Authentic Storytelling

I want to capture you and your loved ones in a way that reflects who you are. Anyone can pose pretty, but engaging with your family creates moments that you want to remember. My sessions are mini celebrations of who you are at this time of your life. I encourage you to dress the way you most feel comfortable, to incorporate activities you most like to do, and to give everyone permission to be themselves.

Simple Joys

I am obsessed with the small things in life that make us feel cozy and cheerful. I want my sessions to reflect those emotions. I enjoy working with props when the use of them is meaningful and intentional. Mostly, I enjoy working in nature where the beautiful surroundings encourage movement and play. My goal is to facilitate an experience where you can completely be in the moment with your loved ones.

Transparency and Consistency

I believe the cornerstones of integrity are being transparent and consistent. I will not waste either of our time with poor communication or lack of transparency. I want you to understand exactly what you’re investing in when you book with me. My communication with you is clear and consistent from before you book your session to after your gallery is delivered.

I strive to use prompts over posing. Posing can make someone’s body look stiff and their smile look forced. Prompts encourage spontaneous interaction. It can be the difference between a Chandler Bing smile and a genuine belly laugh. During our session, we will move around, play, and laugh a lot. It might feel awkward at first, especially if you’re camera shy (like me)! But once we hit the ground running, I promise at least most of the awkwardness isn’t lingering.

As for editing, I use professional programs to create my final product. My final images are rich, vibrant, and sentimental.

Prior to Booking

Before your session, I like to touch base to make sure we're a good fit. I want to know what you want out of a photography session and I want to answer any questions you might have for me. I also like to use this moment to break the ice and get to know a little bit more about you. We can do this over the phone, Zoom, or even via email if you're busy or just feeling a little more shy.

Booking Your Session

Once you decide you'd like to work together, we can pinpoint a date/time for your session. Once those details are out of the way, I will send you the Client Contract and details on how to pay your deposit. Your deposit is $50.00 of your package costs. It's not an additional fee, but is subtracted from the total package. It is non-refundable, but you can transfer your deposit to another date if rescheduling is necessary. After I get the signed contract and your deposit, I will send you a calendar confirmation.

Communicating Before Your Session

Before your session, I will send you a client questionnaire that helps me get to know you a little more. It also helps me understand what you're looking for so I can better prepare for your session on my end. I will also send you an outfit guide and other helpful tips depending on the individual (i.e. how to prep your kids for your session, prop ideas for maternity and newborn sessions, etc.) If you need a little more inspiration, I will also send a mood board that gives you a color pallet to work with when planning your outfit and finding your vibe.

On my end, I review your questionnaire and begin putting together ideas that I think will most resonate with your vision. I will also check in with you periodically leading up to your session. About 24 hours before your session, I will do a final weather check to make sure we are in the clear. At this point I will communicate a contingency plan with you if the skies are looking suspiciously stormy!

During Your Session

On the session day, I will arrive early to scope out some good spots for photos, as well as double check my camera settings. I'll set up any props that I've brought if we've previously agreed on using props. Once you arrive, we jump right into it with some low-pressure test shots. Before you know it, we're in the full swing of your session. At the end of your session, I will always ask if there was anything else you wanted to capture to make sure we got it all.

After Your Session

As soon as I get home from your session, I upload your files to my computer for safe keeping. I almost always start editing right away. Once your photos are edited, I upload them into an online gallery for your convenience. I will email you the gallery link. If you purchased the all inclusive option, you will be able to download all of your images. If you did not purchase the all inclusive option, you will be able to select a set number of your favorite images from the session. Any additional images will come at a small fee.

Staying in Touch

If you are happy with my work, you can follow me on Facebook and Instagram. You can also request to be added to my email list for upcoming events, special deals, and model calls for free sessions. It's completely your choice, but I am always happy to have ongoing relationships with my clients

I get inspired from various kinds of media. My general aesthetic inspiration is cottage core. I love the joy found in leaning into simplicity and coziness.

I really vibe with modern artists that create these huge works of passion- such as the creators of Over the Garden Wall (if you haven’t yet, put it on your list of things to do this fall!), and Eric Barone (the sole creator of the video game, Stardew Valley).

A personal dream of mine is to eventually illustrate a children’s book. My favorite illustrator is Adolfo Sierra who illustrated a wordless version of Little Red Riding Hood. The idea is that this story is so well-known across cultures that by eliminating the words, it can be a more engaging storytelling experience.

My favorite “classic” artist is Claude Monet. I love the impressionist period and his studies on light are just gorgeous.

You’ll find that my photography reflects different elements of the things that inspire me. My entire business is a passion-driven project, a one-woman show, and my dream come true. I favor working with natural light and limited props because it allows us to lean into simplicity. I am always striving to create more ways for us to tell your story in the most engaging way by eliminating the unnecessary.