2017

The  Fourth Pivot:

I didn't land my dream job as an attorney, but gave it a go as a litigator and quickly burned out from the stress. My husband encouraged me to follow my passions in photography. I leaped and began building my lifestyle branding and family photography business. 

2011

The Third Pivot:

A high school sweetheart and a life plan shifted when I didn't get into law school in NY. Calling an audible, I applied to and was accepted at a small private law school in NH. My high school boyfriend didn't last, but I met lifelong friends and the love of my life and future Husband, Frank.  

2006

The Second Pivot:

I dreamed of being both a photographer and a lawyer - helping bring families together. Even though I got into the best Photography school in the country, I quickly realized that subjective grading and lack of focus on writing skills were going to hold me back from my lofty law school goals. After I learned all I needed to know about photo technique, I transferred to a State College to focus on expanding my horizons and reaching my goals of getting into law school.

2004

The First Pivot:

At age 6, I was adopted by my step-dad. My family tree continued to expand over the years and was always a challenge for me to explain when asked "who my family was." It taught me resiliency, empathy and how to be pretty darn efficient at taking large family portraits!

1991

Attorney to Photographer

Told best through photos Of
the pivotal moments
of my life

This is my story:

Adopted

Becoming a mom

Photo School Dropout

First Love vs. Career

2020

The Sixth Pivot:

We welcomed our second child two weeks into the global pandemic. Like everyone in the world, our lives turned upside down as we shifted to quarantine and work from home life. We got creative in ways to connect with family across the globe, who didn't get to meet the newest addition to our family for months. 

The Fifth Pivot:

While starting and growing our family, we lost several significant close family members and a dear friend. Grieving these losses while becoming a new mom at the same time, taught me to appreciate the small miracles and preciousness of time.

Pandemic Baby

2023

Frame of Life

Embracing Life:

I have been working on Frame of Life slowly in the fringe hours since 2016. Our trademark registration was approved this year.  What started as a passion project will continue to grow through our podcast conversations, courses, and workshops.

Together we can create the legacies we want to leave, form deeper connections with those we love, and live brighter happier lives. 

on Our wedding Day
04.2014

pandemic Christmas card
  2020

starting labor at home 01.2017

launching the Podcast
02.2022

Adoption day on crutches  (breakdancing injury)
 04.1991