There’s something incredibly touching about seeing a little girl with her big brother. It’s always sweet to see how he protects her and cares for her, acting like another father from the moment she’s born. I had the great fortune of capturing this sweet bond during Eliana’s newborn session, with one catch: her big brother…
I had the great fortune of meeting this beautiful family before they welcomed little Kian into the world. I photographed Mom’s maternity photo shoot, and between the colorful fall scenery, Mom and Dad’s absolute joy, and adorable big-sister-to-be Nia, we ended up with a gorgeous gallery. Not long after the maternity session, baby Kian decided…
In my years as a family photographer, I’ve worked with families across the entire spectrum when it comes to their experience in front of a camera. There are some who rarely take photographs because they prefer to be in the moment, there are others who love cataloging as many special moments as possible, and there…
There are so many days when I feel like I have the greatest job in the world. Not only do I spend my days playing with the fun art of photography, but I’m able to see one young family after another as they begin and grow in the epic journey of parenthood. Better yet, I…
A year ago, I had the privilege of working with baby Emilia and her adoring parents for Emilia’s newborn session. They were such a close family from the start, and we had so much fun creating customized portraits for her newborn gallery. We found unique ways to pay homage to Mom and Dad’s Ukrainian and…
As a photographer, I have art in my veins, so I naturally love experimenting with fun, personalized, unique photo sessions. That’s one of the many reasons I enjoy working with this little family so much. This is my third session with Greyson’s family. Their maternity shoot was stunning, between the sunrise glow, the rustic ruins,…
Around two years ago, I had the absolute pleasure of photographing a beautiful little family for their daughter’s first birthday. Mom and Dad had such a sweet dynamic with baby Penelope, and I couldn’t help but hope that I would be able to work with them again. Recently, my wish came true. Mom and Dad…
This family has been a delight to work with from day one. We had a great time at Mom’s maternity session in the fall. Even though it was an unbelievably cold day, you would never know based on the warmth in Mom and Dad’s smiles and the excitement on the whole family’s faces. When baby…
Every parent knows that life with a newborn is chaotic, to say the least. You’re going through a tremendous adjustment in life, and as overjoyed as you are to have your new bundle of joy, newborns certainly come with a lot of demands on your time and energy. With all these changes during such an…
Your baby’s first birthday is a major milestone for so many reasons. Of course, you’re celebrating your child’s birthday for the first time. Beyond this, though, you’re celebrating the first year of parenting your new baby: the lessons, the challenges, the victories, and the experience of watching your tiny infant grow and learn before your…
So many people have the best intentions for preserving their families’ memories with regular photo sessions. Then life happens. Time flies by when you’re caring for a young child because each day brings such a busy schedule, and with two or three kids, life only gets more hectic. Before you know it, your kids are…
Most of us have a favorite season or at least a season we like a bit better than the others. Maybe you love warm summer evenings, beautiful fall scenery, cozy pajamas in the winter, or optimistic spring days. When I first spoke with Hadley’s mom-to-be, she was already in love with autumn and excited to…
Every photo session in my schedule has its own pleasures. Sometimes I get to create artistic arrangements and backgrounds to capture a specific theme. In photo sessions like this one with the lovely Nara and her doting parents, my greatest joy comes from watching the family simply enjoy some time together and capturing their memories…
When a family finds out they’re having a baby, everyone wants the same outcome: a healthy, happy baby. Still, when they find out their baby’s gender, it’s always a blessing to see them embrace the idea of their soon-arriving boy or girl. This family was so excited to welcome their little girl that their joy…
As a luxury newborn photographer, as much as I enjoy the classic and simple photo sessions, I relish any opportunity to take a more adventurous path. When Calisa’s mom-to-be called me to schedule her maternity and newborn photo sessions and told me she wanted a unique and artistic look, naturally, I couldn’t wait to dive…
Most parents that I work with have a vision in their minds for their family’s photos and the aesthetics they want, and one of my favorite aspects of photography is bringing those visions to life. This was certainly true with baby Samisha’s family: Mom was excited to have a lot of color and a lot…
Little Joseph is one lucky baby! He’s been born to a family who is absolutely thrilled to welcome him into their hearts and can’t wait to share their interests and passions with him. Luckily, I was able to capture some of their love and closeness in Joseph’s newborn session. Truth be told, I was prepared…
For all types of families and parents, when a new baby comes into their world, life is busier than it’s ever been. They’re not only learning to adjust to their baby’s sleeping and eating schedule as well as simply the fact that they now have a baby who needs them constantly, but they’re balancing all…
Three kids under the age of five. That phrase alone sounds exhausting, and any parent who has had young kids can imagine the amount of care and constant attentiveness involved in every day. For this Mom and Dad, though, they simply exude love and kindness and not an ounce of stress. It’s a joy to…
Some people just have a complete air of joy and fun around them, and that description fits Orson’s family to a T! This session to celebrate little Orson’s first birthday was practically a party! I’ve had the pleasure of photographing this family since Mom and Dad welcomed their first child, Orson’s big sister Lyra. I…
Stunning photos! That little sleepy baby smile gets me every time.