Published and Award winning WPJA Photographer
There is no other career on earth like being a photographer!
I have always been fascinated by the human spirit. We are capable of such amazing things such as unconditional love, lifelong friendships, and unbreakable connections. These connections shape who we are and how we see and navigate the world. But these moments in time are fleeting and sometimes they are easily forgotten. Artfully documenting these moments in time is what I do to preserve them so that they can always be remembered.
For more than 15 years I have had the honor and privilege of being invited to some of the most pivotal moments in peoples lives. My clients choose me to document and preserve true, honest memories of their connections. They trust me to truly see these connections and document them with professionalism and artistic ability so that they come away with images that are treasured for the rest of their lives.
I draw inspiration from each and every unique soul that steps in front of my camera
People are like snowflakes - each and every person has their own unique qualities that makes them who they are! I'm an observer by nature so I've always been fascinated by how we interact with each other. Some of my favorite photographers Lewis Hine, Helen Levitt, Henri-Cartier Bresson, & Vivian Maier were observers of the world around them and used their gift to record the human stories that they saw. I approach weddings the same way by observing the human stories that unfold throughout the day. Instead of arriving at a wedding with preset poses and a prewritten storyline, I watch and wait for most of the moments to organically happen. This way each story has it's own unique twists and turns and each is as special as the people they are about!
These are a few of my favorite things . . .
My Pup
My Family
Travel
These 3 are the most important souls in the world to me. My husband Joe and I have been married for 17 years and though we've had some ups and downs, there really is no other human I would rather navigate this life with. He is the owner/CEO of our other company Carolina Limousine & Coach. Our daughters, Alexis & Sophia, make me proud to be a Mom everyday. They are sarcastic, funny, smart, beautiful, & have always been my biddy buddies. I'm excited everyday to watch them grow and become amazing women.
This knucklehead is who is in charge of my life on most days. Moe is our 6 year old Australian shepherd/Great Pyrenees mix and is the source of most of the chaos in our house. I'm hoping to work on my training certificate as I've always wanted to train dogs and Moe is the perfect subject, always willing to do anything I ask of him. He has his own IG, because the internet was made for dog videos, and you can check him out HERE
I would rather travel than do just about anything else in the world! So far I've been to 33 states, 2 continents, 5 countries, and we have plans for many, many more! Luckily my husband always has his bag packed and ready to travel. Although he usually has to deal with me bringing several film cameras and lots of film so I can document our travels. It wouldn't be a Reinhardt family trip without LOTS of photos.
All are welcome in front of my lens!
I am an inclusive photographer
I am happy to welcome people from all walks of life to step in front of my lens. I will always do my very best for anyone no matter your race, religion, sexual orientation, size, gender, or age. All are welcome as long as you are excited to capture some memories together!
