Why Lightkeeper’s Way? The Story Behind My Name and My Mission
I have found myself drawn toward a broader mission that extends beyond photography. I wanted a name that could encompass not only the images I create, but also the wellness experiences I facilitate, the connections I nurture, and the communities I hope to help build. Lightkeeper’s Way emerged as a natural expression of that expanding vision.
When the Guru Falls: Power, Accountability, and the Responsibility of Teaching Yoga
Across numerous yoga traditions, prominent teachers and spiritual leaders have faced credible allegations of sexual abuse, harassment, exploitation, and other abuses of authority. These scandals have affected communities built around Bikram Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Viniyoga, Kripalu Yoga, Anusara Yoga, and Kundalini Yoga, among others.
Book Review: Waking the Spirit by Andrew Schulman — The Healing Power of Music
Explore my review of Andrew Schulman's Waking the Spirit and its powerful stories about therapeutic music, brain recovery, memory, and bedside harp practice.
How to Choose a Photographer for Professional Headshots in Denver, Colorado
If you're searching for a professional headshot photographer in Denver, Colorado, you have plenty of options. The challenge is finding someone who understands your goals, helps you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and creates portraits that look polished without feeling stiff or overly posed. Here are a few things to consider when choosing the right photographer for your updated professional headshots.
A New Chapter of Growth: Beginning My 300-Hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training
Join me as I begin a 300-hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training with Guru Singh at Kundalini University, deepening my spiritual practice through yoga, breathwork, meditation, and music.
A Mission of Love: Volunteering with Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
Recently, I also stepped into a volunteer leadership role as Area Coordinator for the South Denver Metro area with Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. I am honored to help support an organization that provides remembrance photography to families experiencing the loss of a baby. These photographs cannot take away the pain of loss, but they can offer something tangible to hold onto—a way to honor a life, preserve memories, and remember a child who will always be part of a family's story.
Private Yoga and Meditation Near Littleton, CO: A Personalized Approach to Stress Relief
Modern life can leave little room to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. Whether you're navigating a demanding career, balancing family responsibilities, experiencing a life transition, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the pace of everyday life, private yoga and meditation can offer a meaningful opportunity to slow down.
Learning to Play from the Heart: My Level One Certification with Harp for Healing
Celebrate a new milestone in my harp journey as I complete Level One of the Harp for Healing Clinical Musician program and rediscover the joy of improvising music from the heart.
Personal Branding Portraits for Denver Wellness: Lorna “Cookie” Carlson
Cookie is an ear acupuncturist who also offers yoga and sound healing, bringing together several modalities that support physical, emotional, and energetic well-being. Because her work is so personal and experiential, traditional headshots alone wouldn't tell the full story.
Portraits for a Purpose: Using Photography to Support Mental Health Awareness
I recently had the privilege of hosting Portraits for a Purpose, a special fundraising event created to support Make Mental Health Matter during Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. What started as a day of photography became something so much more—a day filled with connection, encouragement, laughter, and women showing up for one another and for a cause that deeply matters to me.
From Keepsake Reflections to Lightkeeper’s Way: A New Chapter of Vision, Presence & Purpose
I believe deeply in the power of a portrait to help us see ourselves differently—to celebrate who we are, preserve the people we love, and reflect the beauty, strength, and Divine essence that already exists within us. I also find myself increasingly drawn toward another kind of work: creating experiences that invite people to slow down, reconnect, heal, reflect, and discover the wisdom and beauty within themselves. The marriage of these divergent passions is where Lightkeeper’s Way was born.