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 […]

Whether you choose to breastfeed or bottle feed, in those early weeks and months, a mother develops a special bond with her baby. Breastfeeding photography offers a way to commemorate those moments. Why consider breastfeeding photography with your little one? It’s easy. Like your wedding, breastfeeding is an experience that doesn’t last forever. For myself, […]

I can’t believe that my son is now one. It seems like just yesterday I was finalizing his nursery and just this weekend we celebrated with a camping cake smash! I was hoping to take the family camping, but with good ole South Dakota weather, you never know if it is going to be warm […]

Rapid City seniors are on the last leg of the semester. After Easter, graduation is right around the corner. Being a senior means that there will be a lot of lasts. Last prom. Last sports function (for some). Last bus ride. Last time seeing classmates (not always the case). But it also means a lot […]

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 […]