..and this is my full-circle moment!

Growing up, I was teased like crazy for my name being Paige.

"Book"

"Paper"

"Turn the Page"

Looking back, the name calling could've been MUCH worse, but as a pre-teen, this wasn't fun. But what IS fun is embracing the literary world and some light childhood PTSD 25-ish years later in my creative passion that fuels my soul every single day with a name like Blank Page.

I'm a mama of two girls and wife to my very best friend who takes more cell phone photos and videos of our family than I do. My obsessions include Harry Potter, TikTok, referring to the Enneagram to figure out why I am the way I am (Type 2-ers, high five!), and Disney. I love hugs and have been told that I give the best ones. I'm a serial craft hobbyist - have started a lot of projects because in my heart I want to be an artist of all things, but I never follow through. Photography has been the only thing that has stuck.

I wholeheartedly believe that any photos are the most important hand-me-down you can gift. I came from a home with a mother who took so many photos with her 35mm - not artistic by any means, but of holidays and vacations with the year written in pen on the back. I remember taking rolls of film that my mom hadn't taken to get developed and their little containers, using them as accessories in my Barbie house. I also remember pulling out an entire roll of unexposed film and making it into a necklace. I think that's where I got the photo bug from - a desire to capture, keep, and reflect.

Things are now getting fuzzy - sometimes I worry that my memory is going downhill... even events from 5-10 years ago aren't as vivid. But when I pick up a photo, I remember. Sometimes the background isn't clear, but I could tell you random details like where I got the outfit and what drink was in my cup. But without the photo, I don't think that memory would just pop up in my brain, like, ever. It might as well be considered lost without this tangible token that reminds me. 

So out of the childhood photos I do have, the one thing that is missing in them is my mom. Plenty of me, my sister and dad, but not many of her, and that makes me sad. I'm working hard to change that though... I take photos of her with the grandkids often because I want to have these to look back on when she's gone. Take a second and think about your family - husband, kids, whomever... would they have photos of you to look back on fondly? Or would you be missing from them too?

Those reasons alone are why I am passionate about what I do, especially as a mother. These images aren't just décor for your walls, or a new Facebook profile picture. These are keepsakes to help you remember and tell your story, and keep the characters and chapters within them alive. 

Authentic, deep, and honest - just like my images, I love to be fully transparent with all my clients when it comes to their photo session experience with me to make sure that we are an equally great fit for one another. My goal for our time together is to create something that I’m going to love more than you do... shocked, you probably just read that again, but let me explain. By making this goal, it means I am fully invested in this experience and art - not just doing the bare minimum and sending you on your way with a product I’m not crazy about. I want these to be damn good. Ya feel me? After years of just “shooting to shoot”, I’ve made the decision to create in a way that makes me happy, and in turn, leaves you with sweet, lasting memories in your heart and in hand.

+ Let’s collaborate! Prior to your session, we’ll come up with a full plan for wardrobe for you and the fam and a location that enhances it all. Pinterest will be our best friend, and I have a photoshoot prep guide that will help get us started.

+ I’ve strayed away from being a “smile for the camera” photographer. 90% of your images will be you interacting with your people. My emphasis is the connection between y’all, not with my camera. Don’t worry though - I will attempt to get several traditionals!

+ I use the term attempt strongly. If we’re working with littles, sometimes they just do whatever they want to do. We’ll roll with it and keep smiling through the chaos because happy > meltdowns.

+ Saying that, I make the weirdest noises to get the kiddos to look and/or smile. Sometimes it’s animals, sometimes a mariachi band holler? Idk, but it works! I tell you now so it doesn’t catch you off guard.

+ Throw all perfection out the window. I’m focused on the real. Sometimes there’s a double chin, but it’s caused by the biggest group hug you’ve ever received. If you focus on the small things, you’ll never see the bigger picture.

Hopefully all of this solidified that I’m the photographer for you but if not, that’s okay! I can help recommend someone who better fits your needs and style. Staying true to my brand, vision and heart is a priority of mine, and being trusted to capture your family’s magic in my own way and process is the ultimate honor.

I can't wait to meet you!