DCEO Cohort 4!

I’m proud to share that I’ve joined Emerging Women Leadership Network this year!

I was drawn to EWLN because of the opportunity to learn, lead, and grow alongside an exceptional community of women leaders across Dallas. I’m looking forward to being intentional about growth, exchanging point of views and experiences, and engaging in conversations that challenge me to think bigger and lead with a more effective impact.

I’m excited for a year of genuine connections with women who are shaping the future of leadership in Dallas.

Here’s to learning from one another, raising the bar, and growing together.

A Stroll through Downtown Dallas

I love strolling downtown Dallas. You can explore the same places over and over, but the scene is different every time. Even when it's a million degrees outside people are still out and about. Here are some photos I captured while wondering.

Captured August 7, 2026

Dmagazine May 2026 Issue!

I have been working for Dmagazine for 4 years now as a photo retoucher and I finally got to photograph my first spread and a few pages in the magazine. 

I was a little nervous photographing the spread. The designer wanted specific lighting that I do not have a lot of experience with, but I was not going to back down from a challenge. I have a few continuous lights and a speedlight to help with the dim lighting of the Stoneleigh P. The owner and his granddaughter were so nice about taking photos. I know that sometimes being in front of the camera can be awkward, but I wanted them to be as natural as possible. The whole shoot was about an hour to an hour and a half long after setup and I got the lighting perfect. I was so relieved when the art director complimented me on creating his vision.

Are you excited to watch the World Cup in DFW? I received a list of places that I had to photograph for the magazine to help with the bar/restaurant list of where to watch. I had so much fun meeting some really cool people and also trying really amazing places. Each place I photograph had their own authentic style and were very excited to be featured in the magazine. I even went back to some of the places to try more of their food. The only struggle that I had with this project was that my A/C was out in my car so when I was traveling I probably looked like a sweaty mess! The owners of these establishments didn’t seem to notice though (or at least were nice enough not to tell me LOL).

Working on Dmagazine’s May 2026 issue was a blast and I cannot wait for more assignments in the future.  

Where to Watch:

The Branca Room

Jorg’s Cafe Vienna

Zin Zen Wine Bistro

Khashoka

Henk’s European Deli and Black Forest Bakery