I was born in Michigan and moved to Chicago for a few years. We moved back and settled south of Grand Rapids, where I was raised After high school I started college at Grand Rapids Community College where I took a photography class and really enjoyed it. Even th0ugh I only owned a point and shoot camera, I found ways to use what I had to make great quality photos and finished at the top of the class. This sparked my love for photography, which turned a hobby into a side hustle for the last several years. 

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I started college at GRCC and then transferred my sophomore year to focus on my personal life and my faith. I met my husband and several friends, started my career in social work, and managed to find a stable job with the State of Michigan. I partnered with my father to take photos for his real estate listings, and saved up to buy better equipment to produce higher quality photos. ​

 

The name came from a previous job training idea, that to help our customers, we needed to know our customers, and we needed to "be the experts in the heart and home events. In this case, the hearth represents the physical home and the home represents the idea of family, wherever your chosen family is, that is home. I may have started with real estate photography, but I would love to be able to expand and take photos for people who may not otherwise be able to afford nice personal or family photos. I know how life costs so much these days and I want to offer the professional grade photos at a reasonable cost. 

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I know the struggle of being a parent and provider, being divorced and trying to be stable financially. I am always looking for new opportunities to connect with my community and to provide a benefit to those around me, whether that is through my professional skills and knowledge or through my connections to resources