Photography has been my passion since childhood, starting in my dad's print shop darkroom where I watched the magic of film development unfold. Through grade school and junior high, I progressed from a 110 camera to 35mm, spending countless hours capturing black and white images.

 

The transition to digital was both exciting and challenging – no more film waste, but I had to adjust to checking the screen instead of the viewfinder. While photography remained a hobby, everything changed in 2010 when I planned a mission trip to Africa. My husband suggested fundraising through photo shoots, and the response was overwhelming. Even with just a point-and-shoot camera, clients loved their photos.

 

Getting my first DSLR halfway through these sessions deepened my love for photography. After returning from Ghana, I made a decision: my photography would serve a greater purpose. I named it "Mission for Mawu" (Mawu means God in Eve language) and began donating 25% of proceeds to The Father's House in Ghana, with the remaining 75% going to a Missions Fund for future trips.

 

The business grew organically – from capturing my first wedding to finding my calendar fully booked months in advance.

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Today, living overseas, I use photography to serve fellow missionaries by capturing their families and projects. When back in the States, I still hold sessions to support our mission work. What started as a childhood fascination has become both a ministry and a means to impact the Kingdom.