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Spoiler alert: you do look radiant—no matter what your brain says. Here’s the thing no one tells you about being pregnant:You won’t always feel glowy. Or camera-ready. Or even fully upright. But one day, you’ll want to remember how it felt to carry a life inside you.Not just how you looked, but how it felt….
If you photograph families indoors, you will eventually walk into a house where the light just…sucks. Dark rooms, small windows, cloudy skies, late start times — it happens to every photographer, no matter how experienced you are. The problem isn’t your camera or your skill. It’s that natural light is unpredictable. In this post, we’ll…
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…
Tiny House, Big Memories: Why Home Size Doesn’t Matter for Family Photos If you’ve been holding off on booking a family photo session because you think your home is “too small,” “not Pinterest-worthy,” or “a little too lived-in,” let me stop you right there. The size of your home has absolutely nothing to do with…
As a photographer, you know the magic of natural light—it’s soft, authentic, and timeless. But what happens when the natural light just isn’t there? Introducing flash into your workflow can feel intimidating, especially when your goal is to keep that beautifully natural aesthetic. Here’s a quick guide to using flash to enhance your natural light…
Today I’m going to share the top 5 mistakes photographers make when using flash indoors (and how to fix them). Let’s be honest—flash can be intimidating, especially when you’re trying to create beautiful, natural-looking light indoors. I get it. As photographers, we’re often more comfortable working with natural light because it feels more predictable. But…
Today I want to talk about using flash vs. strobe for in-home photography: which is best? I certainly have a bold opinion, but let’s hash this out together and you can make your own choice! ? As a film or digital photographer, you’ve probably had moments where you felt intimidated by the thought of using…
I get questions all the time about how to learn to create a natural light look with flash, so I thought I’d write another post about it with examples. Creating a natural light look on film or digital with one simple flash unit (that’s under $300!!) is easier than you think! Believe it or not…
Today I’m going to share why your house is not too dark for photos and how I create beautiful images in any home. As a mom, you’ve likely spent countless hours making your home a cozy, loving environment for your family. It’s where you share so many precious moments—reading bedtime stories, baking cookies, and simply…
How to get started shooting in-home family photography on film can be a daunting process, but a rewarding and exciting experience. (You know in-home family and newborn sessions are my number 1 favorite thing to shoot!!), but using film for in-home photography adds an entirely new level of stress. I thought I’d share a recent…
Photographing a family with two little kids and a dog inside with flash seems downright scary, doesn’t it? Especially in the middle of winter? I get a lot of questions all the time with photographers thinking babys or our fur baby animals will be scared of the flash burst. While I have found that to…