Many clients come to me expecting their family photo session to be a stressful event. They really really want the photos, but with young kids, they assume the process of getting the photos will be a challenge. We all want stress-free family photos, right? I admit that there is a lot of work involved—getting everybody dressed and ready to go can be a chore all…

Gosh, I have been obsessed with the senior photos we’ve captured this summer. With a few more senior sessions to go this fall, I am already thinking about next year and all that I want to do to create an amazing senior experience for my class of ’25 clients! For all my sessions—but especially senior sessions in this case—I aim for every single senior to…

One my favorite things about taking senior photos is the artistic journey of uncovering and capturing the distinct personality of each senior. My goal is that their senior portraits authentically represent who they are. While I do get to know them a bit before our session, the real magic unfolds once my camera comes out. I work with all types of seniors and thrive on…

Did you know that your outfit colors can impact the whole mood and vibe of your photos? As you can tell from my portfolio, my bread and butter is capturing memories that give off warm and cozy vibes. That’s why I recommend muted colors and subtle patterns. So, whenever clients show up to a session with dark shades like black and navy blue, I’ll admit,…

You’re ready to freeze time and create an image you’ll cherish, but there’s just one problem… What do you wear? Some days it’s challenging enough to get everyone dressed in the first place, much less in coordinated duds.  That’s where this inspirational style guide comes in. It is packed with summer family photo outfits, dress ideas for mom, and color palettes to get you started.…

Considering starting a business with your spouse? Kelly and Brian share their personal journey on their process of going full-time with their photography business and how they balance work and family life. In this informative blogpost, there are questions to consider before going into business with your partner and 10 tips for running a successful small business with your spouse while staying happily married!…

Nina’s spring Purdue graduation photo session could not have fallen on a better day in mid-April! The Bradford Pear trees were in full bloom, you know those stinky ones, but gosh we captured so much glowy golden-hour goodness and I’m just obsessed with her session! Considering Purdue grad photos this year? Reach out today!…

So you just booked your senior session and are trying to figure out what type of locations you want for your photos? Or maybe you are a senior photographer and you are feeling uninspired when it comes to location ideas for your next senior session…Well I gotcha boo! Below are 7 tips for finding unique urban locations for your upcoming senior session!…

Katy and Connor had such sweet chemistry and were totally naturals in front of the camera for their maternity session. We lucked out on a balmy 45 degree day with sun, so we scheduled her hair and makeup and started first with a few intimate shots in the studio and then moved outdoors for sunset! Check out their beautiful maternity session photos on the blog…

Most family photographers in the Midwest shy away from outdoor sessions in the winter months because hey, it’s cold, gray, and totally drab outside. I live in Indiana and I GET IT! Below are 4 tips though for styling and shooting the most glowy and beautiful family session in the WINTER!…