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When Katie first contacted me and said that her twin boys would turn one in April, I was excited for a challenge. And a three year old? Bring it on.  It has been such a joy getting to know this family over the past few months, culminating in a portrait session to remember. The plan […]

Still looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Here it is! A fun, quick portrait session – featuring just the kiddos – plus a framed and wrapped 8×10 portrait, ready to be gifted on Mother’s Day morning. I’ll assist in outfit selection too – I’m trying to make this as easy on you as I […]

Happy Monday, guys! One question I hear alllll the time is: what should my family wear for our session? Dressing three or more humans can seem SO overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Just follow these simple tips for flawless styling and when all else fails, call me! 1. Choose a color palette that […]

Yesterday I toured an absolutely AMAZING location that I cannot wait to share with you guys. From the moment I entered the gates at London Town & Gardens, it truly felt like I was walking into a fairytale. It’s the epitome of southern Maryland: stunning coastal views, historic tobacco barns, and of course: some of […]

Have you ever met someone and felt like God put them in your path at just the moment you needed to meet them? That’s exactly how I feel about my new friend Katera, and I’m thrilled to introduce her to my AWP tribe today! Katera contacted me through my website a few weeks ago, introducing […]

This session was so special. Shandi and I worked together a few years ago and when I found out she was expecting her second baby, I knew I just had to photograph her! Shandi and her husband, Ian, have gone through so much for their babies, and their love and gratitude for their children just […]

A racing tire has got to be the most unusual thing yet that has rolled into my studio. Beth texted me the night before Lilly’s newborn session and warned me that she was bringing a racing tire as a surprise prop for Lilly’s dad, but I was still unprepared for how huge this thing would […]

How often are we moms stuck behind the camera, or even worse, at the mercy of our (well-intentioned!) husbands fumbling with an iPhone, hoping to get one semi-decent shot? Moms, I know that what you truly want are beautiful, intentional photographs of you *with* your children. That’s why I’ve designed my newest collection with you […]

I’m so excited to share a few favorites from Cam’s session this morning! Cam’s mom, Jaymi, and I married into the same extended family, and I was honored to capture these images of her new baby boy. How sweet are his little hands? I just love Cam’s adorable hairline, too. Newborn hair (or lack thereof!) […]

Read that again: YOU. ARE. WORTH. IT. I talked a little last week about “exist in photographs” and why pictures are important. Yes, they’re our legacy and it’s how our grandchildren and great grandchildren will remember us. Yes, portraits look lovely on our walls and getting some likes on Facebook is cool. But — I […]