give them my best. I have always been a highly motivated person earning my BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) from Syracuse, studying at Brooks, interning at Hallmark, dedicating myself to photography for over 25 years. The certification was the next step in committing to clients and me. What that means for my clients; I demonstrate high-quality professional skills artistic and technical competence and verified by photography’s worldwide trade association, Professional Photographers of America. Only 3% of all photographers and only 6 in 100 miles of Kansas City hold this certification. I’m proud to be in this select group.