The Blog

This is an interesting topic coming from a photographer, right? Truth is, I love my job and love to take photos of my own family- especially my kids. Not just at birthdays, holidays, and fun events- but the everyday as well. It’s always been important to me to document their days. I want to look […]

Choosing a wedding photographer is not always easy. Knowing exactly what questions to ask your wedding photographer will be highly beneficial in the selection process. You’ll be spending your whole day with them. In fact, I always joke with my brides that they will spend more of the day with me than their future spouse! […]

A simple step by step tutorial to your Online Gallery. Prior to online galleries, I delivered images on USBs, but now we are in 2023 and have advanced! There are multiple platforms out there that allow digital galleries. So a lot of research and trial and error went into choosing the right one. However, I […]

Fresh 48: Newborn photos taken within the first 48 hours. That time is ideal for a newborn session. Your baby is still super sleepy, is pretty un-phased by what’s going on around her, and is generally home by this point. Rest assured, there is breathing room in this. I’ve done newborn sessions at 2-3 weeks […]

There are definitely more than 5 Reasons to do a First Look. I could probably come up with at least twenty more! To be honest, if I could go back in time to when I got married this is the first thing I would change. Although, sadly ‘first looks’ weren’t really a thing when I […]

My two disclaimers on where I print my photos: Keep in mind . . . not all printers are created equal. So, since you invested in your photography, I highly recommend you invest in your prints as well. If you get them printed at Walgreens or Snapfish, just know that they do not guarantee color […]

First things first: Totally understand the appeal of saving money (trust me). The thought of having a friend or an uncle take the photos for you, saving you and your new spouse $1,000’s, I get it. But, if I am being completely honest it’s not where you want to save. Take a look at some […]

Balance. That’s the ultimate goal, right? I was recently asked by a friend of mine, how I balance work/life? I’ve been thinking about the real details and depths of that question. Balance. We need it in everything. I have 4 kids, a husband, a dog, a house to run, mentor teenage girls, serve as the […]