FUN ESSENTIALS

Halloween is one of my absolute favorite times of the year, but it definitely has the tendency to be an over-the-top kind of holiday. Don't get me wrong, I love the one house on the block that is decked out every year from top to...

Inspiration - I was inspired by the many roles that women play in their lives, and how motherhood was a transition into one of these roles. As women, we often loose bits of ourselves when we becomes mothers and wives, and I felt it...

This time of year is always tricky for the avid gardener. As temperatures get cooler and the flower beds start to wilt and fade away, sometimes you have to get creative with ways to keep your garden looking fresh year round. To help you make...

As the temperatures get cooler and the smell of cinnamon fills the air, I know it's time to start stocking up on some fabulous fall finds! Decorating for fall doesn't necessarily mean giving your entire house a makeover. Adding a few small touches here and...

I finally know how my clients feel when they tell me they have been thinking about their cakesmash ever since their newborn session. There is something so special about a first birthday. It is a time when the end of babyhood is palpable. You feel...

Inspiration Newborns alone are a phenomenal inspiration for me. You can look at a photo of them and almost hear their coos [and their cries]. Lifestyle photography though provides even more inspiration for sessions. It's so rare that mom wants to be a part of her...

Inspiration The inspiration for this session was the baby boy's first birthday. I love the large colorful balloons and wanted a timeless look in an overgrown field with tall flowers. Finding a field with backlighting was a must for this session! Favorite Element The field with beautiful...

Inspiration My inspiration for maternity in my studio is always simple, subtle, and beautiful. I want everything to feel soft and feminine, while showing these mamas how confident they should feel, because they are all always so stunning. Favorite Element Mary Elizabeth came with her mom who was...

Styled birthday parties are SO much fun! This fabulous Fancy Nancy Party was styled for a sweet 4 year old little girl by Kelly McLeskey Dolata of A little Savvy Event. Kelly worked with Popo the Clown for beautiful arm art, beautiful cakes and cupcakes by Brittaney MacFarland...