There’s so much going on while getting your photos taken, but it’s completely normal! The chaos of family photos is one of my favorite things in the world because it’s not organized like a wedding, and it requires me to think on my toes and really be a fly on the wall.

After I had my kid, we decided to do photos when he was one-month old. We were also in the thick of Babyland - bottles, spit up, and crying. I remember running around, making sure my son was comfortable, that he looked ok, that his outfit wasn’t stained and it went by in a blur.

Looking at those photos now almost a year later, I cannot believe how small he was. Those photos are a specific moment in time I have minimal recollection of because I, you know, just had a baby, but also was so enveloped in that world.

I go into family sessions not planning to direct you. Yes, there will be cutie-patootie photos of your guys together, but my main focus is not getting forced smiles - it’s the in-between moments when they get to run around with the dogs, or eat a snack with you.

Before the session, we’ll sit down and come up with a few activities you and your family will enjoy doing so that it doesn’t feel staged or stuffy - or I can just document a normal day for you. Whether it’s a picnic in the yard, a pizza and bowling outing, or just making dinner at home while the kids play The Floor is Lava, this is a moment in time that you get to see

Documenting the growth of families is quite possibly the biggest honor I could have as your photographer!

— Let’s Do it —