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Capture timeless memories with a trusted Tulsa Photographer. Specializing in natural, heartfelt portraits for families and seniors.

Life moves fast, kids grow faster, and somewhere between the snack requests and bedtime stories, I’m here with my camera, catching the moments that make it all worth remembering.

Is a Full-Service Tulsa Photography Experience Right for You? Let’s start here: if the thought of planning Tulsa family photos makes you immediately want to ghost your own calendar app, you’re in good company. You really want the photos. You know how precious and fleeting this time is with your kids. But shopping and coordinating […]

My Honest Experience with a Tulsa Midwife (and Why I’d Do It All Over Again) If you’ve been around here long, you probably know I had both of my babies under the care of a Tulsa midwife, and both of my girls were born at home in my living room 🙂 We got pregnant in […]

Where is the Best Tulsa Photoshoot Location? From a Tulsa Photographer When I think about the most beautiful Tulsa locations for photoshoots, my mind always goes to Woodward Park and the Tulsa Historical Society. It’s a personal favorite, not just because of the classic backdrops, but because it’s also where I have chosen to have […]

tulsa heirloom photos displayed via matted print with frame corner samples

Introducing Heirloom Portraits | Tulsa, Bartlesville, and OKC Photographer A beautiful modern take on a timeless tradition! I’m thrilled to officially introduce Tulsa Heirloom Portraits. Rooted in tradition, crafted with intention, and designed to be handed down for generations. As much as I love the energy and delight in family photos, these are completely different! […]

family of four including mom, dad, and two young children look out over lake hefner in OKC for a family photographer

Legacy Clients, Lake Views & Sunrise Light | OKC Photographer As a Tulsa and OKC family photographer, I have a handful of clients I consider cornerstone families—people who trusted me early on in my business, come back year after year, and show up with an eagerness and excitement about our time together. This family is one […]

photos of family walking away into sunset in dewey oklahoma field

Bartlesville Photography Session – The Willis Family Some sessions speak for themselves—and this one said a lot without trying too hard. The Willis family lives in California, but they make the trip back to Oklahoma often—especially to this land in Dewey that’s been in the dad’s family for generations. It’s where we shot their session. […]

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