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The Invisible Load: Motherhood, by Dylan Beckner, LCSW, PMH-C

As a newborn photographer, I spend a lot of time in the presence of new moms. I see them in those first tender, exhausting days; still recovering, still figuring it all out, already quietly carrying the mental load of motherhood before they even have a name for it. I watch them smooth a blanket, check on the...

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Nursing, Sippy Cups, Bottles, and Preventing Early Childhood Cavities by Dr. Vani Takiar

If you’ve ever found yourself Googling about preventing cavities while staring at your toddler’s sippy cup or wondering if that bedtime bottle is really a big deal, you’re definitely not alone. As parents, we’re constantly trying to balance what comforts our kids with what keeps them healthy, and when it comes to dental habits, it...

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When to Start Flossing Your Child’s Teeth, by Dr. Vani Takiar

As a senior photographer, I spend a lot of time up close with smiles. I notice the details most people don’t—the confidence in a genuine grin, the hesitation in a tight-lipped smile, and the little things that make someone feel proud to show their teeth. And as a mom, I think about those smiles long...

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The Role of Diet in Healthy Smiles by Dr. Vani Takiar

As a family photographer, I spend a lot of time focusing on smiles. I notice the little things: the way kids grin when they’re proud of themselves, the gap-toothed giggles, the shy half-smiles that turn into something big. And as a mom, I think about those smiles in a totally different way, too; how to...

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Cybersecurity for Families: What Every Parent Should Know (But Often Doesn’t), by William Price, CEO of Secured Cyber Services

I wear a lot of hats — mom of teenagers and small business owner chief among them. And somewhere between monitoring what my kids are doing online and making sure my business data is locked down, I realized those two worlds have a lot more in common than I ever expected. Investing in business IT support taught...

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Hi! I'm Blaire.

I'm a beach bum from New York, living life with a cup of coffee in one hand and a camera in the other.

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Specializing in lifestyle newborn, family, and high school senior photography; we don’t just take pictures, we create art that captures your story with intention and an edge of magic.