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Coeur d’Alene newborn photography takes place in the comfort of your own home in or around the greater Coeur d’Alene, ID and Spokane, WA area, as I believe photographing your newborn at home in familiar surroundings tells more of your family story. My style and approach to family photography focuses on an unobtrusive natural feel to the photos, capturing spontaneous and candid moments that tell the story of relationships between new baby, siblings and family members without any awkward or cheesy posing. This natural approach results in photos that really show the personalities of each family member and these moments can be presented in a number of ways, check out my selection of beautiful products on my pricing page.
Today I want to share my top 7 motherhood poses that never go out of style. These timeless motherhood photography poses capture real connection—perfect for sentimental CDA moms who want to remember the way it felt. You’re in 3,289 photos on your phone. And not in a single one are you actually… in them. You’ve…
Why Capture Baby’s Milestones? Today I’m sharing how to capture baby’s milestones with My Story Membership in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Your baby’s first year is a beautiful blur of growth and change. From the first smile to the first steps, every milestone is a moment you’ll never want to forget. But the truth is, this…
How to Get Started with In-Home Newborn Photography: Tips for Beginners So, you want to dip your toes into newborn photography—specifically, in-home sessions where families feel comfortable and cozy? Great choice. Not only is it a rewarding way to capture the magic of new life, but it also allows for a storytelling approach that truly…
Today I’d like to talk with you about why you should invest in newborn photography. Let’s be real: those first few weeks with a newborn are a blur. You’re running on coffee, baby snuggles, and sheer willpower. Before you know it, your tiny, squishy newborn starts looking more like a chubby-cheeked baby, then a curious…
The baby kicks. The nursery prep. The sleepless, love-filled haze of those first weeks. Every moment is a chapter in the incredible story of welcoming a new life. As a photographer, it’s my mission to make sure none of it is forgotten. One of my favorite session offerings is centered around this amazing stage of…
With the holiday season upon us, I know a lot of families are thinking about 2025 photos! One of the sweetest sessions (not like they all aren’t!) is newborn sessions with toddlers! I know what you’re thinking: a newborn, a toddler, and a photography session? No way! But trust me when I tell you it…
As a mom and a CDA newborn photographer, I know how precious milestone photos of new babies are. Whether you’re a professional photographer or a mama, knowing how to capture milestone moments is important! Here are the tips you absolutely must know to perfectly preserve those sweet and beautiful newborn details. Plus, I’m including tips…
Having moved back to my small hometown of Coeur d’Alene, I was wondering what was up with the local art scene since leaving back in the 90s. I was so surprised to see how vibrant, thriving, and supportive our little community is. I attribute it to many supportive local organizations and individuals. Besides sharing my…
Looking back on my most recent family and motherhood sessions, I thought it would be fun to highlight some of my go-to motherhood photoshoot ideas for candid yet beautiful motherhood photos! I definitely see a pattern of tried-and-true poses that I use year-after-year and get consistently good results. Read below for my favorites! Motherhood photoshoot…
Something I love about Coeur d’Alene newborn photography is getting to work with the most incredible families. I take a lot of pride in putting families at ease, because there can be a lot of stressors when getting ready for your newborn session! One of the things I find that I’m asked the most is…
This is Ida aka #princesshorsedog, our Belgian Malinois mutt when she was a puppy. I documented her with my kids once-a-month for her entire first year and watched those cute ears and muzzle grow up and out. It was called the One Roll Once a Month film project and you can find it here. Since…