Family photography posing tips are not complicated! Even though people describe my photography as unexpected joys, authentic, real life, causal, etc…, we can still talk about poses. It might surprise you, but I do use poses throughout your photography session. Prior to every session, I sketch a series of poses that  I want to try […]

Deciding how to display family photos does not have to be complicated. After you finally got everyone on board for family pictures, you prepared for your session, you had a wonderful session experience, received your beautiful gallery of images, there is one more step that most people skip….PRINT YOUR PHOTOS. I have a confession, I […]

Fall family photography mini sessions are one of the highlights of my business year. One reason, I challenge myself by conducting shorter sessions in really great locations. Second, I get to see you! The majority of my mini session clients are returning families and it makes me so happy to see you all again! First […]

Let’s Break This Down! Preparing your kids for your photo session is a huge part of creating a successful and enjoyable experience for everyone. As a former teacher for kindergarten and preschool age children, preparation for lessons was a key factor in knowing if we were going to have a great day in the classroom. […]

Fall family photo outfit ideas do not have to be a source of stress! Coordinating your family’s outfits can be relatively simple and if you just take a little time to plan. It’s really not that bad if you follow a little formula. Years ago there was a television show on called “What Not to Wear”. […]

Let’s look at family photography tips just for dad! I will be honest, in preparing for your session, I am partnering with mom to help her plan and feel more at ease with their family photography session. However, a big component of just how well a newborn session will go depends on dad. Let’s face […]

Let’s take a closer look at what a family mini session is and several frequently asked questions about mini sessions. Are mini sessions good for extended families? No, mini sessions are not the option for extended families. Extended family sessions are unique sessions. I only offer extended family sessions to my former clients.  The pricing […]

In home lifestyle photography is one of my favorite ways to photograph families. I cherish the time I spend with my clients in their homes, photographing their families. The best part is when I first arrive at your home and your older children give me a tour of their home. They are so proud to […]

There is a popular belief that fall is the best time to have a family photography session. I understand that you are wanting to schedule pictures as close as you can to Christmas and use them to create holiday cards. However, let me share you five reasons why summer is the BEST time for a […]

In home newborn photography…gosh I could write a love letter to you. Well, actually I sort of am with this post. When I first started photographing families in their homes, it was a little overwhelming. After all, when I started working with families, I only did outdoor sessions. I still do outdoor sessions, but the […]