I am a follower of Jesus Christ, married to my wonderful husband and have two very adventurous little boys who keep us on our toes. I grew up and lived all my life in a small seaside town in Bangor, Northern Ireland and have somehow found myself now living in Amish country, Ohio. When you let Christ take control of your journey you never know where you may end up!

I get giddy at the thought of travel, experiencing new places, sights, smells, sounds and people! Jesus, photography, people, polymer clay, mountains, crafting, coffee shops (especially off the beaten path ones!), hiking, talking, laughing… to name but a few of my loves!

:: Why Photography ::

This has been a big part of my heart for a number of years now. I absolutely adore memories but sometimes my wee brain doesn’t help me keep track of them all. For me this is why photography is so important. Images help me remember, they bring back laughter, they bring back tears but most of all they bring back moments. Don’t you just love pulling out the old albums, having a laugh at the silly hair dos and the weird styles that were once oh so fashionable! My heart for my clients is that they become friends, that they become so comfortable in front of the camera that they forget that it is there. I want to “tell your story through photographs” whether that be portraits, products or places.

:: The name ::

For me, the name was a pretty important element of my business. I wanted it to communicate what I am all about. 12Stones was inspired by a passage of scripture (found in Joshua 4) “These stones are to be a memorial to the people of Israel forever.” Those twelve stones were memory markers for the children in years to come – this is exactly what I see photographs being. So wether it be a family reunion, a new life, a couple preparing for their big day or a place or space, I would love to help you capture those moments.