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And pass on that ass if they use generative AI for marketing.
06/08/2026

And pass on that ass if they use generative AI for marketing.

06/06/2026

Aviation weather: a little lesson from my husband on flying and thunderstorms during a very active storm last night.

So when I shoot flying competitions, weather is a HUGE factor in how the events play out. Last year at nationals, schools were making mad dashes to get their planes to airports where they could be hangared when storms rolled in. Pilots are trained to not fly in thunderstorms, and contrary to our jokes here, the smaller the airplane the more you have to be conscious of wind limits and weather. As a photographer for these events, weather drastically impacts what gear I bring and even whether or not I shoot an event. I consider how much protection I have for my gear and how long it would take to get to shelter. Sometimes that means I get a few shots and head back or sometimes it means I hang out on the ramp for the day. While I always have a game plan either way, if inclement weather is predicted NIFA rearranges the schedules to allow for the safest flying conditions.

The reason I keep coming back for NIFA events is because of the storylines. The teams who show up to Nationals for the f...
06/03/2026

The reason I keep coming back for NIFA events is because of the storylines. The teams who show up to Nationals for the first time and win a category for the first time ever, the underdogs, the chips on the shoulder to win it all, the early mornings, the grief as some compete in their last SAFECON ever, the rivalries, the reunions, the friendships, these are the things that pull me in. These are the threads that knit .aero together.

Connecting with and working within a good story is why I do any of my work at all.

There are a few things in my life that are getting out of hand please don’t intervene.
06/02/2026

There are a few things in my life that are getting out of hand please don’t intervene.

06/01/2026

NIFA Safecon Nationals Recap 2026.

High: Elizabeth City showing up with a presence and their coach winning Coach of the Year.

Low: UND took 2nd. And I’m still super proud of them. UNDs team is one reason why I keep coming back.

Weird thing that happened: on the first day of landings there was little variety. They were either out of the target box, damn near close to the zero line (the goal), or a go around. It was wild.

Is it October yet?? I miss it already! .aero

May the coffee be strong and better than sh*tty FBO coffee.
06/01/2026

May the coffee be strong and better than sh*tty FBO coffee.

I know Memorial Day has passed but this year it was kind of tricky deciding whether or not to post something. I'm very a...
05/27/2026

I know Memorial Day has passed but this year it was kind of tricky deciding whether or not to post something. I'm very adamantly anti-war. We can't honor the memory of those who shed blood for this country without recognizing that some of them went to war not to fight for the ideals of a nation under threat, but to protect powerful people who didn't care if they came back, all under the noble guise of patriotism.

05/18/2026

Where is normally pack a suitcase and my work bag, I have a suitcase, my work bag, a small camera bag, a camera suitcase, two strobes in their own carrying cases, reflectors in their own pouch, and two large soft boxes. It takes at least 3 trips to get it into the car.

Here's the thing, kids.If you're working for a client whose company embraces and runs on values like misogyny, nepotism,...
04/16/2026

Here's the thing, kids.

If you're working for a client whose company embraces and runs on values like misogyny, nepotism, manipulation, coddling egos, underpaying and under-resourcing employees, and not paying you fairly, fu***ng fire their ass.

It doesn't matter if you're valued in the branch of the company you're working with, if the greater company doesn't align with your values, they aren't worth your time and you're screwing over your own brand.

If you're wondering if this is a true story, yes it is. I'm still learning from that experience, but I'm passing lessons learned on to y'all.

Annnnnd UND won last night!! My school isn’t a basketball school or a football school, but the hockey team and flying te...
03/27/2026

Annnnnd UND won last night!! My school isn’t a basketball school or a football school, but the hockey team and flying team are downright impressive.

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