For the last 20 years, I balanced my life of a being a full time teacher and mom.  It was a perfect balance of working outside the home while being able to be raise my children .  All great things come to an end, and when we became “empty nesters” in 2011, I rediscovered my passion for photography upon receiving a DSLR as a Christmas gift. 

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I struggled with its operation, as I am a hands on learner.  The manual was difficult to understand and frustrated me. I tried Continuing Education Classes at a Community College and several pricey photography tours and lessons.  Don’t get me wrong, I picked up something here or there… However, I was still just a good "picture taker."

 

In analyzing what I had done to that point, I decided to try small group classes with the focus on helping me to learn how to operate the camera. I needed the support and encouragement from other photographers, just like me, to improve my skills. I also needed unique opportunities to practice the craft.  I wanted to have a group where I could succeed (and even fail) to learn from each other’s experiences.  

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My experience includes photographing Professional and NCAA Division I Sports teams, major charity events, theater productions, concerts and more. I have been able to continue my love of teaching school age children and teens while being a substitute teacher in Fort Bend.  I have Magazine Covers and multiple photo advertisements to my credit. I realized that I was no longer just a picture taker, I had evolved into a photographer by taking the same classes that PLS offers and making the most of the unique photo experiences made available to me.  

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We relocated to Houston and settled into Fort Bend County in March of 2018. Never one to shy away from a challenge, and unable to find a program like the one in Charlotte,  I decided to build a program here.  I created The Photographer's Learning Studio here in Fort Bend County.   I can now combine my twenty years of teaching with my passion for Photography.