Pregnancy is such a gift. In the last year, I’ve come to acknowledge that fact more and more. It isn’t something that happens to everyone easily, and it should be celebrated. That’s why I highly encourage booking a pregnancy announcement photoshoot! As a mom of (almost) two kids, I’ve learned that documentation is so important. […]

And just like that The Winckels went from Mr. and Mrs. to “Mom and Dad!” I had the pleasure of first working with Stephanie and Eric at their wedding last summer. This June, they welcomed their newest family member home and asked me to be their photographer. When you book a photographer, you are not […]

Newborns are so much fun. They’re messy, they’re cuddly, and they know that deep down – they are the boss. When it comes to photographing a newborn, a new trend is in-home “lifestyle” sessions rather than the traditional studio photos. There are a lot of reasons for this new trend. Photography is changing, and right […]

A trend for years now, has been celebrating every first birthday with a styled cake smashing. Whether that styled smash is captured on camera is up to you. Of course, you could always pull out your new iPhone or point and shoot camera, but nothing compares to the quality you will get from hiring a […]

Family photos are everything. They show growth, love, emotion, moments. Freezing a single moment in time, you take home a memory of an experience you shared. You can share the love with your family as you send Christmas cards. Or opt to hang the images in your home to remind you and guests as they […]

Family is who you choose to love and support. This family session with Cali and Adrian was so much fun! I met Cali when I was pregnant with James, and after visiting with her during several appointments, we grew to be friends. Shortly before she and her boyfriend took off in their RV, we got […]

In the last few years, the demand for birth story photographers has slowly increased. Your immediate thought may be, “Ew, why would anyone want that captured?” Trust me, I get it. I had a photographer at my birth, and I will again for my future kids too. While not all of the photos are appropriate […]