Hi there!

I am Joanne, but most people call me Jo.

I have been drawn to photography and have had a camera with me as long as I can remember! I was lucky to grow up in a house where my Dad made my big brother a Darkroom to develop his film. I still remember those smells and always loved watching photos come to life.

I love working with all kinds of people from all different backgrounds but kids and dogs have always been my most favorite subjects.

Kids being crazy doesn’t bother me in the least and their chaos and laughter are my favorite sounds.

I have an immediate connection with dogs as soon as I meet them and I love the slobbery lick of a pup.

I have been the Solo Parent of my daughter Jordyn since she was born. I am grateful that she has grown into an amazing human! She is kind and compassionate and that is what I am most proud of in my life. The fact that she is also an Olympic Athlete still amazes me and fills me with pride.

I raised her on the North Shore of O`ahu . Hawaii always will feel like home and I go back go the islands several times a year to do photo sessions. I live on the West Coast now of California and soon will be opening a studio in coastal Oregon. I guess you could say I really like being near the ocean!

Even with all of my years of experience, I still get excited and have lots of ideas for every new session that goes on my calendar. I am still constantly taking classes and learning more about this art form as it changes and evolves.

I guarantee that you will love your photos because if you are not happy then I am not happy.