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 once they’re a little older). 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.