and I am a:
Photographer. Designer. Director. Mom. Wife. Self-Starter. Manager. Artist. Nurturer. Introvert. Survivor. Intellect. Optimist. Empathizer. Observer. Adapter. DIYer. Listener. Problem-Solver. Collaborator. Geek. Athlete. Superhero. Woman.
and I am a:
Photographer. Designer. Director. Mom. Wife. Self-Starter. Manager. Artist. Nurturer. Introvert. Survivor. Intellect. Optimist. Empathizer. Observer. Adapter. DIYer. Listener. Problem-Solver. Collaborator. Geek. Athlete. Superhero. Woman.
I could tell you about how I have always loved photography, or how many rolls of film I went through in college, or how my father had built a darkroom in our basement when I was a child, but the real reason I am a photographer is because of the loss of my son Owen. He was stillborn… full-term… completely unexpectedly and without explanation… and it left me searching for meaning in life. Most of all, I wanted my son’s life to matter so that he would not be forgotten.
In order to help myself heal, I decided I would surround myself with happiness. Photography became a way for me to cultivate happiness and to share it with others, and because it was Owen who inspired this decision, in a way, he is also responsible for any joy my photographs bring. I started Reiley Photography at the end of 2006, not long after the birth of my daughter Paige. Since then, every photo I take is evidence that Owen’s life has made a difference in the world.
You can read more about what happened here:
I believe that my lifetime of experiences have helped to shape me as a photographer—technically, creatively, and personally, and I am grateful to have found a meaningful way to bring joy into people’s lives.
Photographs allow us to hold onto moments that might otherwise quickly pass us by. I believe the most powerful photographs remind us of how a moment felt, not just what it looked like.
Photographs allow us to hold onto moments that might otherwise quickly pass us by. I believe the most powerful photographs remind us of how a moment felt, not just what it looked like.
I want to live in a world where families spend quality time together; a world that isn’t tethered to an electronic device; a world where people care more about doing good than looking good.
I want to live in a world where families spend quality time together; a world that isn’t tethered to an electronic device; a world where people care more about doing good than looking good.
Here’s what I know for sure: when you stop and look around, life is pretty amazing. The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. It’s up to you to see it.
Here’s what I know for sure: when you stop and look around, life is pretty amazing. The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. It’s up to you to see it.
“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.”
~Omar Khayyam
“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.”
~Omar Khayyam