Welcome to Cole Collective

Hello there!

It’s so funny, weird and fun getting back into the swing of writing, blogging and posting my photography work again.

I’m personally inspired by writing, artwork, photos and strong, genuine & unique individuals. I love reading other peoples stories so it only inspires me to share ours too.

Meet my lil fam or big family depending how you look at it. I became a mother 7 years ago to our first son Jude. River is 2.5 years old, and Posey Jane is 1 years old. Our life is crazy full, loud, fun, and my husband Chase and I always try to laugh even when we are delirious from exhaustion.

We love to be outdoors as a family. Camping, fishing, hiking, cooking, all of that is our family jam!

Cole Collective was first established in 2014, but after about a year I put my camera down for a bit so I could focus on another journey in our personal life. Jude was diagnosed with Autism at 3 years old. At the time I didn’t know how to manage my personal photography business and motherhood. I needed space and time to grow as a mother, person and photographer. It’s what felt best and right at the time. Looking back on the last 4 years and growing 2 more little ones to our family. I’m so grateful for that creative silence in my life.

Instead I soaked up all the knowledge and resources I could about autism, early childhood intervention, ARD reviews, PPCD, and more. Although at the time it felt completely lonely and exhausting, little did I know I would meet some of the most important people in our life, and come out more inspired than ever.

Currently Cole Collective is my photography work, but Chase and I plan on growing the “collective” part as the years go on. I’m grateful to have found such a creative & talented husband who loves to dream with me. We are on this journey together and thankful to have this space to create and dream.