05/21/2026
Still me, just showing up with a little refresh on who I am.
I’m Vanessa. I married the love of my life — 15+ years and counting. Two tiny humans call me “Mom” approximately 736 times a day, and two rambunctious rescue pups are the reason I can’t have nice things.
I’m a two-time severe , and that experience is woven into everything I am and the reason why this business even started.
I’m a photographer committed to making portraits that are beautiful, meaningful, and real. And yes, I will travel for sessions, I knew you’d ask. My soul has a deep need to wander and I work hard to feed it.
At home you’ll find me slowly turning my space into a jungle, buried in a book or blanket, cooking and cleaning in the kitchen for the millionth time, or going for a run/walk to clear my mind. I love a good drama series but I just really love to laugh. Send me all your favorite comedies!
Nature and music are my therapy. A sunrise or sunset surrounded by peace and quiet is my happiest place. I’m constantly working on becoming the human I want to be and letting go of everyone else’s expectations, one day at a time.
Quality time. Acts of service. Words of affirmation. That’s how I love, mostly in that order.
What makes you YOU? What do we have in common? Tell me!
Thank you .joy.photography for a couple pictures of ME!