21/05/2026
I've been avoiding this updated profile picture for all the ordinary, predictable reasons. And then, on a random Wednesday afternoon I decided to get David to take the shot. This moment in time because actually it is never a good time, so why not now. So here I am in my stinky active wear that I intended, like every other day, to change out of but didn't. But you know what, it's better. This is how I roll at school pick ups, at the grocery store and most likely how I'll look when I arrive for your shoot. So no surprises there.
Here's 8 random things you might like to know about me:
1. Next year I'll be 40 (gulp) and I'm trying to embrace all that its bringing. I'm embracing the wrinkles, the hair, the brain, the sleep, the hormones....we could go on 🤣. I'm embracing having perspective and feeling that time is going faster than ever and that greater intentionality is necessary.
2. When people ask me what I do, I say I'm mostly a mom. Its the most important job in the world, in my humble opinion. I have the privelege of spending all afternoon with them, helping them process their day. Helping them learn, unlearn, make mistakes, make fires, chase chickens, plant seeds, play hide and seek... alllllll the things. Its takes up so much of who I am rigjt now.
3. I'm slightly embarrassed to admit that I probably take more pictures of beautiful skies than my children. It's a bit of a lame obsession but its something that my mom and I always used to marvel together, and I hope it's a stand out memory for my kids one day.
4. About a year ago I attended a memorial of my good friend's dad. Most of the photos that were lovingly put up for the service were ones I had taken at special milestones. That's when I fully realized the legacy component to what I do. Photos immortalise a moment, and they create opportunities to revisit them in our minds. They hold so much value. Its a privelege to be asked to capture businesses and families where they are at.
5. I've been using the same camera for more than a decade. It's a proper workhorse and it still takes incredible images.
6. I'm really interested in uncultivated food, 'weeds' being top of the list. Truth is, weeds are just opportunistic plants doing a job rehabilitating and covering the soil. And if you pick the right ones you'll get far more nutrients and beneficial microbes than you can ever find in the supermarket. It's thanks to Nikki Brighton for inspiring me.
7. I did Oxpecker this past weekend! I ran 21km on day one in 3hrs 15 mins (don't laugh!) and 15km the following day. That's the furthest and fastest I've ever run EVER and I wasn't even being chased. Oxpecker is BEAUTIFUL and such a well run event. Do it! High fives yo my bestie couldn't have done it without you!
8. The only two things that really make sense to me in the world right now are Jesus me and plants. If you ever want to chat sbout those two things with me, I'd be delighted.
*This song because its an all time fav.
