I spent my youth as a dancer, and most of my adult life riding horses, practicing yoga and martial arts, and teaching as a Pilates trainer. That lifelong connection to movement—felt, seen, and sensed—fuels everything I do as a photographer. My camera is how I translate energy into imagery.

I earned my degree in Communication Arts from Allegheny College with concentrations in photography, documentary filmmaking, dance, vocal and theatre performance. That interdisciplinary mix still guides me today—I’m an artist shaped by rhythm, storytelling, and emotion. I also studied photography post-grad at Pittsburgh Filmmakers, and I’ve never stopped learning since.

My work has been published widely—so widely, in fact, I’ve stopped counting. But one of my favorite honors is seeing my photos hanging as banners at the entrance of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and featured across their site where I’ve photographed all their dancers and administrators.

I’ve been voted “Best Photographer” by The Knot for over a decade and received the Influential Leadership Award from Pittsburgh Professional Women. In the dance photography world, I’ve been honored by the Pas De Deux Dance Photographer’s Conference as both an award-winner and speaker.

My studio, Buzzy Photography, was established in 1996 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to serve those who want compelling and exquisite photos for personal branding, portraits and special events. I honestly get a rush every time I step into this space with a client, and after leading hundreds of photo shoots, I’m certain that my clients feel this “buzz”, too. I intentionally create a comfortable atmosphere where people can be themselves, experience self-love, embrace appreciation from their loved ones, and leave feeling on top of the world.

Honestly, what matters most to me is making people feel seen, celebrated, and empowered. Whether I’m photographing dancers, families, creatives, or entrepreneurs, I want you to walk away not just with beautiful images—but with more confidence and joy.

Through my Buzzy Vibe Tribe, I mentor other creators in raising their frequency and unlocking their highest creative potential through the art of photography.

I’m also always evolving. I’ve published two books—Porchraits and Waiting in the Wings—and I’m currently working on new projects involving nature photography and video. Stay tuned!

Enough about me. I can’t wait to get to know you.