I’m a pilot, photographer, and explorer who’s always chasing the next adventure. Born and raised on a cattle ranch in Oklahoma, I grew up dreaming of Alaska, and now I call Fairbanks home.

My path here wasn’t a straight line. I attended Oklahoma State University, where I earned my degree in Animal Science while also working toward my private pilot’s license. Aviation quickly became more than just an interest, it became a way of seeing the world differently.

After graduating during COVID, flight schools shut down right as I was in the middle of my instrument rating. With that pause, I found myself back home working at Honey Creek Outdoors, a local fishing and archery shop in Grove, Oklahoma. It was during that time that photography became something more than a hobby. I started paying closer attention to light, to moments, to the feeling behind an image.

Not long after, I met my husband, Taylor, on a camping trip in Yellowstone National Park. We quickly realized we shared the same pull toward adventure, the same desire to live a life outside, and the same dream of heading west to Alaska. The Air Force made that move possible, and it’s what ultimately brought us here.

Both pilots, both passionate hunters, we’ve found ourselves in some of the most remote corners of Alaska. Some people say we bought a plane to go hunting, and in the vast wilderness of Alaska, that’s certainly true. But our Super Cub is more than a machine. It’s a way of life. It gives us access to places that still feel untouched, where the scale of the land has a way of putting everything into perspective.

The Lonely Loon was created as the quiet, creative side of these adventures. It’s where I slow down and pay attention, to capture not just where we go, but what it feels like to be there. The soft moments inside a grueling journey, the humility that comes with power, the stillness that often says more than noise ever could. It’s about telling stories through images that feel honest and grounded, creating work that invites reflection rather than applause.

Through my photos and stories, I hope to inspire others to chase bold adventures, embrace the wild, and live fully, while also reminding us that these places, and the freedom they represent, are worth protecting.