This is the second Moving Portrait I’ve had the privilege of creating starring this little wonder. Her mama (a talented family/wedding photographer) has a gift for words and self-records love letters that have me in tears as I edit. She also has a gift for making Winnie feel deeply seen and thoroughly celebrated. I love […]

I’ve been doing a fair bit of mentoring lately and am always transparent on my intake Zooms. I tell potential mentees, “Don’t choose to mentor with me because you want to fast-track your business or make six figures. Choose me because you want to shoot with heart and intention.” I know my lane and I’m […]

When a friend gets a new puppy and wants a film, you say yes without hesitation and have a little fun with the edit. No less than three friends have adopted new puppies in the last month and I’m suffering from puppy fever. I have my breed all picked out for the day I need […]

I feel deep purpose in being an archivist for families. Every family is like their own library of stories. I love walking alongside families and documenting a new chapter in one of their many stories—this one is Maggie’s adoption story. This little wonder (Maggie) was prayed and longed for. I still remember having coffee with […]

You would think that a home session would be more comfy-cozy for you than an outdoor location that’s more familiar to me. Strangely, it’s not always the case! I know it feels vulnerable to invite a stranger into your home who will be studying your every move/expression. I’ve booked home sessions for my family and […]

One of my favorite invitations is to spend a day with a family on their vacation. Usually it’s a destination that a family returns to year after year, and they want to preserve the FEEL of that place for their kids. I will drive up to 2 hours or hop a flight if it means […]