Michele’s Gift: The Sequel
Dan gave Michele a family session for their 15th anniversary. The way we gave her the gift is AWESOME!
An Inspired Christmas Card
Heidi and Frank met me at the park for some quick family Christmas pictures.
My Favorite Carousel
Blog readers had to name the park where the carousel was to win a prize for Kate and her family. Can you name the park?
This Is What I Believe In
This family lifestyle session was Laura’s birthday gift from Mike, and it was a pure joy to shoot it. Everyone was SO comfortable with my camera. My job was EASY!
To Capture Their Smiles, Start Here
What’s Julie’s secret to getting children to smile those awesome natural smiles? Shhhhh. They LOVE playing with mom and dad in the backyard. Seriously.
Beyond Ordinary
So often, people say things like, “I should have done a family session when my kids were little. Oh well. Too late.” NOT! It’s NEVER too late. Teenagers make awesome photo shoot subjects, with the right photographer!
I’d Take My Puppy Everywhere
I love shooting puppies and pre-teens! This is one of my all-time favorite slide shows. Fun fun fun!
Like Sunlight Shining at Midnight
I love watching parents play with their children because there is nothing that makes a child feel more comfortable.
Chrissy’s Girls
All Chrissy really wanted at her second shoot was a good picture of her with her two daughters.
Chasing Clouds
If you know Heidi and Rob, email them for the link to their sweet slide show! (Regular blog readers, clients and friends, let me know if you would like to see it too and I’ll send you the link as well. It’s a really great one!)
I know I say this all the time, but I [...]
Softly on a Saturday
Easter eggs, a costume box, playing in the park, naptime. Saturdays are best. Period.
How to Shoot for Sparkly Eyes
This picture of Harry is so cute! He has a great expression. His hands are perfectly positioned (no thanks to me — sometimes I get lucky). The colors are bright and bold. And best of all, the lighting is perfect! What makes it so perfect? He is laying on the floor in front of a [...]
Sophie Turns One!
Remember Sophie?Mom’s maternity session is hereSophie at 8 weeksHer baptismOn HalloweenHer Christmas cardOh, and she was Baby Jesus in the Christmas pageant too!So be on the lookout for “Sophie’s First Year” baby book coming soon to the blog!Above, take a good look at that pretty red sweater because in a minute it’s going to be [...]
Home Is Sweet
I love that I can take beautiful pictures inside people’s homes, capturing what it really looks like.
Grandma Minnie’s Birthday
All-time favorite image in this shoot: Jack peeking from behind the piano as his great grandmother plays.



My family calls me "the mamarazzi."