In all my years of photographing, it is pretty rare for a guy to be excited to learn that he’s just been signed up to partake in a photo session. At that moment, scrubbing the bathroom and taking out the trash likely sounds more appealing. Most (yet not all) guys feel that photography just isn’t...
Home organization blogs and social media groups are increasingly advising people to get rid of their printed photos and rely solely on digital versions, or to scan and then discard the original images. That's right, some are even suggesting that prints, which may be decades or over a century old,...
We're waiting until our hair looks perfect, we drop a few pounds, until we're wearing nicer clothes. As adults, we tend to shy away from the camera. I'll admit, I'm guilty of this also. Following the end of the Dream Dress Experience, many girls excitedly ask their mom to take a photo of us...
Childhood is filled with continuous growth and changes Updating your family photos gives you the chance to capture the different stages of your child’s life, from their changing features and evolving personality to their growing interests. As your children grow, your family dynamics shift as well....
During this time of year there are a plethora of photographers offering mini sessions. These are quick photo sessions, lasting anywhere from 5-15 minutes, often at low prices. The focus of these sessions is volume, aiming to book as many clients as possible within a set number of hours in a single...
If you’re like many parents, you’ve probably realized how fast time flies once your children arrive. With every moment comes a new stage of growth, highlighting the importance of scheduling a professional photo session to capture these all too short moments. Yet, the thought of planning the...
There are a few things that photographers may not be completely open about or simply may not say much about the subject. Here are a few photographer confessions: When we receive a new review, we pretty much want to hop in the car, drive to their house, and give them a big “thank you” hug. When you...
As a mom, you probably have a million photos of your family. You realize that your children won't be young forever and you never want to miss an opportunity to preserve the moment. But how many of those photos are YOU in? When I ask girls to point out their favorite images to me, the ones they...
What exactly is a Dream Dress? A dream dress, otherwise known in the industry as a couture gown, isn't your run of the mill dress found in big box stores. These custom gowns typically retail for $300-1000 and only a limited number of each design is released, with some dresses in my studio closet...
Since I first began my business in 2009, I've been a believer in the tangible, finalized prints of their memories. I've always found it to be a disservice to offer only those digital copies, as I wanted their images to be able to appreciated every day. No one has ever walked away from my studio...
Thinking of your upcoming photo session including your children may give you a bit of anxiety, worrying about so many what-ifs and expectations. Your experience may feel like organized chaos; peaked curiosity, short attention spans, increased shyness, bursts of energy. I just want to remind you -...
My aunt recently found this photo of my nan and I. Each time I look at it, tears stream down my face, because this is the only photo of her and I that I know to exist. The most influential person in my life, my best friend, my mother figure. I will forever spend the rest of my life wishing I had...