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Portrait Photographer in Oklahoma & Dallas

Portraits with a little editorial edge — photographed in my hometown of Norman, throughout Oklahoma, dates in Dallas, and wherever your story takes us.

People, as they are—and as they are becoming.

Portraits have always been at the heart of my work. From my very first commissioned session to the people I photograph today, I’m drawn to the beauty of individuality and the stories that make us who we are.

From Engagement and Bridal Portraits to Maternity, Newborn, Family, Seniors, and personal Branding Sessions, my approach blends thoughtful direction with genuine connection.

The best portraits go beyond appearance. They capture the essence of who you are.

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Available in Oklahoma City, Norman, Nichols Hills, and select Dallas dates.

A baby held by an adult with a ring on the ring finger, the adult wearing a shirt with a brown and black animal print. The baby has blue eyes and light skin, and is looking at the camera. The adult's face is partially visible, and the baby is being c

A woman sitting on a white armchair, holding a newborn baby, with a dog resting on her lap. A man, with a young girl on his shoulders, is leaning in to give her a kiss. The scene is in a brightly lit room with floral curtains and a window in the back

A woman with curly hair lying on a white surface surrounded by colorful flowers and petals, smiling with closed eyes.

A diverse family of five, including two young children, a man, a woman, and a baby, sitting and standing together in a studio against a gray background, smiling and interacting lovingly.

A young woman with long black hair sitting on her heels on a gravel pathway between two concrete walls, smiling at the camera with trees in the background.

Four women dressed in elegant evening gowns walking on a lush green lawn surrounded by trees, smiling and enjoying themselves.

One photographer. Many ways to tell a story.

Portraits can take many forms.

It can be quiet and intimate. Playful and connected. Clean and modern. Dramatic and editorial.

We might photograph a family exactly as they are, create a carefully directed studio portrait, or build an entire visual concept around a person, a brand, or an idea.

The setting and style may change. The experience is always thoughtfully created around you.

A woman with blonde hair sitting on the floor next to a large pink velvet circular couch, and a young girl wearing a pink dress and large pink hat standing on the couch. The background has a clothing rack with various dresses in pink, cream, blue, and purple.

Black and white close-up of a baby's face with wide eyes, held gently by an adult's hand.

Portraits with room to imagine.

Some portraits begin with a milestone.

Others begin with an idea.

My editorial work allows room for creative direction, intentional styling, beautiful light, and a little more imagination. These sessions can be personal, expressive, unexpected, or completely outside the traditional portrait experience.

A woman with dark hair, wearing a colorful striped dress, lying on a black couch with white dotted patterns, surrounded by two small children in brown overalls, and the children and woman are looking up at the camera, with decorative pillows around t

A family of four holding hands and walking on a grassy field in a park with colorful flowers and trees in the background.

A woman with long brown hair and makeup, wearing a dark fur coat, sitting next to an airplane, with a jet engine visible in the background.

A happy family of five, including two young children, sitting on the floor against a plain gray background, engaging in playful conversation and smiling.

For those who want to create something a little different.

[LET’S CREATE SOMETHING→]

A young woman with red hair and a white shirt standing next to a brown horse with a white blaze, inside a stable with stalls.

A woman with dark skin and styled short curly hair has a crown of pink and red roses on her head. She is touching her face with both hands, wearing rings and earrings, with bright lipstick, and has a tattoo on her left wrist. The background is a plai

A woman with short, curly white hair wearing a sheer black lace dress walking barefoot on a rocky black sand beach with two large sea stacks in the ocean in the background under a cloudy sky.

For the moments you want to remember as they felt.

Some of the most meaningful portraits aren't about perfect posing.

They're about a hand held a certain way.

A child who won't stop laughing.

The way love looks.

The little details of a changing season.

My approach is relaxed and directed, giving you enough guidance to feel comfortable while leaving room for something real to happen.

A black-and-white photo of a family in a home with three dogs. The mother and father are standing together, holding a newborn baby. The mother has a hand on the baby's head. The father is smiling. The family is standing in front of a window with curt

A young girl with red hair is kissing a brown horse with a white face marking inside a stable. The girl is dressed in a white shirt, beige riding pants, and knee-high Gucci patterned rain boots. The stable has a high ceiling, metal stalls, and wooden

A group of five children gathered on a bed, looking at a newborn baby. The children are smiling and seem curious and happy, with some leaning in closely and others sitting back. The bed is in a room with large windows and sheer curtains, with a woode

A woman holding a baby with a man gently leaning over them, all appearing to share a tender moment.

A woman with long dark hair in a sheer black polka-dot blouse holding a toddler boy against a dark background.

Two infants lying on a fluffy white rug surrounded by fallen brown autumn leaves, one infant sleeping and the other resting with eyes closed, wrapped in shades of beige and brown blankets.

A smiling woman and man holding a newborn baby, with the woman resting her head on the man's shoulder, close together indoors.

A little more control. A lot of room to create.

The studio offers something different: intentional light, a private setting, and the freedom to create a portrait experience that is clean, dramatic, simple, or completely creative.

My private studio in Norman is available for a limited number of portrait sessions, using the same professional equipment and approach I bring to editorial and commercial work.

Explore The Portrait Experience

Close-up of a crawling baby with light skin, curly hair, and big eyes, against a plain gray background.

A woman with long, curly dreadlocks decorated with pink and gold hair accessories and colorful flowers, holding purple, pink, and red flowers against a neutral background.

A woman in a white dress holding a little girl in a blue and white dress with a blue bow, being kissed on the cheek, standing against a gray background.

A young woman with long, wavy brown hair wearing a black sleeveless dress standing against a plain gray background.

A woman with dark wavy hair, wearing a black, sheer, polka-dot blouse, holds a shirtless young boy with light brown hair, against a dark gray background.

A family of five, including a father, mother, and three children, is posed together on the floor against a plain gray background. The father is kneeling with one knee on the ground, smiling at the camera. The mother is sitting on the floor, turned sl

A woman with long brown hair standing with one leg slightly bent, wearing a dark green satin dress with a slit, beige high heels, and posing with a child seated on her shoulders. The child has short brown hair, wearing a beige and white striped outfi

Group of seven women dressed in black posing together in a photo studio with a gray background, some sitting and some standing, with a large black equipment case labeled 'Absolute Entertainment' in front.

What are you imagining?

Maybe you're documenting a new chapter.

Maybe it’s the people you love.

Maybe you need images for your business.

An idea all your own.

You don't have to know exactly what you need before you reach out.

Tell me what you're imagining, and we'll figure out the right way to create it together.

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Based in Norman, I photograph throughout Oklahoma City and Nichols Hills, with select Dallas dates throughout the year.

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More Than a Photograph

The most meaningful portraits feel like you—your personality, your individuality, and the season of life you're in. My approach blends an editorial eye with thoughtful guidance to create imagery that feels effortless, personal, and worth holding onto.

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