I’m a military wife (love that man of mine in uniform), teacher, and PNW girl at heart. As a military family we have lived in Germany, Texas, and of course my fabulous home state of Washington.I have two amazing kidsI’m entering into the world of parenting a teenager this year!! Say a prayer for me!!I love to go junking and antiquing!!I’m obsessed with collecting globes and maps (I blame my parents for having us live all over the world growing up)On paper I’m 4’9 but I like to say that I’m 5 foot because ya know that extra inch makes me feel soo much taller!The more I shoot, I have found that I like to shoot with more of a photojournalist approach, telling a story as it unfolds. Everyone has a story to tell. What’s yours?Like Michele I’m a hugger (it’s in my nature to nurture :)I can’t wait to meet y’all!!
And a little hostess Q&A:
Best thing about being a photographer? Capturing and freezing real life moments for my clients that they can enjoy forever.
Toughest thing? Juggling being a wife, mama, and a photographer. This year more than ever, it’s all about setting boundaries and sticking to them 🙂 A friend told me once that you only get 18 summers with your kiddos and in my case half of those are gone. Can’t believe it, but 6 more summers and my oldest will be 18!! Say What!?!!! So more than ever I’m all about enjoying as much time with my family that I can 🙂If you could photograph anyone/anything in the world (dead or alive) who would it be and why? I’m all about getting out and exploring these days!! On my bucket list is a trip to Thailand, China, New Zealand, Kauai, Iceland, just to name a few..have camera will travel!! 🙂 We actually just bought a vintage trailer to fix up and travel all around the US. I can’t wait!!!
Why does the Pacific North West ROCK for serving as a host town for a workshop? The PNW rocks in general! I mean where else in the world can you find a coffee shop on every street corner 🙂 You coffee lovers are gonna love it here!! A few of my other fav’s are our local farmer’s markets, rad murals by local artists, waterfront living (our workshop house is amazing!!), ability to day trip to Seattle, Mt. Rainier, San Juan Islands, Portland, Olympic Peninsula..I mean the list goes on. Need some pointers on MUST SEE spots while visiting feel free to give me a ring a ling or I’ve compiled some of our favorite spots HERE.
If you could describe your business in 3 words prior to the Pinkle Toes workshop, what would they be? I would just say in general I was lost and really struggled with having confidence to find my own voice and stick to it.
And what about after? Inspired, encouraged, renewed
Best part of your Pinkle Toes Workshop experience? I LOVED getting to hang out for several days with women from all over that loved photography as much as I did!!
Most challenging part? Not gonna lie..for me it was a lot of info to take in all at once. BUT that’s why I LOVED the workbook that we got to take home with us 🙂 I still go look at it from time to time.
Advice to anyone who attends the workshop you’re hosting? Leave your insecurities at the door and HAVE FUN!! Michele is such a loving, kind-hearted, and inspiring mentor. No question is too dumb to ask. We’ve all been there at one point and we all are still on our own path of growing and learning.
And now, I’d like to treat you all to some of Casey’s phenomenal work and PLEASE visit her ADORABLE website, too: 
Pics featuring Casey at the Austin workshop HERE. 😉
(If you serve or live near the following areas, this might be the perfect workshop opportunity for you: Olympic peninsula, Kitsap peninsula, Seattle, Lacey, JBLM (Joint Base Lewis McChord), Dupont, or even Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)
