Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about the 2023 senior sessions! I am super excited about this year’s class and have some fun ideas and locations for this year! To help you choose the right photographer for your vision, I have put together a few things to think about. These tips for […]

When you find out that you are pregnant, especially the first time, the list of things to do is overwhelming. I remember when I was pregnant with my oldest, I was worried about what to eat, or not eat rather, was I drinking enough water, and do I need all this stuff? It seemed like […]

How is it September already! I love Fall, but it feels like this summer flew by! We spent as many weekends as we could at the lake with our kids, and I kept them home every Friday to squeeze in more time with them. No matter how much time I spend with them, it feels […]

“We are not as photogenic as the other families you have photographed,” or “My kids will not sit for a family photo session.” It is common for me to hear excuses like this when I tell someone that I am a photographer. I honestly do not care where you have your photos taken, but I […]

I’m sure you are well aware that it is Mini Session season! I get questions about the differences between minis and full Family Sessions all the time. So wrote a guide to help you decide which is right for you and your family: Mini VS. Family Session – What is the Difference? Here are the […]

What is the best time of year to take family photos? If you find yourself reading this post looking for a profound answer, I’m going to warn you now: There is no right answer to this question. There are a variety of “best” times of year to take family photos, but only one may be […]

I get a lot of questions when a family is interested in booking a family session.  For the moms out there, including myself, it is a ton of work and pretty stressful.  I’m a researcher by nature, so I have spent tons of hours on how to do it!  With that in mind, I decided […]

I love photographing newborns, but it can be a challenge and a little stressful for new moms. I know that when I had my first baby’s photos taken, I was so worried that I would fail, so I put together three steps to a relaxed newborn session! Book Your Session Early I cannot stress this […]

If you have followed along for any amount of time I hope that I have made it clear how important I think photos of moms are.  We get lost in the shuffle of life.  As moms, we wear so many hats – some unexpected.  Family Documenter/Photographer is one of them.  That being said, I believe […]

Is your headshot from 1990?  The internet provides tons of advice on how to grow your business, but one piece, in particular, strikes me. It’s a relatively simple suggestion: you should put a picture of yourself on your website – because people connect with people. In the digital age, this seems like relatively simple advice.  […]