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I love the competitive card games and board games, even if I don't win nearly as often as I used to. I love seeing them hone in on the interests they have decided to pursue...even if it means the loss of something I had once chosen for them. It's a roller coaster for sure, being a parent of teens and tweens... it's exciting, fun, exhausting, scary but pretty much the best. I love being a parent to them and I love getting to know the ones that aren't mine. It's an honor to be chosen to be a part of the lives of all of the teens I work with.

That picture below with the two teenagers, a tween and an 8 year old? How did that happen? Wasn't it just yesterday we were outnumbered by toddlers? Now, one is taller than me and the next is inching her way up. I'm nostalgic for those little arms wrapped around my neck, park play dates after preschool and snuggles all day long, but I'm not going to lie... I LOVE life with teenagers and older kids. I love the sarcasm that flows freely. I love sharing my favorite old school romantic comedies and slightly inappropriate thrillers.

I'm Staci

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That picture below with the two teenagers, a tween and an 8 year old? How did that happen? Wasn't it just yesterday we were outnumbered by toddlers? Now, one is taller than me and the next is inching her way up. I'm nostalgic for those little arms wrapped around my neck, park play dates after preschool and snuggles all day long, but I'm not going to lie... I LOVE life with teenagers and older kids. I love the sarcasm that flows freely. I love sharing my favorite old school romantic comedies and slightly inappropriate thrillers.
I love the competitive card games and board games, even if I don't win nearly as often as I used to. I love seeing them hone in on the interests they have decided to pursue...even if it means the loss of something I had once chosen for them. It's a roller coaster for sure, being a parent of teens and tweens... it's exciting, fun, exhausting, scary but pretty much the best. I love being a parent to them and I love getting to know the ones that aren't mine. It's an honor to be chosen to be a part of the lives of all of the teens I work with.

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My family- of course!

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watching my kids do their things
while I cheer them on.

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shopping- not just online-
in actual real stores

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the Chicago Cubs

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bullet journaling

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National Parks- family goal to
visit as many as possible

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Books. I love reading!

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My Peloton.

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a good game night with friends.

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Living my dream as a photographer.

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My Top Ten Favorite Things

You'll often find me unable to contain my joy when I look at the back of my camera or find new inspiration. I couldn't feel luckier to do what I do. Photography is my passion and it fuels my soul.

My path to Senior Photography has been a crooked one for sure! My bachelor's degree is in Elementary Education from Butler University. After graduating, I taught 6th grade and coached Middle School cheerleading for two years. Then, I moved to California to get my Master's Degree in Child Development from Mills College. I had the most amazing job as a Child Life Specialist at UCSF Children's Hospital. My love for photography actually started there, as I helped patients and families document their own journies. I took a break from working outside of the home when my first of four kids was born. We bought a good camera to document all of his cuteness, I soaked up all the education & training I could, and the rest is history.