Growing up my dad was always behind a lens either taking home videos of every birthday party and Christmas morning, or taking photos throughout every family trip. Early on he instilled in me a passion of capturing special moments with loved ones. I’m grateful I’ll always have the gift of those memories to look back on. That’s where it all began! My dad gave me my first camera at 11 years old and the rest is history.

Bloom & Bark Photography was founded out of two key concepts that have fueled my love for photography.

1) Photos bloom when they hold feeling.

I strive to capture images that hold emotion, not just a pose. During sessions, I focus on helping you feel comfortable and confident so your genuine connections shine through—whether it’s with your partner, family, or pets. I hope your photos bring you right back to those authentic feelings whenever you look at them. If I’m shooting an event (graduation, party, etc) I hope you re-live the happiness of that day!

This is the heart of Bloom: creating an experience you feel your best so real emotion takes root and shines through the lens.

2) Pets are part of the family.

I became a first-time pet owner in 2023 when I adopted my cats, Zuko and Yuumi, followed by my dog, Kyoshi, in 2024. The number of pet photos in my phone quickly rose to the thousands, and after not having picked up my Canon camera in a while, I decided to start taking more purposeful photos of my fur babies (although I still take thousands of photos on my phone).

This is where Bark comes from! Never having owned pets in the past, I didn’t know just how deep that love could go. Our furry family members are just that - part of the family - and both you and your pet deserve amazing photos to capture that bond forever.