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The Blog
Below you'll find my most recent work, along with helpful resources and guidance for documenting your own family story. Full galleries for specific session types are available upon request.


My Top Four Tips for Extended Family Sessions
Extended family sessions are always one of the most popular bookings during the holiday season. Many of my inquiries come from families who are finally all together and want to document this rare time together. Often, the adult children gift a session to their parents, and I truly can't think of a more meaningful present. Updated photos with your children and grandchildren are something grandparents will treasure for years to come. That said, extended family sessions can feel


Holiday Portraits And What I Do With Them
I have loved the idea of taking portrait pictures of each of my kiddos for holidays. Getting outfits, raiding the dollar section at Target and getting them in front of the camera just sounded so fun to me. I ended up investing in a paper stand for a white background and now there is no going back. The milestone portrait sessions I do every year are listed below: Valentines Day Easter 4th of July School portraits Halloween Thanksgiving Christmas It may seem like a lot, but the


My Memory Keeping System as a Mom of Three
A sustainable approach to documenting memories I feel like this has been such a popular topic lately, but honestly, I think us millennial moms just want our kids to have something they can actually hold and look back on one day. There are so many different ways to save memories, but these are the things that have worked best for me and fit within my capacity. 01. The Short Years Baby Book I’ve used this book for all three of my kids, and it’s by far the easiest memory keeping


Mini Sessions vs. Full Sessions: What’s Best for Your Family?
We've all been there. The mini session is quick, more affordable, and you might think, "I don’t need a ton of photos anyway." But then...


Three Things I Tell My Families Before I Start Taking Pictures
Getting into the right headspace makes all the difference. Life moves fast, and it’s easy to treat family photos as just another item on...


How I Document My Family Throughout The Year
Before creating this system, I used to take countless photos on my phone and camera, only to upload them into a yearly folder on my...


Life Update: Johnny Alexander Orahood
We welcomed our second baby boy into the world on Friday, May 16th! Our hearts are overflowing with love, and we’re soaking in this new...


Why In-Home Sessions are the Perfect Way to Showcase Your Story
Each year, my family chooses to invest in an in-home session. I love decorating our space to make it feel uniquely ours, so what better...


Style Tips for In-home Sessions & Outdoor Sessions
When Styling Indoors For in-home sessions, neutrals and rich textures are your best friends. Remember, neutrals don't have to mean just...


Tips On Documenting Your Kids - Valentines Day Edition
I started this business out of my deep love for documenting my own family. When I had my son, photos became so much more to me than just...
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