I cannot imagine what it must be like for those of you having babies in the midst of a pandemic. My own babies are all big kids now and that’s hard enough. Huge props to those of you who have had babies and made it through their entire first year while dealing with everything else […]

Cake Smash

September 15, 2021

First Birthday and Wedding Dress Session

baby girl in white chair in cinderella first birthday

Your newborn session is coming up! How do you prepare for something like this? Often times this is the very first photo shoot your new little one has, and it is the only time they will be this small. It’s kind of a big deal, but getting ready for your session doesn’t have to be […]

featured, Newborns

September 14, 2021

Preparing for your Newborn Session

How to Prepare for a newborn session

Sweetly Swaddled newborn sessions are a great way to get beautiful portraits of your new baby without as big of a time commitment. These sessions are great for getting a few updated family portraits with your new baby. And doesn’t this growing family just look amazing?!? Big siblings are always welcome to be a part […]

featured, Newborns

September 11, 2021

Swaddled Newborn Session

Newborn boy with two siblings

Cake smash sessions are such a fun way to celebrate a baby’s first birthday! And I love designing unique sets for each session. No two cake smashes are exactly the same! For this celebration, mom requested a Boho theme which is super popular right now. I’m a sucker for a good macramé so I was […]

Cake Smash, featured

September 10, 2021

Cake Smash Session, Boho Theme

Boho Cake Smash Baby Girl First Birthday

I love exploring new locations. When this lovely family requested a session at Lake Isabella I was more than happy to oblige! Family pictures in a spot that is significant to your family makes your session that much more special. I had the privilege of meeting this crew at our newborn session. Back then Mr. […]

Families, featured

September 9, 2021

Family Session, Lake Isabella

Family session with baby and 3 dogs

Six month session for baby Aliyah using pinks and mint greens.

featured, Milestones

September 9, 2021

Six Month Session, Aliyah

Cake smash sessions are often heavily themed. Sometimes they are based on a fandom or favorite book. Other times a favorite food or a particular style. But they definitely don’t have to be! Sometimes having just a “simple” color theme is the perfect choice! I first met Miss Oakley as a newborn. Just look at […]

Cake Smash, featured

August 6, 2021

Cake Smash – Peach and Mint Theme

Congratulations! You’re expecting a baby! Maternity sessions are a great way to document that bump and your family before baby joins the crew. Maybe you’re a happy glowing pregnant human. Or maybe you’re like me and are a grumpy, swollen, uncomfortable parent-to-be. I do not provide maternity photography sessions, but these six Cincinnati Area maternity […]

Maternity, Newborns

July 1, 2021

Six Amazing Maternity Photographers

12.9 Photography Maternity Session

I first met Miss L for her newborn session, and I can’t believe that was already almost two years ago! I mean just look at those tiny baby toes! But Miss L is now a full blown toddler! Running around and being curious and doing all the things that toddlers do. So for her second […]

Families, Toddlers

June 16, 2021

2nd Birthday Session, Symmes Park

Woohoo! You did it! Your photo session is done, your digital files are downloaded, and you’re ready to print them! They are going to look so good on your walls. Now you have to decide what size you want to print. The size you choose is called your aspect ratio. In really simple terms, it […]

Cake Smash, Families, Newborns, Technical Stuff

June 2, 2021

Aspect Ratios and Why They Are Important

Two sisters snuggling their baby brother

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