Welcome to the blog!

Here you’ll find creative photography tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and personal reflections from my journey as a Lensbaby artist and visual storyteller. Whether you're here to learn new techniques or explore fresh inspiration, I’m so glad you’re here.

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From Grief to Growth: Using Photography as a Tool for Mindfulness and Creativity

After a season of grief, I turned to photography—not as a way to escape, but as a gentle tool to reconnect with beauty, presence, and meaning. This is the story of how one location, visited again and again, helped me come back to myself.

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Photography and the Meaning of Home (Heimat)

Photography has a unique ability to uncover the emotional landscapes that live within us. One of the most powerful themes I’ve explored over the years—both personally and in my creative community—is the concept of home, or Heimat, as we call it in German.

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Beyond the 365 Project: Finding Creative Flow with Self-Compassion

At different points in our lives—whether it’s the start of a new season, a creative chapter, or simply a need for change—we feel a pull to define goals, find inspiration, and refocus our energy. For photographers, that often means considering a new challenge, like a 365 project. And while those daily commitments can provide structure, they can also become a source of pressure or burnout.

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Embracing Self-Portraits: A Journey to Self-Acceptance through Manual Lenses

For many of us, stepping in front of the camera can be a daunting experience, especially as female photographers. Self-consciousness often takes center stage, making it challenging to embrace ourselves fully. But here's the secret: self-portraits can be a powerful tool for self-acceptance and self-love.

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The Creative Benefits of a 365 Project (and What It Taught Me)

A 365 photography project is more than a daily habit—it’s a powerful tool for growth, connection, and creative discovery. In this post, I reflect on what I learned, how it shaped my voice, and why it might be the right challenge for you.

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What Travel Taught Me About Growing as a Photographer

What helps us grow as photographers? These five creative lessons—drawn from a trip that challenged me in the best ways—still shape how I work, shoot, and show up with my camera today.

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How to Capture Emotion

I tend to cry over the little things. Like about saying good bye to friends or about the fact that time has passed. Last month my daughter and I spent a few weeks in Germany. On our very last night we both were overcome by a sudden sadness. Our hearts felt so heavy because we had to say good bye to our German life for at least another year.