Joshua Tree National Park, CA - Taken with my Canon Mark IV - 50 mm
Designer
Adventurous. Chocoholic. Authentic. Passionate.
Yup, there are two N's in my name... I'll explain my parent’s thought process on the extra N when we meet. I am quirky, witty, loud(ish), and passionate about GOOD design. I am logical, team-oriented, vocal, and user-experience focused.
I am passionate about what I am working on... not in terms of possessiveness over my work but what makes sense for the customer or patron.
I am a born and bred Midwesterner, but my heart ached for the West Coast, the ocean air, and those dreamy mountain views. I live on Lombardi time and believe 8 hours of sleep is necessary for sanity.
Fun fact: I trained with the #1 volleyball program in the country and earned a full athletic scholarship. I am just shy of being 6'0, a former All-American, "Player of the Year," and Junior Olympian.
Hustler
I am high energy and pride myself on honesty and integrity. I love figuring out how to improve a process or a more efficient way of doing something.
I am highly organized, diligent, and thorough and I have a positive attitude. Having a team-oriented background, you can throw me on to any team, and I’ll find a way to fit in!
When I am not working, you'll find me exploring a new hiking trail, paddle-boarding with my five-year-old mini labradoodle, Willow, and traveling to and from Arizona to spend time with my family.
Willow — 28 lbs of fluff and ball obsessed goodness | F1b Mini Labradoodle
Photo credit: Josh Beaton
PHOTOGRAPHER
A hobby turned into a successful business. Not only does it help me daily, but I love capturing a moment in time. I photograph about 75 families a year - primarily kids aged 0-5 years.
I pride myself on PLAY (and yes, that is a turkey hat over my shoulder). I do whatever it takes to get genuine reactions. Over the years, I've built a solid client base in the Chicago and San Diego areas and am fortunate enough to reconnect with families year after year.
