Back in 2012 when I was a fresh-behind-the-ears photographer, the image below solidified my decision to include a black and white copy of all the images I presented to my clients in their gallery. It was one of my first in-home newborn sessions and this little one was not a huge fan of being wrapped up tight and I was too nervous about safely capturing him to even begin to thinking about doing composites.
Read MoreYesterday I was talking with my friend about the expectations vs reality of motherhood. Our conversations came around to me sharing a comment I had received while about and about.
"You don't look like the haggard mom of three boys!"
Wait, what? My minds said. My mouth said. ""don't be fooled, I can clean up nice when I get the time." Win for being mildly passive aggressive.
Read More"Your work is amazing. But I was only looking at spending $50-$100."
I am going to be honest. Every time I hear this its like getting kicked in the gut. But it also kicks me into full drive to work even hard to achieve my dream of owning a successful small business.
Read MoreThis past fall I was given the privilege of photographing over 70 families over 3 days of mini sessions. You know what the common theme was? We haven't had a professional images done since: __________. Insert a any number of years from 2 to 4 to even 10 ...
Read MoreIn these moments I found myself, I found a new style. I found that I love regular moments that tell a story of a life; of celebrated relationships; fun activities. I bonded with unexpected details that make a story warmer, more real. An expression of concentration, or the spirit of how a child plays, or simply the comfort of two people in love holding hands. And I found I wanted to capture perfection in moments, not in poses.
Read MoreEarlier this year I had an idea to run a spring mini session giveaway. The weather was still cold, but spring was just around the corner. Well, now that we have our feet firmly planted in summer (humidity, heat and all) I am finally getting around to sharing this lovely early May riverside family mini session I had with Kate and her gorgeous little family.
Read MoreThe season for family photos is here. The phrase "family photos" alone may bring on a dramatic, heart-pounding, palm-sweating, nervous break down for some, but for me, it brings excitement. It brings warm-tingly feelings, like a breeze of fresh air because I, as a photographer, get to capture your perfect family!
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