Have you ever seen a beautiful beach photoshoot and thought “must be nice to live in South Carolina” or “maybe next time we visit Florida”? As someone who has traveled both north AND south to have beach photos taken, let me tell ya, sometimes it is more work than it is worth (I’m looking at […]
Mamas! Are you wondering how to get your toddler to smile for photos or look natural while being photographed? I have great news… getting your toddler to smile for photos isn’t your job, it’s mine. And it is one of the parts of my job I love the most. It is also the initial reason […]
If you’ve ever tried to plan your family’s photoshoot outfits and have felt overwhelmed and not sure where to start, this guide is for you. Spring and summer in Michigan are vibrant and colorful and full of warmth. These four colors will always give you a classy, timeless and elegant family photo wardrobe. Cream, blue, […]
Some of the very best smiles don’t come from being asked to say “cheese” or being forced into clothes that are stiff and uncomfortable. As a mom, I know the best smiles come from play. From familiarity. From the comfort of something loved and known. That’s the heart behind Little Keepsake Sessions. After almost a […]
My annual Christmas mini sessions in Lansing are all wrapped up for the year and I wanted to take some time in the next few weeks to share more than just a few sneak peeks. Since many of my clients are using these for their Christmas cards, I limit my online sharing to sneak peeks… […]
The McFerran family took advantage of my sunrise session option this fall. We met on a brisk Saturday morning in a field full of golden sunshine and colorful trees. The air was chilly enough to make us all pull our jackets a little tighter, but the light was pure magic. One of the reasons I […]
Last week, I had the sweetest honor of photographing Ellie and Joe Simon with their two little ones, Callum and Lucy. This sweet family holds such a special place in my heart. I have taken Ellie’s photos for years, watching her grow up! Then I got to capture Joe and Ellie a few years ago […]
Early morning, little ones in tow, changing the kids in the parking lot as we arrived… that was the vibe for our photo swap this year. Summer evening sessions have been tricky for Felix the past few years since golden hour pushes past his bedtime. I figured adding another toddler and a baby to a […]
Extended family sessions have such a beautiful rhythm—there’s the joy of gathering everyone together for a full group shot, and then the magic of stepping back and catching the little stories unfolding between the lines: cousins playing, grandparents holding hands, toddlers eating snacks and cuddling with their parents.
I asked my dad to send me a baby photo of myself the other day for the baby book I’m working on and he sent me over 2000 photos from my entire childhood (at least I know where I get my memory and photo hoarding tendencies from)! But in all seriousness, scrolling through the gallery […]