Earning an Associate's Degree in Graphic Design started Teri on her creative journey. She spent 10 years as a graphic artist in various newspaper settings. She became a stay-at-home mom for 13 years. Currently, she is enjoying her 14th year photographing portraits for Lifetouch National Schools. She has experience with group photography, individual sport portraits, senior portraits, as well as student and staff yearbook portraits. In her free time, she enjoys event and nature photography. She also volunteers as a mentor for her local high school's FIRST Robotics team.