I want to start out this post with the most important thing about First Looks on your wedding day: the only opinions on this that
Welcome to one of my favorite kinds of posts to make – one that is purely about my family and our memories because it’s my blog and I can…
I only have one kiddo, but I hear OFTEN that the transition from no kids to 1 is not nearly as hard as the transition from 1-2 kids. So…
I love including engagement sessions in my wedding packages! Engagement sessions are a great time for me to get to know the couple, know…
As soon as I started talking to Emma and Andrew as they were looking for a wedding photographer, I immediately knew they were ‘artsy.’…
I LOVE in-home newborn sessions. And I always tell my clients that during a newborn session, we (obviously) get photos of your newborn by…
Here’s the deal. I literally have the most beautiful couples. I don’t know how I get so lucky, so don’t ask for a tutorial on that. But…
As a photo educator, I’ve heard it all: I got a nice camera awhile back, but it was really overwhelming, so it’s still sitting in the…
When we, as photographers, are in our busiest seasons, it’s hard to keep up on posting everything we’re doing. We’re so busy answering…
I’m going to be honest…every year I have a moment of hesitation when I head out to do Christmas Minis. This is undoubtably because at…
Anyone involved in social media marketing/planning/strategy right now will tell you that whatever your content area is, you need to niche…
Let’s say there’s an occasion to get the whole family together – a wedding, a significant anniversary, a big birthday, a family reunion -…
This month, September of 2022, I finally got to do a Fresh 48 after most hospitals not allowing non-family visitors for over 2.5 years…
Last year, I got an email inquiry about a wedding in Indiana that basically said, ‘I love your photos, I have no idea where you are…
Devan has an incredibly special relationship with her parents. They are all so close, and she is so lucky that her parents have been a…
A newborn session by its nature happens at a super chaotic point in your life. Whether you gave birth, adopted a newborn, or made the…
My client’s email to me after receiving her gallery of her Novel Release Party: “Consider hiring a photographer for the event.” -some…
*Upfront: NOTHING in this post is sponsored. I’m not cool enough to get affiliate links or commission or whatever. If you click the…
I know that family photos in June, July, and August are not as popular as some of the other milder months. And that’s totally…
As photographers, we are small business owners and service providers. And as such, we very much want to make our clients happy by doing…
As a photographer, it is super important to me that you put your photos in some form of a print product to get the photos off your phone,…
I get it. Not everyone is into photos. And as important as they might be to you, it can be hard to get everyone on board. So instead of…
Branding photos can mean a variety of things depending on what you do. But whether you’re an influencer, a small business owner, an…
Four years ago today, I had my first paid photo session. I was SO nervous. I had watched all kinds of photography videos. Looked up tips,…
This series is all about celebrating the people who are usually behind the camera who make the choice to be in front of the camera, if…
This is my non-comprehensive list of the photo/camera gear I’m loving right now! I’m skipping the very basics of which camera and which…
Here’s Part 1 of a series I’m really passionate about. It is so easy for us as parents, grown-ups, humans who are critical of ourselves,…
Let’s start with the most important fact about newborn photos – it’s important to do them. Whatever your preference for the style of…
I know that as parents (usually moms, but not always), we put so much effort into coordinating outfits and making sure all the details…
Okay, first off, this post is meant to be funny and lighthearted! NO ONE knows your kid better than you do, so whatever incentive (bribe)…
Newborn sessions can be really stressful at a time when you are already feeling tired and stressed and overwhelmed. But they shouldn’t…
Maternity milk bath photos are admittedly not for everyone. And that’s cool. But if you are interested in them, they can be so beautiful!…
Full disclosure upfront: I have been and will only be pregnant once, I did not do maternity photos, and I truly regret it. So here’s a…
The formal family photos portion of a wedding day is rarely anyone’s favorite memory of the day, but it often results in photos that mean…
If you’re here, one of the following most likely applies to you: you just got a new camera and you’re totally intimidated by how to use…
Everyone has their reasons for choosing a certain time of year for their wedding, but I feel like winter weddings have gotten a bad name,…
If you’re here, that likely means you’re wedding planning, hope to be wedding planning soon, or you love someone who is currently wedding…
We take photos to remember a moment, right? Remember a feeling, an experience with a special person, a big event, a time we felt our…
Okay, so you (hopefully) read the last post about how to help your kiddo be successful at family photos even when they’re not in the best…
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