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Whenever life is hurtling obstacles my way, I’m typically a “just-watch-me-overcome-and-persevere” kind of person rather than a “it-must-be-a-sign-the-universe-is-trying-to-tell-me-something” kind of person. It’s probably stubborness! (Just ask my husband or parents…) So when I tell you it took three tries to get the Armentrout’s family photos at Indiana Dunes this past summer, you’ll understand that I was going to make these beach photos happen no matter…

I’m obsessed with everything about this incredibly fun Christmas Tree Farm Family Session with the Samples family! Amazing location.   Sweet kiddos.   Adorable family. Lots of love & connection. Everything that photographers dream of for their sessions! The Samples family made such great Christmas memories at Homestead Pine Tree Farm for their Christmas trees farm family session this year!…

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…

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.…