Cake smash sessions are always so much fun to plan and shoot. One year olds are really starting to showcase their personalities and winning them over to get real smiles always feels like a huge accomplishment. I always start cake smash sessions with some more traditional type photos. Sometimes babies sit happily and others, like […]

Cake Smash, featured

March 11, 2023

Hot Air Balloon Cake Smash

baby boy cake smash photography session

I have photographed this family multiple times over the years. I love the four energetic daughters and I was thrilled when they contacted me about a newborn session for baby number 5! And surprise, surprise – after four girls they had a BOY! And what a perfect little guy he is! His big sisters were […]

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March 9, 2023

Newborn Session, Avenai

Newborn Family pictures with 5 kids

It’s that time of year! Time for holiday photos. I think the Christmas season has snuck up extra fast this year. It’s been a very busy year for my own family, and I’m looking forward to colder weather and all the good things that go along with it. I am excited to announce details for […]

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November 6, 2022

Holiday Mini Sessions 2022

baby girl christmas photos

You’re having a baby! Congratulations! Your baby is going to grow and change so quickly and getting newborn pictures done is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Picking the right newborn photographer for you is a big decision. Here are some things to think about when making your choice! Lifestyle vs Posed Photographer There are […]

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July 6, 2022

How to Choose Your Newborn Photographer

how to choose your newborn photographer

When you are born in Orange County, Florida and your cousin is born in Orange County, California on the same day it’s only appropriate for you to meet in Ohio and have a joint orange themed cake smash session! What a fun story these two cousins have about sharing a birthday, and I was honored […]

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July 5, 2022

Orange Themed Cake Smash Session

little cutie cake smash baby girl

School is over and the kids are home for summer. Now what?!? If you’re like me, you are stressed about providing a fun summer without emptying your bank account. Here are 10 things to do in Cincinnati that are budget friendly to keep your kids busy and off of YouTube in June! 1. Deerfield Township […]

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May 31, 2022

10 Things to Do in Cincinnati in June

Most newborn clients book their session before birth, but I often have time for last minute newborn sessions! And I’m so glad it worked out to get Mr. Roger into the studio for some pictures. He was SO sweet and he brought along his whole crew of adults who are obviously smitten with him. What […]

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May 27, 2022

Newborn Roger, 17 Days Old

newborn family pictures on grey backdrop

When you look at images a newborn photography session, you see tiny fingers and toes and adorable little faces. Sometimes baby is all swaddled up and cozy and other times they are in perfectly posed positions. And although my ultimate goal is to provide beautiful images for you to remember those little details about your […]

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May 24, 2022

Safety Rules for Newborn Photography

newborn photography safety rules

Newborn babies are so sweet and adorable 95% of the time. But it’s that other 5% that can knock you on your butt and make even the most experienced parent feel flustered and overwhelmed. Add in a good dose of sleep deprivation and suddenly trying to keep a newborn happy and content feels like an […]

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May 17, 2022

Newborn Baby Advice from the Experts

newborn advice from the experts

As a newborn photographer, I get the chance to snuggle lots of babies. It’s pretty much the best job on the planet. Some babies are fussier than others, some have more hair than others, but I have yet to meet a baby I didn’t totally adore. And Mr. Oliver was no different! Behind that sweet […]

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April 27, 2022

Newborn Session, Oliver

swaddled baby boy with tiny teddy bear

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