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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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“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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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