For a while, life got busy and I stepped away from photography. But in 2025, I picked my camera back up for the first time since 2020… and it just felt right. It felt like a deep breath, like peace, like coming home to a part of myself I didn’t realize I had missed so much. I started taking photos at our church, and it didn’t take long before I completely fell in love with it all over again. Not just the photos, but the people and their stories. That’s where Grace Lens Photography was born but not how she got her name. My husband said something once that stuck with me: “God has given us His grace and mercy; we should give it to others as well.” And that’s exactly what I want this to reflect. When I’m behind the camera, I don’t just see people posing for pictures. I see hearts. I see stories. I see the things that aren’t always spoken, like the quiet strength of a mom, the weight someone might be carrying, or the love that exists in the smallest interactions. 1 Samuel 16:7 says, “Humans do not see what the Lord sees…humans see what is visible, but the Lord sees the heart.” And that verse has changed the way I view people and the way I photography them. The name Grace Lens is a reminder that we’re all called to see each other differently. With more patience. More compassion. More grace. Becasue the truth is, we never fully know what someone else is walking through. If I can give you anything through my work, I hope it’s more than just beautiful photos. I hope you feel seen, known, and cared for in the process.

My Testimony

My story isn’t perfect, and it hasn’t been easy. I’ve walked through some really hard seasons growing up and into my teenage years, and for a while, I felt pretty lost.

But God <3

When my husband came into my life in 2018, everything began to shift. Through him, God gently led me back to where I belonged. My relationship with the Lord was restored, and through Jesus, my heart and my life were changed in ways I can’t fully put into words. In 2019, I was baptixed as an adult and made the decision to fully give my life to Him. Since then, I’ve just been doing my best to walk in that calling and use whatever gifts He’s given me for His glory. I got married in November of 2021, on the coldest day imaginable. We somehow picked the only freezing day that week to get married. The Friday before and Sunday after were warm and beautiful, but our wedding day? Freezing wind. Honestly, none of that mattered. I was marrying my best friend, and it was perfect in every way that counted. Then in July of 2022, I received news that completely broke me. I was told that due to severe PCOS, I might have to have my ovaries removed and that I would likely never be able to have children. But instead of turning away, I leaned in. I trusted God, even when I didn’t understand. About a month later, on August 20th, I randomly decided to take a pregnancy test... mostly just to be sure before moving forward with anything medically. I truly didn’t expect anything. But it was positive. I took another…and another…and before I knew it, I had 17 positive tests in my hands, crying my eyes out in complete disbelief. When I went back to the doctor, I remember telling her, “You said I couldn’t…but I’m holding 17 test that say otherwise.” She looked at me and said something I’ll never forget: “God gifted you with a child as soon as you left this office.” In March of 2023, we welcomed our beautiful baby boy into the world. There were still challenges along the way and afterwards, but I don’t want you reading for another 10 years so I will cut it short. Through everything God was faithful. He carried us, provided for us, and reminded me over and over again that His plans are always greater than our fears.