I grew up on the Puget Sound and spent many days exploring it’s offerings. When I had kids of my own, I knew I wanted them to grow up the same way—wandering driftwood-strewn beaches, getting lost in the trees, and chasing the tide just to see where it goes.

Now living in Kingston, WA, I’ve spent years exploring every corner of the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas—finding the best beaches for fort-building, the quietest trails for slow morning walks, and the perfect spots where the sunlight hits just right. My kids have grown up doing the same—climbing through the bunkers at Fort Worden, paddleboarding in Port Gamble, and spotting harbor seals in Poulsbo.

Living here has given me a deep love for these landscapes and a feel for the tides, light, and hidden spaces that make this place so special. As a photographer, I get to share that with the families I photograph – bringing them into the same wild, beautiful spaces that have shaped so many of my own favorite memories