You know, the ones with gnarly roots popping out of the ground, gaping holes in their trunks, and, my favorite- the ones growing out of rocks and cliffs. It never ceases to amaze me that regardless of how harsh the environment may be, or how ruthless the trials, they thrive.
As cheesy as it may sound, there’s something about that resilience that resonates very deeply with me.
For me it’s impossible to ignore the parallels between families and these ancient giants, but what I never expected, was that this appreciation would grow and intertwine itself with my passion for portrait photography.
I have had the honor of not only meeting, but working with a fantastically diverse group of people. And what remains true, Is that despite the stories that may have wrenched our branches, Or the experiences that’ve been carved into our trunks, We are all the uniquely remarkable products of the roots we’ve pushed into the ground.
I believe that with my whole heart. I see it in the breathtaking, weathered eyes of a baby. The confident air of a senior on the verge of graduation. The loving tenderness of new parents, And the timeless pride in a grandparents smile.
That’s why I’ve named the business Rooted Family Photography. My own homage to the people who have entrusted me to capture beautiful moments in their lives, and to all the people who have encouraged and pushed me to be proud of my own wild roots.
I-O! Haha. Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a pretty big Ohio State Football (and of course TBDBITL) fan. I think it’s a pretty incredible that the camaraderie and that RIVALRY with that state up north has found me all the way up here... AND EVEN IN MY CLASSROOM!!!!
Honestly never thought I would get taunted by three year olds giggling as they said Go Blue! But it happens all the time! Haha!
For me there’s nothing like being out in nature. Especially in New Hampshire. Having the mountains so close and the beach even closer, it’s like heaven on Earth.... and believe me, that’s no exaggeration. People that know me know that I’m just as happy standing in the pouring rain as I am sitting around a fire. Sometimes I get caught up thinking about the beauty in the fine details. How many leaves are on trees, wondering why the roots of a tree grew above the soil, or pulling over on my drive to work just to stare at the sunrise. Some might call it easily distracted.... But I guess I would call it... no.. yeah... definitely easily distracted.
I’m definitely that person you’ve seen at a stoplight singing shamelessly at the top of her lungs. As a proud band nerd, music is something I’ve always connected with. I appreciate the vulnerability that goes into the composition of each classical piece just as much as the swing of the dirty blues or the emotion driving a hip hop beat. For me there’s captivating messages in every genre.... But.... there is a special place in my heart for 90’s and early 00’s pop hits... Just ask my coworkers who have seen me belting out some Celine in my parked car... hahahaha.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read a little bit more about me, but I would really like to hear from YOU!!!!