Drawing in Light photography

The past eight days have been a WILD ride for me. If you have been living under a rock, you may have missed it but this past week there has been a set of photos of a grumpy baby that have gone mega viral. They are EVERYWHERE. This viral photo has been seen around the […]

I’ve been a professional photographer for over a decade.  I got my first DSLR about 12 years ago and instantly fell in love with photography.  I took that camera with me everywhere I went and when my own kids got tired of letting me take their pictures, I started taking pictures of my friend’s kids.  […]

What should I expect at the session? Newborn swaddled sessions usually last around an hour. When you get to my studio, I will get your little one swaddled and will take pictures with a variety of backgrounds and wrap colors and styles. I typically plan three different set-ups so you get a selection of unique […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Being a newborn photographer is the life dream I never knew I needed. I’ve been an elementary school teacher, a call center employee, and a stay at home mom but being able to snuggle and photography tiny babies during a newborn session is by far my favorite job ever. (Okay, being a mom is pretty […]

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 […]

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 […]