January 6, 2025, at 1:20 a.m., in Missouri. As Winter Storm Blair wrapped up its intense wind and two feet of snow, I sat outside taking pictures of the final, gorgeous snowflakes. As the world was quiet, God dropped this beautiful snowflake at my feet. As soon as I took the photo, I saw the design. The next day, I asked my son, "What do you see?" His response was, "A duckie!" Snowflake Duckie is one of my favorite snowflakes for 2025. I love it, and every time I see it, I smile in awe of God's grace and creativity in combining the elements of nature with the reflections of wildlife.
I have enjoyed taking pictures all my life. In March 2018, I captured a real-life snowflake resembling a flower. I fell in love with it and began pursuing macro photography. My photographs became the illustrations in my book series, Washed as White as Snow. The snowflake designs tell different aspects of the story of Jesus Christ's good news for the world. I believe God creates and uses the snowflakes to magnify how all creation glorifies Him by telling the story of His redeeming love for mankind. I enjoy taking nature photos and sharing God's beauty in plants, animals, and landscapes.