10 Things You Might Not Know About Me!

Iris and Lace Photography: Behind the Lens

Meet the Photographer

Hi friends, thanks for coming along!

First, let’s start with something you probably already DO know about me: I am a family photographer serving the San Jose and SF Peninsula region of the San Francisco Bay Area.

And now here’s 10 fun facts about me that you might not know:

1. Originally from Tennessee, I knew I wanted to get out and travel to see the world. I moved abroad at 23 years old without knowing a soul in my new country, and it totally changed my life!

2. I love kids, including teenagers! I taught middle and high school science in the US and abroad. I taught grades 6-12 in mostly biology and chemistry, with a little bit of physical science thrown in there as well at the middle school level.

3. I specialize in family photography. When I tell people I’m a photographer, they always assume I must shoot weddings—but nope. I love documenting the love between parents and their little ones.

4. I met my husband in ALBANIA! (Where is Albania, you might be wondering? It’s the tiny country next to Greece and Macedonia!) Max and I separately were hired to be teachers at an International School, where we met.

5. After we lived for two years together in Albania, we took 9 months to backpack through Southeast Asia. It was the grandest adventure of my lifetime. We explored the ruins of Angkor Wat, did yoga in Bali, fed elephants in Chiang Rai… oh yeah, burned through tons of our savings. :)

6. I do Martial Arts! I love Krav Maga, kickboxing, and jiutjitsu. I think it is empowering and a great workout!

7. I am also a harpist, which not many people know about me because its kind of difficult to travel and move around with a big 6 foot harp!

8. I am a yoga teacher, certified personal trainer, and a dedicated group fitness instructor!

9. I’m a INFJ personality type, and an Enneagram 4W5. (PS if you’re an INFJ or 4W5 please tell me during our photoshoot because I’ll get really excited!)

10. For me, photography is SO much more than just clicking the shutter button. Photography is my art. That is what drives and motivates me. Photography is one of the most invaluable, priceless investments you will ever make, because it will comprise your legacy. No matter how old your family gets, it is a treasured gift for decades to come. I deeply believe in the power of a photograph.

And there you have it! 10 things you probably didn’t know about me. Now that you’ve learned about me, I want to learn more about you! You can connect with me on Facebook or Instagram, or even better, let’s meet for a session!