Meet us!
We met at our church over a decade ago, when we were both young, single and enjoyed spontaneously taking off for the fun of it. We’ve traveled together, love cooking family meals together, we’re raising our kids together & now we’re working together. Here’s a little bit about us as individuals:
Our Team
Ari Lavey
I am a former kindergarten Teacher who decided to take a step back from teaching and focus on raising my son this past year. I have always loved taking pictures of my family and friends and decided to turn my passion into a part time job! Having spent years as a teacher, I understand the significance of fleeting moments and the importance of preserving memories for a lifetime. I’m so excited to start this journey with my best friend and can’t wait to capture your family memories in a timeless style.
Pati Hoelsch
I’ve loved to be behind the lens for as long as I can remember. I was that kid sneaking my parent’s VHS camcorder to record the cat walking around the backyard, staging photo shoots for all my friends in high school and later doing portraits for all my family & friends. I’ve worked in the wedding industry for the last 8 years with my husband Shawn, filming hundreds of couples on their big day. I am a very sentimental person, so I find it very exciting trying to preserve that warm fuzzy nostalgia feeling for others. That is my hope for Home Sweet Hunny-to capture the essence of your family in the moment through my lens & preserve it to be cherished for years to come.