I've been the designated "family photographer" since I was five — the one always behind the camera, capturing moments so they wouldn’t fade. I’ve always believed photos are more than pictures — they’re our stories.

In 2011, my passion for photography was reignited. I was tired of taking my kids to mall photo studios and ending up with the same generic, impersonal images — snapshots that lacked meaning and missed their true personalities. I craved something deeper, something real.

Then in 2012, while between jobs, I started offering photo sessions for friends and families as a little side gig… just something to fill the gap until I found a “real job.”

Funny how life works.

That little side job turned out to be my calling.

Today, I’m a full-time photographer specializing in newborns, babies, families, maternity, and seniors, with the occasional wedding sprinkled in — because I believe in telling the full story of the people I photograph.

Some of the babies I photographed in those early days are now entering high school. Watching my clients grow and evolve through life’s stages — from bump to baby to cap and gown — has been one of the greatest honors of my life.

At kDarling Photography, every session is personal. No gimmicks. No meaningless props. Just honest, heartfelt images that reflect your story.