Conversations with my daughter. “Mom, did I ever have a cake smash when I turned one?” “No, honey.  That wasn’t popular back when you were a little.” She eyeballs the leftover cake from her birthday party and serves me a raised eyebrow. My husband chimes in from the other room, “rather fitting, she’s double ones […]

Though I’ve photographed these wonderful people several times, this time was different. Familiarity and comfort, combined with a picturesque backdrop, led to my ideal style of family photography. Minimal staging.  Lots of exploring.  Children playing. No perfected pose.  Wind in hair.  Genuine interaction. These are real moments.  Nothing contrived here.  They walk, I watched… and […]

Art. Life. If art is true to life, then it should always be changing.  Evolving. There are many things that encourage change and growth as an Artist. New lenses help change perspective.  Beautiful light will enhance the natural beauty of your subject. But even in ideal environments, it is easy to become stagnant without this […]

This is my third year photographing The Proctor Family.  Every time, it is a privilege. Just as their girls have grown and changed, so have I as an artist. As I hone my craft, there are elements of risk required to grow. But you never know how it will be received. Will your clients appreciate […]

The more I photograph people, the more I appreciate individuality. The uniqueness of each person, each family.  How they relate and interact… and the story they have to tell. I started off taking pictures of my own family, because I found the smallest nuances fascinating.  I think most parents feel that way about their little […]

I love when people allow me to photograph them as they truly are.  Unposed, relaxed and natural in their environment.  Real, true images. This is one of those families. They have extended the opportunity to photograph them several times now.  Each time, more special than the last. I have watched them grow.  4.  Then, photographed […]