A few days after this mama’s due date, I was really tempted to text her and ask “how are you doing?! Any signs of labor?” But, I’ve been on the other side of that situation. When I went overdue with 2 of my kids, I started to get really discouraged with each passing day. So, […]

If you’re having a baby, you might wonder “should I take a childbirth class?” I’m here to tell you 5 reasons why you SHOULD (even if you want an epidural). When I found out I was pregnant with my first baby, I had no intentions of having a natural childbirth. My ‘birth plan’ consisted of […]

The word “lifestyle” gets thrown around a lot these days in reference to photography sessions. A typical newborn session with me is 1/2 lifestyle and 1/2 posed baby. I know you love those sweet newborn poses, where baby is all curled up wearing an adorable little bow or simple hat. I also know you love the natural […]

Before each birth, I meet up with mom and dad so we can talk about previous birth history as well as any birth photography preferences. When Kristen and I met for her birth consultation, she told me the birth story of her previous baby. She was in labor for many many hours and also pushed […]

After booking a session, the next question moms always ask is “What do we wear?!” Don’t panic! I have listed out 3 main tips on what to wear for your session with photo examples. I will also help you mentally prepare for your session so that you have the best experience possible.   Step 1) […]

Each and every birth I get to photograph is truly an honor and delight. The B family contacted me many months ago about photographing the birth of their second baby. The drive out to their house is about 90 minutes, so I definitely wanted to make sure I left sooner than later! They did a […]