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You’re 36 weeks pregnant, you’ve got a hospital bag half-packed, a nursery that’s almost done, and approximately seventeen tabs open about swaddle techniques. The last thing you need is an outfit spiral. Here’s the truth: most families who book a newborn session with me don’t buy a single thing for it. They show up, meet me at the studio, and we pull their look together…

Printed family photos do more than preserve memories—they help kids feel loved, seen, and secure. Albums and wall art become daily reminders that say, “You belong here. You matter. You are loved.”…

Graduation season is one of my favorite times of year. There’s something about the joy, the pride, the sigh of relief, and the huge smiles that make college grad photos so so special. So far this year, I’ve been lucky enough to take college grad photos for students from High Point University, Wake Forest, UNCG, Elon, UNC, and NC A&T. Each session has reminded me…

Question. What would you grab in a fire? A number of years ago right after we got married, my husband and I were jolted awake at 2 a.m. by the glow of flames outside our window. A neighbor’s shed was on fire, and we had seconds to react. In the rush to safety, we grabbed our laptops, my camera, and—accidentally—a stack of magazines instead of…

Most family photographers shy away from outdoor sessions in the winter months because hey, it’s cold, gray, and totally drab outside. We all love snow and how gorgeous snowy family photos look, but hey, most of the time we’re not covered in a beautiful blanket of thick white snow all winter. In fact, it’s usually just brown, drab, and snow-less for many of those winter…