A couple of weeks ago I shared just how busy my fall season is. (I may or may not have made an emergency run to the grocery store last night when I realized I was out of coffee.☕☕☕) My calendar is swimming with family photos, maternity sessions, one year olds, and lots of new babies! […]

October Photo Roundup

If you were here last week, then you know I love everything about fall photos. My calendar is packed full and I get to catch up with so many of my clients this time of year. I always ask what questions I can answer for them and most often I get a reply that sounds […]

6 Tips for Choosing Family Photo Outfits

Most family photographers will tell you that our business comes in waves throughout the year, depending on where you live. Here in the hot south, it goes something like this:   January-March: Where did all the people go? The holidays are over and as everyone settles in for the winter. Life over here suddenly gets quiet again. […]

Why I Love Fall Photos

So the weather around here finally dipped below 99, I swear I saw the leaves starting to turn, and my kids are begging for Halloween costumes. Know what that means? Time to plan your Christmas card. 🤦‍♀️ I know…but, seriously.  If you’ve ever tried to plan a family Christmas card, then you know there’s so […]

How to Plan Your Christmas Card

So today I thought I’d share a little bit more about myself. You’ve been reading the emails that appear in your inbox every week, scrolling through my photos on Instagram, and hopping over here to the blog. Maybe you’ve even spied a few pictures of my curly headed trio. If you’ve wondered who I am […]

How I Got Started in Photography

So today I thought I’d share a little bit more about myself. You’ve been reading the emails that appear in your inbox every week, scrolling through my photos on Instagram, and hopping over here to the blog. Maybe you’ve even spied a few pictures of my curly headed trio. If you’ve wondered who I am […]

How I Got Started in Photography

So you know all those selfies you see on your IG feed of friends….the ones with the flawless skin, glowing cheekbones, and a seatbelt? Yeah….a seatbelt. Or maybe a steering wheel. Ever wonder why you get the urge to take a photo when you glance at yourself in the rearview mirror? You look good, that’s […]

Using Window Light in Your Photos

Instagram Car Selfies

So you know all those selfies you see on your IG feed of friends….the ones with the flawless skin, glowing cheekbones, and a seatbelt? Yeah….a seatbelt. Or maybe a steering wheel. Ever wonder why you get the urge to take a photo when you glance at yourself in the rearview mirror? You look good, that’s […]

Using Window Light in Your Photos

Instagram Car Selfies

I get asked a lot of questions about photography: How did you get started? What camera do you suggest? Why do you shoot Canon?  But today I wanted to address the question I get asked the most. Can you guess it?   “How do I get the background to be blurry?” Yes. That’s the one. I laugh […]

How do I get the background to be blurry?

photos with blurry background

I get asked a lot of questions about photography: How did you get started? What camera do you suggest? Why do you shoot Canon?  But today I wanted to address the question I get asked the most. Can you guess it?   “How do I get the background to be blurry?” Yes. That’s the one. I laugh […]

How do I get the background to be blurry?

photos with blurry background

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