But things change. People change. And my 18 year old self didn't know what she wanted until I slowly made my way into learning how to use a camera, and started taking photos for my friends and family, which segued into me doing my first wedding... and THAT'S where I found my passion.

At the end of the day I have my husband to thank for always believing in me. I will never forget the afternoon I was on the phone with him before I moved to NC, and I was talking about how much I loved taking photos and being creative, and how it was only a dream to be a photographer for my job. He said "you will do it. I know you will."

And, honey. I'm doin' it! Coral Compass is one of the best adventures of my life and truly, even though I am 8 years into this, we are only at the beginning. I'm so proud of everything that's been accomplished and all the people I have met along the way, and I can't wait to see what's to come!!

It's crazy to think that a cringey Craigslist Ad is what ultimately catapulted my career as a wedding photographer. I remember I left that wedding excited, scared & ready for the next one. Though my business grew gradually and I only worked part-time doing a handful of weddings a year in the beginning, eventually I was met with a big decision and took my wild lil biz FULL-TIME and have not looked back since.

While I would love to write the cliche line of "I knew I wanted to be a photographer the first time I picked up a camera," it's simply not true. I didn't know I wanted this for a career at first. I originally was heavily invested in the medical field and DREAMED of running a hospital, and only took artsy photos for funsies.....