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Listen, I’m no saint in the album department. I have several photo books on our bookshelf, but COUNTLESS images that still need to be printed. I love them, and I love designing them… but I also know it takes time, something we all seem to run out of! If you need some convincing that it’s […]

“I love sitting still and fake smiling for photos!” -no kid ever I have a little secret… It’s one of the most important components required for genuine, natural looking family photos, and it might surprise you. Want to know what it is? MOVEMENT. I know, I know. It feels a little backwards, especially since parents […]

Let me get real with you. I’ve photographed COUNTLESS mini-sessions over the years, and they can be the PERFECT option for family photos – but only when the goal + preferences of the client align with the nature of a mini-session. Mini-sessions are short, typically 10-20 minute sessions at a specific location on a specific […]

You might be like, “why is this photographer posting about chocolate chip cookies?” And my response to that is: “why isn’t everyone talking about chocolate chip cookies?” Back in 2020, the age of Covid, we were all trapped inside our homes (many of us with small children). I had a newborn at the time and […]

Kids are pure chaos. Toddlers always poop when you’re walking out the door. Somebody falls in the dirt before we get to the first picture. There’s always a traffic jam when you’re already late (did anyone else just sing that line?). These things are inevitable, and if we want family pictures to be a fun […]

I’m a big fan of preparation. I like to go into most experiences knowing what to expect and how to prepare ahead of time. You, too? Hey look at us! Fast friends! I remember having a newborn and feeling all sorts of backwards and upside down. If you’re currently planning for your lifestyle newborn session, […]

If I were to tell you that coordinating the outfits for your next round of family photos does NOT have to be stressful… would you want to throat punch me? I know, I know. There are a million and a half things going on in your world and you really don’t have the time or […]

Trees, mountains, blue skies, sunshine… I love it all. Outdoor sessions are fun and beautiful, but what if you want something a little different from years past?  I’ve got 3 solid reasons for you to consider having a session at YOUR HOME. 1. Your kids are comfortable at home. This is especially helpful for children […]

So you’ve had your family photos taken by a professional… now what? Are you stuck on what to do next? You’re not alone!! It can be overwhelming to (1) find the time to do something with your photos (it will always go on the back burner), and (2) know WHAT to do with them! One […]