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I have been doing this photo thing for 14 years now and I get it; a photography session can sound really exciting or really daunting! Maybe you’ve never worked with a photographer before or you have lingering concerns from past sessions elsewhere. Maybe you just don’t know how to fit it in the schedule. Let’s […]

Reasons Not to Book a Session

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My clients almost always reach out to me for styling advice prior to their family portrait sessions. Not only are they looking for advice on what to wear and which colors to choose for the perfect color palette, but they typically want guidance on where to find family photo outfits, too! To start, I always […]

The Best Places to Shop for Family Photo Outfits

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Busy families can have beautiful photos, too! Parents are always coming to me with all sorts of concerns when it comes to scheduling a family session – and when you have young ones, full time jobs, and schedules jam-packed with all sorts of activities, it can certainly feel like a lot to take on! But […]

Photo Session Tips for Busy Families

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As many of you know, I am a mom to twin boys who are 9 years old now, and while they have pretty healthy appetites these days, I still deal with a somewhat picky eater, and have learned a few parenting tricks over the years when it comes to mealtime. And the best trick in […]

Kid Tested Back to School Lunch Ideas

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There are a number of reasons I recommend that my clients select flattering maxi dresses for their photo sessions. To start, they’re a perfect way to show movement in photos, but there’s generally a style to compliment every body type. However, if this style just isn’t for you, there are some alternatives! A lot of […]

What to Wear to Your Next Session (if you’re not into maxi dresses)

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Whether you’re looking for a beach, park, or urban location for your upcoming Florida portrait session, there are a number of amazing Tampa and Clearwater Florida Portrait Session location options in the beautiful Sunshine State! Each spot offers a slightly different vibe or “look”, but they’re all bursting with gorgeous scenery and would be perfect […]

Best Tampa and Clearwater Florida Portrait Session Locations

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If you and your other half have decided to elope in Colorado and your criteria for selecting a location is “scenic and beautiful”, you’re going to quickly come up with a list of places a mile long. There are truly so many stunning places to get married in this state. In an effort to eliminate […]

Best Outdoor Locations for a Colorado Elopement

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Springs days are number, the last days of school are upon us, and the weather is hot! If you’re looking for some fun things to do in between beach trips and vacations this summer, I’ve got you covered with lots of ideas in each of my photography locations – Colorado, Florida, and the DC metro […]

5 Fun Things to Do with Your Family This Summer

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From the moment you discover you’re expecting a little bundle of joy, that first year can fly by in the blink of an eye. With milestone sessions, we’re able to capture your growing baby bump, your sweet, squishy faced newborn, a wiggly and smiley six month infant, and finally celebrate your little one’s very first […]

Capturing Special Moments with Milestone Sessions

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At my house, our dogs aren’t just pets – they’re members of our family. In fact, our blue Great Dane and King Charles Spaniel mutt have grown to be such an important part of our lives that it’s difficult to imagine our family (and lives) without them. So, I always love it when my clients […]

7 Tips for Bringing Your Dog to Your Session

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