Every parent worries about this. What if they don’t sit still? What if they’re too shy? What if they’re way too wild? What if the whole thing feels like a disaster? I hear these questions all the time during planning and I completely understand! Kids are unpredictable, and the truth is, that’s...
There’s a lot of advice out there about how to prepare for photos, but just as important is knowing what not to do. Over the years, I’ve seen what works and what totally backfires. Think of this as a little heads-up so your family photo experience can feel relaxed and enjoyable. Don’t threaten a...
If you’re like most parents, your camera roll is probably full of your kids... without you in them. I hear it all the time. “I’m always the one taking the photos.” “I don’t like how I look.” “I just wasn’t ready.” And suddenly years pass and there are barely any pictures that show you with your...
I know you don't like hearing this, but kids really really grow up so fast. One day you’re tripping over blocks, next day they’re asking for the car keys. That’s why photo sessions aren’t just “nice-to-haves”, they're essential time capsules, ensuring that you'll never forget any of this. I get...
I get it. We all like to save when we can. I’ve used coupons. I’ve held off on buying something until it hit clearance. There are some things that just don’t work the same way when you go for the lowest price, and photography is one of them. A product on sale is still the same product. The brand,...
There are a few things you should make sure to remove before your photo session; otherwise, you’ll be unable to overlook it when you view your images. Hair Ties It’s quite common for girls to keep hair ties or scrunchies on their wrists for convenience. In photos, however, that small accessory can...
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....
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...
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...