He looks down at her and his face lights up. His wife. The mother of his child. She stares up at him, and the smiles on their faces could outshine the sun. They share kisses and talk about their baby boy’s arrival. Truly genuine smiles spread across their faces as they look at each other. She […]

Bright blue eyes stared at me from the back seat of their car. Her light brown hair was blowing in the wind as she laughed. She yelled in excitement when I rolled my window down. She’s a year old, and loves to talk even if you’re not sure of everything she is saying. When we […]

“I’m 36 weeks today,” Stephanie said while we stood surrounded by pine trees. “We’re nervous, but excited.” This is their first baby, and while Chris said they have narrowed down names, they’re still undecided. They said they are still getting ready for their little bundle of joy. Their baby boy will arrive sometime in February, […]

Bringing your dog to your session is always a good idea in my opinion, but how do you know if it’s right for you? If you’re reading this post, I’m guessing you already know you want to include your dog in photos, and are just hoping to figure out if it’s the right time. Well, […]

I really hope you can find these 5 tips for bringing your dog to a photo session helpful, because I love dogs. Our dogs, Banner and Watson, are part of the family. And I have many clients who feel the same way about their own sweet pups. Oftentimes, they ask me about bringing their dogs […]

Well, this year has been chaos. I am kicking off this years Best of series with engagements. I love these people, and I am so honored that I was able to tell this part of their story for them. You’ll see more of Justin and Mal in the best of weddings, but the other two […]

The weather finally cooperated on partly cloudy but no rain, warm but not hot afternoon. This spring has been so full of ups and downs. We walked through the woods, talking about how much had changed since I had last been to there. Shady jumped over fallen trees and logs, happy to explore. As we […]

Head covered in dark hair, and hands curled by his face, he peeks his little eyes open as he fights sleep. So much was happening. He didn’t want to miss a thing. He makes a few squeaks, which his parents call “chipmunk sounds” before giving up and falling into a deep sleep. With deep, heavy […]

His eyes flutter closed and his breathing evens out. Dark hair covers his little head. His tongue peeks out of his small mouth. One tiny hand curls up by his soft cheek. He slept peacefully. “That’s how his hand was in all his ultrasounds,” his dad said. His itty-bitty little toes were poking out of […]

“It’s just so surreal,” she said while holding her son for the first time. “I can’t believe he’s here.” He smiled down at his wife and son. He was gently rubbing her arm, kissing his wife’s head, and talking in a soft voice to his baby boy telling him how happy he was. Dark hair […]