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July 3, 2026

You Don’t Need a Special Occasion to Be in Front of the Camera Not every photo session has to celebrate an engagement, graduation, or birthday. Sometimes the best reason to book a portrait session is because you’ve always wanted to. Maybe you’ve had a Pinterest board full of inspiration for years, found the coolest vintage […]

June 19, 2026

It’s Not About Looking Like A Model If you’ve ever wondered how to get photos that feel like your Pinterest board, you’re definitely not alone. One of the most common things I hear from couples before a session is, “I love these photos on Pinterest, but I have no idea how people make them look […]

May 27, 2026

If you’ve ever tried to plan a full photo session with kids, you already know…attention spans are short, energy is unpredictable, and things don’t always go as planned. That’s exactly why mini sessions work so well for families! Mini sessions are shorter, more relaxed, and designed to keep things moving. Instead of asking kids to […]

May 22, 2026

You don’t need to know what you’re doing to get photos you love If you’re feeling a little nervous about your engagement session, you’re in really good company. Almost every couple I work with shows up saying some version of “we’re awkward in photos” or “we never know what to do.” And honestly, that’s exactly […]

May 2, 2026

cap and gown graduation photo

Graduation season always sneaks up, and suddenly you’re thinking, wait… we should probably take photos. And you absolutely should! A graduation session is about more than just the cap and gown, it’s about marking a huge life transition. Whether it’s high school or college, this season deserves to be documented in a way that actually […]

April 30, 2026

Planning a proposal with a photographer doesn’t have to be complicated, and Michael proved just that! All proposals are special, but this one felt like a full-on movie moment! Michael planned a surprise proposal in the mountains for Ana, and she had no idea. What made it even better? Ana ended up hiking in the […]

February 1, 2026

If you’ve ever looked at your website or Instagram and thought, “This doesn’t really feel like me anymore,” it might be time for a branding photoshoot. Branding sessions aren’t always about stiff headshots or forcing a vibe that doesn’t fit. They’re about creating images that actually represent who you are, what you do, and how […]