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Why I choose a lifestyle approach for family sessions

May 27, 2020 in family

It comes down to something so fundamentally simple; you have a story to tell and I’m here to help tell it through photographs.

Lifestyle sessions let everyone breathe easier. I had a session where the child didn't want to be in any of the photos. The mom was stressed and kept apologizing. I told her to breathe and that this was a time in their lives. It's so natural for kids to not want to be in photos, or to be over it within a few moments. This is how her son was feeling at this time and that's okay. We thought of ways that would be fun and natural for him. I had dad pick him up and hold him upside down. I had mom spin him and tickle him. Brother played with toy trucks with him. These are the moments that we remember. We remember storytime, bathtime, putting baby to bed, nursing, playing airplane (where you are on your back and you fly your child through the air using your feet), pillow fights, and just being a family.

Lifestyle sessions allow me to be a quiet presence in your family’s life. They allow me to capture moments that you are never going to want to forget. There are no rules when I show up to a session. I just want to tell your story perfectly.

Finding a New Normal

May 20, 2020 in family, boudoir, headshots, maternity, newborn, Seniors, travel, weddings, engagement

The world is beginning to open back up and I’m feeling…sad.

I know, that sounds crazy, but hear me out.

Let me start by saying that I know how privileged this statement is. People have been without income, not able to see family, sick, dying, working overtime, caring for the sick and dying, living with their abusers, missing their senior year or school, and living in their depression.

I have been able to work and still provide services to my clients (past and new) through this quarantine. I don’t take that lightly.

It's Almost Time to Tell Your Story

April 15, 2020 in family

While photography is not considered “essential” in immediate terms, it definitely is in the long run. You know why? Because YOU are essential. Your stories and your kids stories are essential. If this time together has taught us anything it’s that family and loved ones are the most crucial aspect of our lives. I’ve always loved photographing families, but this has just solidified that for me 100 times over.

This will not last forever. We will be with our family and friends again. We will be able to hug our loved ones and create new memories.

How Can I Help You

April 08, 2020 in family

I want to know how I can help you. Are you about to give birth and worried that you won’t be able to get newborn photos taken? Would it be helpful if I walked you through how to get some beautiful photos yourself, until you can book that session? Do you have a DSLR that’s been sitting in your closet and you have have no idea how to even turn it on?

Have you always wondered about makeup or hair tips and tricks to get the best headshots?

Are you looking for a new podcast that will help you grow your business?

Are you wondering the best workouts to do at home?

Looking for new recipes?

Is your head exploding because you don’t want to think about any of this and you just want to crawl into the fetal position until the world gets back to “normal”?

I’ve got you.

I feel hopeless and hopeful

April 01, 2020 in weddings, maternity, headshots, family, boudoir

There is beauty in pain. There is light in darkness. There are so many people out there losing their lives, losing their jobs, unable to quarantine, forced to work through all of this because they need it to feed their family, those unable to feed their family, 3rd world countries without medical help, and so much hurt. I am so privileged right now and I refuse to take that for granted. I refuse to complain about the unknown because at least I get another tomorrow. I have and will continue to donate where I can. I will count every single second as a blessing. I will be stronger when this is all over because I was given a fighting chance.