I hear this one all the time. “Fair warning — my kid hates photos.” Sometimes it’s said with a laugh. Sometimes it’s said with the exhausted resignation of someone who has tried and failed many times before. Either way, my response is always the same: don’t worry. We’ve got this. Also, stop reminding them. (Lol....
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...
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...
If you’ve ever stood in the toothpaste aisle wondering how much toothpaste to use for your child, or which option is actually best, you’re definitely not alone. Between colorful packaging, “natural” labels, and well-meaning advice from every corner of the internet, choosing the right toothpaste for kids can feel surprisingly complicated. That’s why I’m excited...
Before I ever picked up a camera full-time or stayed home with my kids, I spent years working in dental offices. I started at the front desk of a pediatric dentist right out of college (yep, working with kids – are we surprised?) scheduling appointments and calming nervous parents, and eventually worked my way into...
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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.