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This isn’t just what I do. It’s who I am.


It started as a creative outlet during a time I felt a little lost. I needed something that felt real, something that gave me purpose. Photography found me, and it became a way to connect. With people, with stories, with the moments that matter too much to not hold on to.

As a full-time high school biology teacher and wedding photographer, I live a life that’s split between science and soul. Photography though, it’s where I get to feel. It’s where I get to slow down and document the most meaningful parts of life. The ones that are over in a flash but remembered for a lifetime.

but I did grow up chasing sunsets, falling in love with nature, and being the girl who always had a camera in her hand.

I didn’t grow up dreaming of becoming a wedding photographer

In the way I tell stories, I let the real moments lead the way. I don’t need everything to be perfect—I want it to feel alive. A little wind in your hair. Mud on your boots. Quiet glances and loud laughter. I capture it all in a way that feels nostalgic, grounded, and full of soul.

People always ask, “Why Five Pines?” And I love telling them. To me, pine trees represent strength, steadiness, and the kind of beauty that feels both wild and grounding. They’re resilient. Rooted. Always reaching for the light.

The number five holds a special place in my story, I’m the oldest of five sisters, and that bond has shaped who I am in every way. “Five Pines” is a nod to that deep-rooted connection, to the family that made me who I am, and to the belief that love, like a forest of pines, grows stronger when it stands together.

So when you see that name, know it carries weight. It’s built on connection, adventure, and the idea that your story, just like the trees, deserves to be remembered for years to come.

Five Pines Photography

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The quirks And quAlities

I’ve visited 48 out of 50 states. I’ve got a deep love for seeing new places and documenting love wherever it unfolds.

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I dream of a big family and a life full of laughter, barefoot mornings, and long talks by the campfire.

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I’m a full time high school biology teacher! Which means I’m used to thinking fast, staying organized, and caring deeply about the people in front of me.

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