The story of a photographer

Hi! I'm Kisha! I'm a boy mom, dog mom and cat mom! I'm not good at writing out whimsical, heartfelt stories about myself, so I'll just stick to the basics- that's all you really need to know anyways, right?

I've been a photographer for almost 15 years, and the past 12 of those have been specializing in Baby's First Year- newborn through 12 months. I do photograph families and older children still, though! I built a studio in my backyard 13 years ago and that's where you will find me the majority of the time- it is definitely my happy place! My favorite sessions to photograph are definitely newborns- I've been told my patience with them is unworldly and I believe it- I can wait them out to get my shot, no matter how long it takes! Coming in at a close second are sitter sessions- normally 6 or 9 months. Those babies have got the biggest personalities, and their sweet smiles just melt my heart!

I've been a momma to the best little boy for 13 of those. I love animals and have spent 10 years of my life volunteering with animal rescue. We have 5 dogs, 3 cats, plus a studio cat- Betsy June. She's always ready and willing to play if you want!

A few random bits of info about me :

*I was adopted at not even a month old. I have never met my birth parents and have never really felt a desire to look for them. As far as I'm concerned, my parents are my *real* parents.

*I play piano. I started taking lessons at 5 years old and my mom wouldn't let me quit until I had graduated high school.

*I shoot Nikon. Many years ago I bought a Nikon D5000 just to take snapshots with. Fortunately, I'm a perfectionist and a bit OCD, so learning EVERYTHING about photography soon became an obsession. I now shoot with a D850 and prefer prime lens- 35 mm and 50 mm in studio and 135mm outdoors!

*I love weightlifting! I just do it for fun, but I like to think I'm pretty strong!