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This is where stories turn into images—and images turn into something you can feel every time you walk past them on your wall. Each session I photograph is built around connection: the quiet in-between moments, the big laughter, the way your family or your pet simply is in this season of life. My goal isn’t perfection—it’s honesty, emotion, and art that feels like you.
Here on the blog, you’ll find a closer look behind the sessions, the people (and pets) I get to work with, and the moments that don’t always make it into a gallery but absolutely deserve to be remembered. Think of it as a collection of stories—real, personal, and beautifully ordinary in the best way.
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Welcome
Just a few months ago, Ashley and Zach were counting down the days until they would meet their baby boy. We created a gorgeous set of maternity photos for them in front of the Monument at sunset that included their pups ( see here) and talked about all the excitement surrounding their little boy’s arrival. […]
July 20, 2026
Some sessions just sparkle from the very beginning, and Cosette’s was one of those. The moment she walked into the studio with her mom, Staci, she was ready to show off her sweet personality—and oh boy, did she deliver! Cosette is at that magical age where every step feels like an adventure and every expression […]
August 12, 2025
Sweet Elizabeth, I literally couldn’t wait for you to arrive! I have been photographing the Stephens Family for almost a decade now ( which is quite crazy to even say) and I was just so very excited to welcome their newest addition to the studio. Isn’t she just adorable? Of course, we included now big […]
July 2, 2024
It not too hard to tell that these sweet brothers are best friends forever already, right? 😉 I had the pleasure to welcome Celeo and Alexander to the studio together when the little boy was already a little ‘older’ than just days old but I think it is actually for the better. Little ‘Zandy’ was […]
January 30, 2024
Welcome to the World, Baby Dutton! You can literally feel the love in the air ( and when looking at his images) surrounding this adorable baby boy. Even his pups are on guard to protect him at all times. 🙂 Roxie and Jazmynn were such good sports throughout the whole session. You can tell they […]
December 18, 2023
After much anticipation on all ends: Sweet Little Mabel is here! <3 I have had a chance to photograph these AWESOME boys beforehand so you can imagine my excitement when their Momma, Candice called me and said they have another one on the way and it’s a baby girl! Yes, I am pretty sure I […]
June 3, 2023
Little Clementine, your session was THIIIIIIIS much fun! As you can see, this Family was so happy and excited to welcome Clementine to the Family. Now-big-sister, Juniper literally could not stop kissing her baby sister and I was all about capturing it. I mean.. just how gorgeous can these two girls be?? Of course, […]
May 5, 2023
As an avid ‘Friends’ fan would say with Chandler’s voice: Could this Family BE any more fun? 😉 Yeah… I don’t think so! Baby Adelyn came to see me when she was only 7 days new but her little personality was already shining through. I literally live to capture these adorable faces. As always, […]
January 4, 2023
