Are you expecting a sweet new addition to your family? Congratulations!! If beautifully documenting major family milestones is important to you, you may be wondering when to take maternity photos. While there is a general guideline, there are multiple factors to consider. Note: Ultimately, I encourage you to document your pregnancy. I mean this even […]

Our annual Rainbow Photoshoot at home has become quite the tradition! I love fun at home set ups. Every year I claim it’s our last year to take this photo on St. Patrick’s Day. Then I’ll come up with a fresh idea, or my daughters will start asking about what we’re going to do! I […]

Wondering what outfit to purchase for your child’s upcoming portrait session? You’ve come to the right post. In this post, I’ll be giving my recommendations for what to wear for Heirloom Photos! First of all, can I just say that I’m so excited that you are considering this style of portrait for your child? This […]

We finished off January with a fun little get away at the Union Station Hotel in Nashville, TN. I’ve been having to travel to Vanderbilt Hospital quarterly for treatment for a voice condition called spasmodic dysphonia. (That’s another story for another day.) When we were there in the fall, another patient warned us that the […]

Have you experienced Christmas at Opryland Hotel with kids? To be completely honest, the Gaylord Opryland Hotel had not been on my radar at all until I saw some ads for the Ice! experience while staying with my in-laws who live in Middle TN. It’s not an outing that I have ever heard my fellow […]

Are you expecting a sweet new addition to the family and wondering when to take newborn photos? Then you’ve found the right post! Newborn photos are such a perfect way to document this exciting season of life. Let’s dive into the factors you need to consider. Before we get going, let me introduce myself in […]

One of my favorite parts of traveling has always been taking photos. This started even before I was officially a “professional photographer”. So of course I snapped away during our recent getaway “Down East.” I actually brought along my medium format film camera and used it the most during this trip. This trip served as […]

A relaxed photoshoot is usually what you are envisioning as you scroll through Pinterest or Instagram and dream about scheduling a photoshoot with your family, isn’t it? Or maybe it’s what you’re hoping for if you’re more of a realist. In this post, I want to offer some tips to make a relaxed photoshoot with […]

Black and white portraits have become a very popular session offering in the past few years and for good reason! This style of portrait can be so versatile. Black and white portraits are easy to hang on the wall and incorporate into one’s home decor. The aesthetic is timeless, whether you choose candid images or […]