Time and time again, I have seen how thankfulness makes life rich. When we take the time to count the gifts we have, it's like painting colour in our perspective. It speaks life and courage into our bones to keep on going and to live life well. We forget. It takes reminders like post-it notes, writing it down, saying it out loud to convince us again. To…

Do you know the way that God looks at you? Even before you were born, He looked at you with love and happiness in His eyes. You are the one He made, the heart He has always been after, the one He sings over with wild rejoicing. You bring Him joy and He wants to share that joy with you. It is not the kind that sort of embraces your face in a…

Newborn photography is a one chance thing. Every day your baby is growing and changing. We both want to document these moments in the most perfect of ways. Here are some portrait session secrets I use for beautiful, meaningful sessions. Light - i love diffused light. At your session in the studio, I’ll use the best source of natural light…

Sometimes mamas tell me they don't want a maternity session the second time around. I get that. It can feel like this stage in their lives has already been captured. Or maybe they don't feel as beautiful as they did the first time. Sometimes they're just too darn busy. BUT, the thing is, it's a great opportunity to connect it with the soon-to-be…

If you're telling me about your day at school, I will listen. I promise. If you're venting because you aren't getting along with your friend, I will listen. I promise. If you're bouncing ideas off of me for what to get Dad for a birthday present, I will listen. I promise. If you're saying why you're afraid of something, I will listen. I promise. If you're talking to your…

There's a great book called The Happiest Baby on the Block, written by Dr. Harvey Karp. I talk about this book during client sessions a lot and wanted to sum things up for you in a blog post. Here are the basics of the Five S's that Dr. Harvey Karp talks about in his book. If you follow these, it will help you soothe your babies off to sleep…

Would you consider yourself to be a positive person? Are you generally happy? Are you free of negativity? Positivity is the key to a successful life. It allows us to reach our full potential and be proud of who we really are. Positivity is what we should all strive for, and if we have it already - it's what we should all continue holding on to. It's what…

Take that first breath. Full breath in, full breath out. You are finally here. That heart that beats within your chest is alive. Those lungs that swell and fall with life is vibrant and awake. And today is a new and big canvas. The first of many. So come just as you are, breathing in the newness of this moment and paint today with the colours of hope…

One of the most powerful phrases we can hear and believe is that we are not alone, not even for a moment. There is something so sacred and comforting in that we're not alone. Jennifer, Darryl, Leah and Nolan form a strong, loving family. They're kind, gentle and respectful. I believe a huge part of why they're so close is simply because…

Violet Everly’s heart is pure and her story unwritten. The possibilities for her life are endless and exciting. Will she have the hands for helping others and an artistic soul? As the story unfolds it all begins with this. These moments. These rare moments of calm and quiet. Those squishy cheeks and full lips are so sweet, and with three older…

You’re in good hands, little one. I hope you know what it means to be surrounded every single day of your life. I hope you feel the weight of arms around you. The hands that draw you in by family, friends and by heaven. I hope you know the joy and vulnerability of living life with people. I hope you know the courage that comes when you let…

As parents, some days are really hard. I remember the feeling of being in survival mode when my kids were really young, with too much to do and not enough time to do it in. The days seemed so long, but those moments are all forgotten the moment your child has one of those “firsts”. You know the ones, the first word, the first step, the first…