It can be hard to write about people I’ve known for a total of two hours. That is, unless they’re so comfortable with themselves and smitten with their baby, that they throw up the sash and open wide the window into their hearts. This couple, newly birthed into parenthood, did just that and it was […]

Oh my heart, this family session. I didn’t want it to end. On a cold wintery morning there’s nothing better than being warmed by a family and their love for one another. This little girl has two incredibly talented musicians for parents. When they put on classical music at the start of our session their […]

Now and then I meet a mama who feels like a soul sister and this was one of them. Minutes into meeting we were talking about her birth story and the challenging on-ramp to mothering two kids. She bared her beautiful soul to me with ease such that by the time big brother had eaten […]

Three years ago this beautiful mama entered our lives as my youngest daughter’s violin teacher. What makes this violin teacher special isn’t her infectious passion. It isn’t her silly sense of humor that makes her so well-loved by both our girls. It isn’t even her saintly patience. What makes her special in our family is […]

Some sessions are so beautiful and fresh in your memory you’re convinced you blogged it already. This was one of those you don’t soon forget but somehow forgot to blog! I remember how time seemed to stand still for us on this morning. These new parents were so totally smitten and overcome with gratitude my […]

It was such a joy meeting this brand new family and their sweet little guy. They were so warm and welcoming that I knew the minute I met them I’d savor their session. I loved her first question for me: “We’ve never had this kind of {lifestyle} session before, how does this go?” I get […]