Meet the photographer


Hey, my name is Ericka Spratley

Creative With Purpose began in 2020 during the quiet of the pandemic. What started as a way to pass the time quickly became something much more meaningful.


When my mom was diagnosed with cancer, my camera became a way to preserve the moments that mattered most. I documented our journey together, capturing not only the difficult days but also the laughter, the love, and the beauty that still existed in between. After she passed away, photography became part of my own healing. It gave me a way to honor memories, celebrate life, and help others preserve the moments that can never be recreated.


Today, that purpose is at the heart of every session.


Whether I'm photographing a graduating senior stepping into their next chapter, a family celebrating a milestone, a business owner building their brand, or a couple beginning their life together, my goal is the same: to create timeless images that reflect who you are and the people you love.


When I'm not behind the camera, I'm a special education teacher, a wife, a mom, and someone who believes every season of life has a story worth telling.


Thank you for considering Creative With Purpose. I'd be honored to help tell yours.

 


Where Purpose Began

Every photograph has a purpose.


These images remind me why I picked up my camera in the first place, not just to capture what life looked like, but to preserve what it felt like.


This is where Creative With Purpose found its heart.

 

 

Let’s work together