the Journal

The last few months have been full — full of stories, full of trust, full of families inviting me into their most meaningful moments. And I kept thinking… how do I say thank you in a way that feels like more than words?

Before photography became my work, it became my way of holding on.   Today my son turns eight, I don’t just see another year older. I see the very beginning of why I ever picked up a camera in the first place. At just six days old, he faced open-heart surgery — a double bypass — before most babies have even opened their eyes to the world. Those early days taught me how fragile life is, and how fiercely beautiful it can be. I learned, very quickly, that moments are not guarant

June 7th arrived wrapped in true early-summer intensity. Smoke from western Canada’s wildfires lingered in the air, the sun blazed overhead, and I walked away with my first sunburn of the wedding season . Somehow, it felt perfectly aligned with A & S—warm, bold, and full of undeniable love. Both the ceremony and reception were held at Happy Life Farms , a venue that effortlessly blends open landscapes with an intimate, welcoming atmosphere. Even with the hazy skies, the prope

Some weddings you photograph. Some weddings you live inside . K & J’s day was the latter. This one was extra special for me—not just because I was there as a "second shooter", but because I also stood beside the bride as a bridesmaid. It’s a rare and beautiful thing to witness a wedding day through both lenses at once: the quiet, emotional moments up close, and the wider story unfolding behind the camera. In the days leading up to the wedding, the forecast was… well, very on