About Chanel

Photography has been a passion of mine since childhood. Back then, you could always find me with a camera in hand, rushing to the one-hour photo lab just to see my prints as quickly as possible! Thankfully, digital photography arrived just in time for me to open my business in 2002.

Now, more than twenty years later, I’m still just as passionate about capturing life’s moments. As a wife, homeschooling mom of three, and someone who knows firsthand how quickly the years fly by, I treasure the opportunity to help families pause and preserve their memories. My mom always said our family memorabilia wouldn’t have been the same without my constant timing—and that love of “seizing the moment” has only grown stronger with time.

Over the years, I’ve had the joy of photographing families as they grow—from newborns to seniors, and everything in between. It’s especially rewarding when a child I once photographed as a newborn returns years later for their senior portraits! Families, seniors, and headshots are what I photograph most often, though I would love to welcome more newborns, babies, and children into my studio. I’m known for my patience with little ones, and it’s my goal to capture natural, heartfelt expressions that reflect each person’s true beauty.

When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me homeschooling my kids, volunteering at church, or bringing meals to friends in need. I also love sharing natural ways to help families live healthier. And just recently—in my forties—I finally discovered the joy of an iced mocha or frappe… now I understand why people love coffee so much!

I’ve been a proud member of the Professional Photographers of America since 2003, and I’m grateful for the ways it continues to inspire me to grow as an artist. At the heart of it all, my greatest joy is creating portraits that will be treasured for generations—because those little hands and fleeting moments are simply too precious to miss.