If I had only had thirty seconds to prepare an hour-long presentation about a topic of my choice, I would pick the importance of taking family photos every time. What can I say, I’m just a huge fan of documenting families and family relationships! While I love snapping photos of the whole family, there is […]

Today we’re going to chat about a topic that may be controversial in your household: family photos. In my experience (both as a wife and as a professional photographer) it’s totally normal for spouses to be on different pages about the necessity of taking family pictures. Several years ago when my husband and I were […]

One of the best parts of being a senior is getting your very own portrait session. I remember looking forward to senior photos throughout all high school! For any new (or soon-to-be) 12th graders, I want to make your job easy and let you in on all the behind-the-scenes secrets that will make your session […]

I am so excited to be blogging this session because I have been dying to share all the photos from my time with the Wiser Family. Brianne and her husband, Jack, are actually related to past clients of mine, the Crocketts! (The Crocketts are awesome people whose photos I apparently forgot to blog. Oops!) There’s […]

Planning family photos is a big undertaking that comes with lots of decisions to be made. From choosing the perfect outfits to coordinating schedules and finding the best time for everyone, I totally get that it can be overwhelming! As your photographer, I try to do my best to mitigate some of that stress and […]

Delaney and Kyu’s wedding was such a dream to be able to photograph! It was full of rich culture and family traditions that will be memorable for Delaney and Kyu for years to come.  They held the ceremony in the backyard of Delaney’s cousin’s home because it originally belonged to her grandmother. Delaney has fond […]

Family photo days are always a little bit chaotic, no matter how well you prepare. But don’t let the chaos worry you! I have so many tricks up my sleeve to help keep every member of the family happy during our time together. One of the reasons you’re taking family photos is to remember how […]

I have heard one specific question time and time again from my family photo session clients – how do we pick outfits?! As someone who has spent plenty of time in front of and behind the camera during family photos, I get it. It sometimes feels like the hardest part of doing family photos might […]

As a photographer, people often assume you only shoot weddings or engagements. But one of my favorite sessions to do is family photos! I think family photos are one of the best ways to watch your family grow over the years. Here are some of my favorite reasons to take annual family photos. MARK TIME […]

One of my most frequently asked questions as a photographer is “Do you really think I need to get my hair and makeup professionally done for *fill-in-the-blank photo session*” and my answer is always YES! As both a photographer and a person who has been photographed, I definitely see a difference between hair and makeup […]