Some of my happiest childhood memories were of me looking through my Aunt Tina's Photo Albums.  I think every family probably has an Aunt Tina.  She was the one that always had a camera and was always annoying everyone, snapping those annoying flash bulbs in everyone's faces.

She was also the one that everyone appreciated years later when they got to revisit past special memories by going through Aunt Tina's Photo Albums, as well as viewing those 8mm home movies.

I am now that annoying person, so I say, "Thank You Aunt Tina for passing the torch, in this and many other ways." 

It is because of my love of photographing children and capturing their wonderful expressions,  that I started  photography professionally.  I started by doing children's sports photography, doing individul and team photos and creating unique sports collages to create special memories for them.  From word of mouth it grew to include children and family photography.
 

For me it is not just a business, or a love, but a passion.  I  capture the essence of the children and family.  It is easy because I have always  appreciated the wonder and pure naturalness of a child, every child. I believe we have more to learn from them, than they do  from us.  Just sit back and watch them in action.
I look for the connection between familes. I want you to look at your portraits and say, "Oh yes, that's what it's all about!"
 
 
 
My life experience in photography comes from being a sister, an aunt, a Mom and a grandma. I am friend to many who have children and I had a Day Care center for 10 years. My volunteer work involves children. All this living takes place with a camera in my hands. I have a great appreciation for life and the beauty all around me.
 
 
 
To keep my professional experience fresh, I travel around the country every year to take extensive photography workshops. I have found my favorite teacher, the best in my opinion, Monte Zucker. He is my mentor and my friend and one of the world's best.   I even travelled all the way to  Italy  to take a workshop  with him. I will continue to absorb his wealth of knowledge and strive to achieve results that would honor him.
(Sadly, we lost Monte to cancer in 2007)

I  hope you will give me an opportunity to help you create a future heirloom by allowing me to take your portrait. There is nothing to lose.  You must be 100% not just satisfied but thrilled or there is no charge.

I look forward to serving you in the near future.

Mary