Hey I'm Tay, the homebody of all homebodies.
Somewhere between my Southern Californian roots and Pacific Northwest upbringing, I was forged into a passionate artist and lover of the cozy things in life! Currently, I am a 30 year old mother to a rad little boy, a fur mom to an Australian Shepherd and two kitty cats. For the last 12 years, I've been married to the love of my life. We often love to geek out together on Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, gaming and good food. My family truly means everything to me. Without them and their undying support, I am not me!!
Before diving into my photography career, I spent the majority of 9 years being an advocate in my local birth work communities as a birth + PP doula! I chose to channel a lot of my interest in birth work to the underserved and underprivileged areas of my birth communities. In fact, I felt so strongly about this area of work that I also became a Birth Becomes You certified birth photographer in 2021. Additionally, the majority of my college education was strategically focused on the racial & gender injustices that currently plague perinatal healthcare systems world wide on both criminal and social levels. I am more than a photographer; I am a natural advocate for human beings and the humankind experience.
At my core, I am a reflection of the nostalgic love that I was given by my Great Grandmother, Doris Mae. Doris was a passionate creator who loved Olives as snacks (also in her gin martinis) and her birth flower is the timeless September Aster. O&A is a tribute to the unconditional nostalgic love she gave me as a young girl. When I am not documenting love stories or filling my head with ungodly amounts of school text, you can find me in my kitchen cooking a meal from scratch, wandering around in the woods, making miniatures, listening to my favorite podcasts, cozy gaming or simply being present with my family.
