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Tristan sitting on a stool in Singleton Studio, wearing brown soft sweater and smiling

About Tristan

Rooted in motherhood, guided by experience

Photography first became meaningful to me when I began traveling and documenting my own life. I found myself returning to those images again and again — not because they were perfect, but because they held memory and emotion in a way words could not.

That realization led me to pursue photography professionally. I spent six years serving couples in the wedding industry, documenting milestone days and learning how to work with intention, structure, and care under pressure. Those years shaped the way I approach every session today.

Over time, my own life began to shift. Becoming a mother changed the way I saw photography. I experienced seasons that deepened my understanding of what it means to hold onto fleeting moments. I began to feel a stronger pull toward documenting motherhood, new life, and the quiet in-between moments of family life.

Today, I focus on maternity, newborn, and family photography because it aligns with who I am in this season. I understand the weight and beauty of these years. I understand the exhaustion, the joy, and the subtle shifts that happen before you realize they’ve passed.

My goal is not simply to take beautiful photographs. It is to create space where mothers feel seen, families feel supported, and children feel free to be themselves. The images we create together are meant to endure — not just as artwork, but as reminders of how this season felt.

Tristan in a sleeveless chambray top and white pants in her studio, holding her canon camera
Tristan and her husband in the studio with their two boys playing
Tristan's boys in the studio
Tristan and her husband sitting in the sand at sunset
Tristan's boys at home, hands in pockets of jeans smiling

A calm, intentional approach

Families often arrive wondering how their children will respond, whether they will feel comfortable, or if the images will truly reflect who they are.

With years of experience behind the camera and a deep respect for this stage of life, I guide each session in a way that feels steady and unhurried. Preparation is thoughtful. Direction is gentle. The focus remains on connection.

This work matters to me because these years matter.

SWEET WORDS FROM CLIENTS

  • "Upon meeting Tristan, we felt instantly connected and so comfortable with the process. She was amazing with our toddler and baby, and made everyone feel special and welcome! Her studio is so darling and she even played Disney music throughout our session to help our toddler adjust. We couldn’t be happier with how our photos turned out!"

    —Mary

  • "Tristan is a natural with the kids and as a result they’re comfortable being themselves and it shines through in the product. She has a beautiful gift and we’re thrilled she shares it with so many and that we’ve had the opportunity to work with her the past 3 years. There’s truly nothing sweeter than getting those family photos back and knowing you’ll get to cherish them for a lifetime."

    —Blakely

  • “We had the best experience with Tristan for our family photos! She was incredible at capturing our moments and so sweet and fun to work with! We’re so grateful for her!!”

    — Sara

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