Hi!
I'm Heidi.
One of my favorite things in the world is to go back through my computer where I keep all my pictures and just randomly click on a few and think, "What was life like here?" And then I move on to another year and another moment in time. I could do it for hours. And when I look at those pictures I can take myself back to that time and remember all the things. We've all heard that saying that time is a thief, but I don't think that's true. I don't think it's time that steals things away from you, it's your mind that just moves on. And pictures are what bring that time back. Pictures can give back what our memory has pushed to the side in favor of every day tasks and keeping up with life.
I bought myself my first NICE camera when I was in college from the Costco in Albuquerque. I was PUMPED and couldn't wait to start learning how to use all the different parts. That was a lllloooonnnggg time ago, but that's still the camera that I use today! It's my old friend that I've grown up with, we're comfortable with each other. And I can share that comfort with you! I believe with all my heart that you'll never regret taking pictures and having them forever.
A little about me, and why it relates to taking pictures of you!
You might notice if you have taken a second to wander around my site, that there are a lot of kids here! I am a momma to six circus monkeys, I have many nieces and nephews, and I take a lot of pictures! And while they all have become accustomed to taking pictures, they don't love it the way that I do. We have eight BIG personalities in our house and when it comes time for family pictures, it truly turns into a full blown circus. There is always at least one, if not many, performers who want nothing to do with filling mom's burning desire to capture true magic. And that is stressful, and so much pressure on the process! But here's the secret and my wish for you to know. Are you ready? Lean in, real close. The magic, doesn't come from perfection. It doesn't come from the picture we have in our minds of how the moments all have to align, like catching lightning in a bottle. The magic is already there, in each member of your circus and mine, and we just have to let it out. And I can help!
As a momma, I know all the things that go into getting ready, and picking outfits, and the cost, and all the other things we might have in our brain that do not have to do with smiling and posing just the right way. So I also know how important it is to find a photographer who can help you release all of that and lean in to what we all want from our captured moments; magic. I would love to help you see that magic in pictures and take back some moments that time will leave behind. If you think we're a good fit then I'd love to talk more!
The Process
01. Connect
Send me a message and let's talk about any questions you might have!
Share your story
02. Conceptualize
We can talk about what you want out of your pictures, schedule a time, and even discuss what you might want to wear or bring!
Develop Your Vision
03. Create those Moments
Let's make some moments and capture some memories together.