Couple at wedding altar

I don’t usually photograph weddings, but of course I made an exception for Hope and Wyatt, since Hope is my husband’s sister. It was an honor to be the one to capture their day! I did my best impression of a wedding photographer, and I think I even had a few people convinced I was […]

October 16, 2022

Fall portrait of family of three on hiking trail

I did one or two posts like this a while back, but I thought it was time to do one again for the new website and blog. This is a little behind-the-scenes look at the final adjustments I make to images before delivering a finished product. I describe my editing style as true-to-life. My goals […]

October 9, 2022

Mom and dad kissing toddler in sunflower field

I’m thrilled I got to take these adorable family pictures for my friends. The sunflower field at Salomon Farm was in full bloom and the perfect setting for this family session.

September 22, 2022

Couple face to face in sunset glow

These two were naturals in front of the camera. Foster Park and some gorgeous evening light made a great setting for this late summer engagement session!

September 7, 2022

Outdoor Family Portrait at Promenade Park

It can be tricky to plan an outfit not just for yourself, but for every person in your family. And, on top of that, they all need to look good together! I’ve gathered the following tips from my experience as a family portrait photographer, as well as from the experience of planning my own family’s outfits. These are some concrete things you can think about as you’re staring into your closet.

August 9, 2022

Photo magnet

I’ve written a lot about printed photo albums over the past few weeks. This week I’m sharing a few more ways to print and enjoy your favorite family pictures.

July 31, 2022

Feet on sand as the tide comes in

As a photographer and as a mother, I totally understand feeling attached to each photo you take. But, as is often the case, less is more. I have some tips here to help you through the process of selecting images for printing.

July 27, 2022

Butterfly on purple flowers

Your photos deserve to see the light of day in print, but it can be tricky to keep track of all the photos you take. This post provides some tips for keeping your digital images organized and easily accessible.

July 25, 2022

Open photo album pages

In last week’s post I talked briefly about using an online platform’s built-in templates to design a photo album. This week, I’m sharing more tips that will help you get the most out of your album, especially years from now, and some tips to simplify the design process.

July 19, 2022

Hardcover photo album open

Having a tangible photo album of your family pictures sounds wonderful. But what now? Where do you even start? You have so many pictures on your phone or computer—how do you put them together in a photo book in a way that makes sense? This post is an overview of how and where to create and print your first family photo album.

July 12, 2022