A cake smash photo session is a fun, joyful way to commemorate the milestone of your little one’s first birthday. Capture your baby’s surprise, curiosity and delight as he/she digs into a birthday cake!  The session takes place at our studio, which is full of fun props, backdrops, and outdoor scenery (weather permitting). 

Many of my clients and friends often ask what I do with all of the pictures I take of my son.  I can hear frustration, insecurity, and stress in their voices, as they are looking for advice! I know why, too. They don’t want to leave these images on a computer. They are working parents. They simply don’t have time!  I can relate to any working mom in this digital age. We have convenient access to take a billion photos in seconds, but when it comes down to doing something with these pictures, we are lost.

It’s human nature that we become attracted to something we are interested in, especially if the impression or presentation is inviting. When someone is looking to purchase a home, you need to attract them with a first impression. This specific first impression, for most homebuyers, is probably on Zillow, or some other real estate site. Let me mention that I am not a real estate agent. However, I do want to share five tips to help you visually list your property.

With unlimited options for newborn photography, Pinterest isn’t helping a hormonal pregnant mom, make these decisions easily!  There are many factors that go into planning the perfect newborn photo session, and sometimes the comfort of a client’s home, helps them to feel more relaxed days after the birth of a child.  On the other hand, some new parents are ready to get out of the house for a little break!

Professional photos of your children are great to have (and thankfully, keep me in business!), but taking photos at home is a must, especially as your babies grow and you document these sweet memories! Lots of my clients ask me all the time, “how can I take better photos with my nice camera?” I’m letting you in on a few simple secrets that will improve your everyday photos, especially if you are using one of those nice cameras (or any digital camera that isn’t on a phone)!

Here are some tips and a simple “system” to use for saving your images. 1. Constantly Back-Up Memory Cards and Phone Photos.  If you use a digital camera, aside from your phone, chances are that you don’t back up “new” pictures every time you use it.  I had a friend who would wait until the […]

What a great year we have had in the wedding department!  We had some seriously, AMAZING couples.  I’m not even lying!  Janelle and I have shot 141 weddings together, and we can still appreciate the emotions, details, and love of each and every wedding day.  We treat each wedding as if it were the first […]

Beautiful Christmas photos are easily attainable at home, especially if you have a DSLR camera.  Here are a few tips to remember when taking photos of your little ones in front of Christmas lights! 1. Daylight will be your best friend.  Open the blinds, and make sure you have daylight on your subject’s face.  Natural […]

Taking outdoor photos during the last few months of the year can provide some magical results!  Cooler weather means bundling up in flannels with cozy sweaters, or wearing the cutest hats and scarves.  Just thinking about the vibrant, colorful leaves of fall and stark white snow of winter makes everyone smile.  Before you get your […]

It’s completely normal to feel a little anxious when taking senior portraits. These photos are given to family and friends to commemorate this exciting time in your life so it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.  Take a deep breath and relax.  My job is to put you at ease and make the session fun so the […]

How you feel has a big impact on creating a successful photo session.   You feel your best when you look your best.  Take a few minutes to read the tips below.  It takes the guesswork out of senior session preparation. WHAT TO WEAR Keep it simple. You want your clothes to accentuate your face, not detract […]

A winter session allows some of the best scenarios for a unique photo session!  Here are reasons to consider a cold weather photo shoot! 1. The look.  Scarves, gloves, coats, sweaters, and hats are all perfect accessories to change up your look without really trying!  No need to keep changing clothes.  Adding and subtracting accessories […]