Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, I grew up happiest outdoors—surfing cold water, climbing trees whenever I could and chasing salty air like it was calling me. I love a good hike, but only if it’s earned (if a car can see the view, I’m not interested). Truthfully, most hikes are just an excuse to find beautiful light and even better scenery—and yes, that includes a little huffing, puffing and the occasional complaint along the way.

In June 2025, I welcomed my first child into the world, a daughter born on the summer solstice and filled with magic. Becoming a mother has expanded my heart in ways I never imagined and completely reshaped how I see beauty—it’s no longer something surface-level, but something found in fleeting, tender moments we wish we could hold onto forever. Her little hand grabbing at the cedar trees, the way her nose scrunches up when she tries something she doesn’t like and the way she shapes her lips to make a little “hoot” sound like an owl, these are the moments I've found beauty in. That perspective carries into everything I create, honoring the quiet, meaningful pieces of life that deserve to be remembered.