Welcome! I am an aspiring photographer living in the heart of beautiful North Carolina. While I have an appreciation for all genres of photography, getting outdoors--whether in my own back yard or travelling across the state--and capturing images of nature and the simple in natural light, is where my passion lies!

I’ve actually had no formal training in photography. My classroom has been wherever my camera took me and my teacher has been experience-lots of trial and error. But it’s a love that has grown and been nurtured through the years. From Polaroids to Kodak film to digital images, some of life’s most memorable moments have been frozen in time. But what I love even more is the story and interpretation behind each and every photograph. Being able to see beyond the still…

I believe photography starts with a God-given talent to see the beauty and potential in anything and everything that passes my lens and imagination. A photo can capture what your eyes see and what your heart feels. I do what I do because it makes me happy. And I want to share that joy with you because I hope to bring a smile to your face whether it is via a beautiful landscape or a quiet stolen moment out of time…

Thanks for stopping by and feel free to take a stroll through my online galleries. It’s an enjoyable, simple journey that will hopefully make you smile and appreciate this beautiful life God has blessed us with!

Photographer, Sonja DeChene