Our pets are part of the family, so of course, you would want to include them in your newborn photography session. Your pets have also been looking forward to this new baby. The big question is, when is it okay to include them? I’ll answer that and offers tips on having your dog in your newborn session.

Those first few weeks with your newborn baby are so precious. However, this precious season comes with sleepless nights, lots of snuggle time, and full hearts. It also comes with a little bit of unpredictability. As you think about your newborn session, you might have some questions about how the session will go. If you do, you are far from alone…

I’m so excited to share this incredible family with you! I actually met Danielle several years back through a mutual connection. We stayed in touch through social media, and I’m grateful that we did. In 2019, Danielle and her amazing husband, Dave, decided to open their home to foster children. Danielle kindly agreed to be interviewed for my blog to share her family’s story. I can’t wait for you to read their incredible story.

If your child is nearing their first birthday, a lot of growing and learning is happening. Whether your child has taken their first steps or is a master crawler, they are likely on the move. You may wonder how it’s possible to capture the perfect first-year portrait of your sweet baby when they’re constantly moving and exploring. I’m here to share that…

Documenting this special time with a maternity portrait session is the perfect way to hold onto these memories. If you’re researching maternity photos, you may wonder if you’d like a studio maternity session. I’d love to share several benefits of a studio maternity photo shoot with you.

Every once in a while, I’ll chat with a potential client who is excited and loves my work but has a few questions. Usually, these questions are about what she’ll need to do throughout the process and what she can expect. If you've never experienced a full-service portrait session, you may worry about all the things you need to do to pull the session off.

The newborn phase is such a precious season. You finally get to meet and hold the baby you’ve been waiting for! It’s also a season that goes by in a blink. Your baby will only be a newborn for such a short period of time. You truly have such a short window to professionally document this newborn season which is why I believe it’s so important to trust a professional newborn photographer with this session.

Including your older children helps them feel excited about the new baby and part of the celebration. If you’re feeling guilty because you didn’t have maternity photos with your first child, this is a beautiful way to include them. Plus, I can’t help but capture some of your older children for you to treasure too.

If your baby is approaching one, you may be thinking about their first-year portrait session. Should you do a cake smash? What should you wear? What do you need to do? I’d love to answer all of these questions and more while we admire the beautiful birthday girl Navy and her mom.

So many Mamas just like you come to my studio to capture their family's story. I'm so excited to be sharing some of their stories on my blog in new family features! Meet the Marinelli’s. Sarah, Michael and Aria visited again this year to celebrate the arrival of their newest addition, Gioia (pronounced Joy-a)!

First-time moms possess a courage that is unparalleled, but sometimes it’s hard for them to see what an incredible difference they make every day. I know, I’ve been there. Whether you’re pregnant with your first baby or you are celebrating with your newborn, you deserve recognition for everything you do.

Motherhood is busy, chaotic, and draining. But it’s also magical, delightful and wondrous. That’s why my photoshoot process includes steps that make you feel comfortable, save you time, and help you see the beauty in every day family moments. Welcome to the Reflections experience!