When I show up for a photo shoot I really have no idea what will happen. I may have an idea about what my clients will be wearing and if any special props will be involved but nothing much beyond knowing who will show up and roughly what ages they’ll be. What usually unfolds is...
My life right now isn’t nearly as exciting or exhausting as it must be for a family who just welcomed a second baby into their home. But the truth is, my life is cycling through some major transitions and I think I might know what it feels like to be delighted and energized, filled up...
I was driving back from Oregon after a fun-filled weekend of photo shoots, farmers markets and meeting new friends and families. My love tank was full…overfull if you believe that’s possible. And the day wasn’t even done. There was just enough time to stop at home to shower before I headed back out to meet...
I was sipping tea at a girlfriend’s house when I got the news. A little chirp on my phone let me know that a 6lbs 15ozs SPENCER was born! Some of you might remember Sadie and Rob’s maternity session that took place back in October. When I arrived at their home on day four to...
Oh yes, she’s cute. Oh yes, she’s tiny. Sweet little Sarah was such a doll to photograph. And while I’ve photographed plenty of newborns before, this session was a unique experience for me. You see, a couple of months ago, I attended a photography conference where I met a few ladies from the Soaring in...
Being a newborn photographer is a pretty cool job. Beyond the obvious perks of smelling fresh babe, kissing tiny feet and petting their soft soft skin, you’re on “the list”. You know the list – the one that all the close family and friends are on. The list includes all the people who are immediately...
“For a long time there were only your footprints & laughter in our dreams & even from such small things, we knew we could not wait to love you forever.” –Story People About a month ago Julie and Sam’s family grew by two feet! Their precious baby, Stella, lights up a room in a way...
