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 […]

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 […]

Yesterday was a significant day for not only our country, but also for our son; James celebrated his first national holiday, the fourth of July! I know he won’t remember these days and moments, but as a mother and a photographer, I want to attempt to capture as much as I can to look back […]

Please put your hands together and join my family and I as we welcome the newest member, James Francis Grassel. You already got a brief story last week on his arrival into the world, but here’s a little about our first week (and a few days) as a family. Isaac and I are thrilled to […]

Being a mom isn’t going to be easy. Parenthood is no cake walk, but I couldn’t be more excited to be a mom. I am thrilled at this opportunity, and I continue to put my faith and trust in God along the journey.