I take pictures of just about everything!  I love photographing babies, children, teens, families, and my son’s sporting events. Prior to becoming a photographer, I was a classroom teacher for 13 years.  I have held teaching licenses and have taught grades 5-12 in Maryland, Ohio, Missouri, Utah, and Colorado.  I currently hold a Master Teacher Certificate in the state of Colorado and have a B.A. in English and an M.Ed.  I earned my National Board Teaching Certificate in 2002. I have been married to Dr. Shay Bess for 26 years and together we have one incredible son, Rowan. After Rowan was born, I resigned from teaching and decided to direct my creative energy toward raising him, managing my home, working as a licensed real estate advisor, spending time with my family, volunteering in my community and documenting life in photos.  I am passionate about living a joyful and fulfilled life and I try my best to capture most of it in my photographs.