When I travel to teach classes for other photographers, it’s often to places where I don’t have any current clients. This trip to Los Angeles and Pasadena California was no exception. I was out at Sammy’s camera locations doing classes and this is the model that I got! I don’t know how I keep getting […]

There’s just something about newborn babies. Newborn pictures are some of my favorite photo sessions because they’re such a challenge. Keep the baby asleep for the whole thing, make sure mommy who just delivered a baby isn’t feeling poorly. make new daddy feel welcome and invited to participate, and then make sure the photos you […]

Your kids love you and want to see you I love going through old pictures that my family has in storage boxes in the attic. I love knowing what my mother looked like before she was even married. I love being able to see my own face in my father’s mom’s face. It’s like looking […]

Why do some photographers do in-person ordering appointments instead of just a gallery? Let me tell you why I am one of those photographers and why that’s actually a GOOD thing! You can see the products Online shopping is always a bit hard to know what you’ll get. I know I always go right for […]

These are my 10 favorite photos from 2021. Not necessarily the BEST images of the year, but more my personal feelings on why I love these 10 the most. It’s super hard to pick just 10, but for each photo, I’ll write a little about why I picked it and what I love about it. […]

This year, it’s been a bit tough for everyone. I feel like last year, it was slightly easier because the pandemic was new and we were not tired yet. This year has been feeling like a slog through the mud and we’re all just exhausted. I need some magic, I need some happiness. I feel […]

One of the most common questions every photographer gets is “What should we wear for our pictures?” It can be super frustrating to try and coordinate outfits and pick colors that look good one everyone. Good news for you.. I provide all the dresses for my sessions unless you’re looking for something personal or you […]

This recipe is a staple in our house for Thanksgiving or other holidays. I love that it makes 2-3 pies so you can share with friends or neighbors. You’ll need: 3 Pillsbury graham cracker crusts (8in, or two of the bigger ones)2 sticks Philadelphia cream cheese (no other brands, I am telling you)3 cans of […]

Every year I do a personal photo round up and I pick three positive things per month that happened that year. Or, at least I try to. Some years it’s harder than others. I think for 2020 I only managed one positive thing per month, but I try. January 2021 – I enjoyed photographing the […]

We’ve all been there. The toddler who has missed her nap and the resulting meltdown at the slightest little thing. We can’t predict the days that this will happen, just like we don’t control the weather. But what happens when that day is photo session day? I’ve been a teacher or a photographer for 20+ […]