Real Families. Real stories.

Congratulations! Your family has added another little family member, and it’s such an exciting time to capture this moment in your lives! One of the best things about newborn sessions is the opportunity to get new photos of the whole family, including any older siblings. But it can sometimes be a challenge to get little […]

Chances are you’ve encountered a family member or friend who was trying to start a photography business at some point. They may have even asked you to model for their business in exchange for photos to add to their portfolio. Or they’ve offered you reduced-priced or free sessions due to their lack of experience. The offer […]

If there’s one thing I hear from moms who come into my studio, it’s “I’m never in any pictures,” or “I’m always the one behind the camera.” The truth is, moms are typically the least photographed member of the family, and there are two reasons for this in my opinion: One, they usually bear the […]

When booking a session with a professional portrait photographer, you may feel like you’re taking a leap of faith. Putting your image and your portrait experience in the hands of a stranger can be daunting. You need to decide what to wear, get your family on board and organized, and worry about how you will […]

We live in a digital world, in an era where screens and technology impact virtually every activity we engage in. The area of photography has not been exempt from this shift away from the physical and toward the digital. And yet, when it comes to professional photographers like myself, there’s no doubt that prints still […]

Mini sessions are a great way to update your family photos in a very short period of time, and at a slightly lower price than a full photography session.  As a mother myself, I definitely see the appeal of capturing a small collection of portraits quickly and efficiently. If you enjoy having your family photographed, […]

Such a sweet sleeper in his night cap, Owen made for an easy shoot! If only we could all catch zzz’s and look as sweet as him! One thing I love about these up close captures, is being able to visually feel the soft touch of his skin. Doesn’t it make you want to snuggle […]

First birthdays are always a big milestone! As a parent it can bring on so many different emotions. This wonderful family was all smiles – especially our birthday boy. Birthday cake smash sessions have become quite popular. Considering how messy and absolutely adorable they are I really can’t deny they are a great way to […]

Here, in the heart of Montgomery County you can find a sweet little family of four. The parents of proud big sister Addison and our sweetie of the hour, newborn Everly Harper. It was a pleasure to have this family back behind my lens. It wasn’t all that long ago, I took newborn photos of […]

Now that you and baby are home, it’s finally time for those newborn photos. Maybe you’ve been imagining them for months—your precious little one swaddled in a blanket, fawned over by you and your whole family. Here are some tips for preparing for your newborn photo shoot!