I remember distinctly the moment when, having crossed solidly into adulthood, it became clear that the general consensus was that New Years Eve was overrated and exhausting. I remember feeling sad and a bit confused that every one had suddenly come this conclusion without me. Because I still enjoyed New Years Eve.. I kinda still […]

You’re definitely going to want to make it to the end of this post, because that’s where I put the best photos (hashtag, strategy). I would assume a cake smash would be the most interesting part of almost any blog post, and I’m sure you agree! I get together with my brother and his beautiful […]

I really love my sessions with the Chamberlains – every one of them. They’ve become a great way to see how much the kids have grown. Big brother Ryan is now 9 (10 is going to be here quicker than we think). And little Alison is 1.5 – a challenging age for many photographers. Though […]

I think it would be difficult for me to express how much fun I had at the Ongleys’ extended family session, but I’ll try. Pam (whose Grandma name is “Lolly”, how cute is that!?) is one of my mom’s close friends. She has a son and a daughter (Ryan and Erinn), and five grandchildren between […]

Seriously, I love when I meet a friend who doesn’t have a cookie cutter family – these are my most interesting friends. I suppose I relate to them, because my own family is a blended one. I didn’t grow up picturing myself as a stepmother. It is as rewarding as it is challenging. But honestly […]

My younger son’s birthday is in October, so every year around this time I start planning his birthday party. Likewise, it’s time to start planning for YOUR fall family session! (I know, I can’t believe summer’s basically over either.) In this post, you’ll read the main four reasons why you should book your fall portrait […]