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My daughter turned eight recently and I wanted to take some special baptism photos for her. It hasn't been the best winter for snow around here. I don't necessarily want a blizzard, but a little precipitation would be most welcome. Anyway, I waited for a month to be able to take her out and have some fun. She is my winter baby after all and snow seemed appropriate. Luckily for us, it always seems to snow around her birthday. This storm came the day after and we were ready. I

"There is always, always, always something to be thankful for." During the Thanksgiving Holiday, I had my last photo session of the season. This one was extra special to me because it was for my sweet sister-in-law and dorky brother ;) who are expecting their first baby. There was some concern because we were well into fall and most of the leaves had fallen. We were able to collaborate together to get a look that was perfect for all of us. In spite of the late season it was s

I am going to give you one tip for great Thanksgiving photos, put the camera away. Yep. Just put it away and live in the moment. Enjoy the time with your family, soak it all in and take this time to be present. Be present for your kids, your spouse, your brothers and sisters, your mom and dad or whoever you share the holiday with. And be present for you. Show those you care about how much you truly love them by giving them the gift of your time. I would even suggest you put a

It has been a couple of years since I have devoted a lot of time to taking fall photographs just for me. I love fall. It is one of my favorite times of year, but it is also one of my busiest. Everyone wants that fall color or has waited until the last minute and want family photos for Christmas cards. This year is no exception, but I decided that I am just going to do it anyway; set that time aside and take the photos that I want to take. My kids seem to grow faster every yea

I have added a few more dates to my mini-sessions due to second shooting a wedding and them filling up. I have found some great new locations and can't wait to share them with you. Call me today! #MiniSessions #Family #MomentsofourLives #DocumenttheMoments #Children #Specials

It is important to capture the everyday moments of life, as well as the not so everyday. As humans we commemorate weddings, funerals, birthdays, birth itself, but what about the big events of life that aren't so typical. Many couples will document the purchase of their first home, but what about the building of a home? Some might, some might not. I snapped a few shots here and there when our home was being built, but I didn't commemorate in any meaningful way and I think that