A person lying on the ground in a rocky outdoor area, taking a selfie with a camera or phone. The person is wearing a helmet, a blue and black jacket, and climbing gear. Nearby are two green ropes coiled on a large rock.

I’m a freelance photographer telling stories through a documentary lens. I’d be honored if you let me help you tell yours. My work catches what may only exist for a millisecond–a glimpse of joy, wonder, or strength. I am both lucky and skilled in revealing the emotion that best shares a moment in history, a community’s connection, or a person’s character.

Along with ‘playing’ photographer I also assist. Assisting is some of the most fun I’ve had on jobs from learning how to tie fishing line to hang flying cheese curds to jumping off inflatables into a natural waterpark lake. I love the creative folks it allows me to meet, work with and support. I am known for giving my all to a set. I have and will continue to swim, jump, hide, lift and learn for any team. 

I grew up in a Milwaukee suburb, then moved to Madison in 2012 and made it my home. I love when work gives me the opportunity to travel. In the wild you’ll see me wrangling my niblings or sliding into climbing shoes (maybe both at the same time). I try to balance such a fast paced career with slow intentionality despite how fast I zip around town on my bike.  

Hi, I’m Abigail

Young woman sitting on a striped chair with a wide-brim straw hat, black sweatshirt, and black pants in backyard with artificial grass, green hedge, and a blue sky mural. Picnic items include a wicker basket, red grill, and various cloths.
A person lying on the floor with a big smile, surrounded by hot peppers and fried cheese balls. They are holding a color calibration chart and have a box of cheese balls with the text "I feel the need the need for cheese." on it.
Person taking a photo of themselves in a full-length mirror with a camera
A woman climbing a rocky outdoor surface with trees and foliage in the background, wearing a white helmet, black jacket, and gloves, and smiling while holding a rope.