My Dad’s Death Changed How I Value Pictures

The value of pictures grow with time. After my dad passed away, I no longer took pictures for only myself. I took pictures for my kids and their potential kids. I had Maeve about six months after my dad passed away, and two weeks after having her I picked up my camera to begin learning how to use it. (But that’s another story.)

Not every picture has to be a portrait.

But I want my kids to have pictures if they need them, like I do, to grieve. I want them to remember what it felt like to be a kid in my arms, and how deeply loved they are. I want them to see their childhood from a new perspective as an adult, and to share their childhood with their children.

Pictures do that.

Family Photos: Mini Session or Full Session?

Like most things, there are pros and cons, and knowing those differences between mini sessions and full sessions, and knowing what type of experience you want will make the decision easy.

7 Tips for Family Photos at Sunset with Kids

Alright parents, I have some advice for your family pictures…Don’t be afraid of sunset sessions if you have small children.

Golden hour is the time of day about an hour before sunset that would probably infringe on bedtime. In the summer, sunset doesn’t happen until around 9:00pm in northern New York. So late, right!?!

FAQ For Family Sessions

When looking for a photographer you probably have some questions about what you can expect from them if they are hired. Here is a list of frequently asked questions I receive from people looking to book a family session.

4 Reasons to Book an Outdoor Winter Session

If you are in an area with long snowy winters like myself, you may want to either have your family pictures taken in other season or in a studio. This post is to encourage you to consider braving the outdoors in the winter for some unique family pictures in the snow, and here are a few reasons why.

How to Choose A Photographer

Choosing a photographer can be daunting. I’m a firm believer that there is a photographer out there for everyone. You just may not know where and how to find them. I have a few tips that I think can help.

Why Choose an In-Home Newborn Session

Mom is healing. Baby is adjust to the outside world. Siblings are thrown off. Dad might be taking on more responsibilities while mom heals. Everyone is trying to find the new normal, because life will never the the old normal, ya know? I think choosing an in-home newborn session can get you the images you want without stress.

Tips for Better Pictures of My Newborn

Those first days and weeks of life are a whirlwind. Everyone is still getting to know each other, Mom is recovering, the baby is being monitored and examined from head to toe by everyone. This time can be exhausting, emotional, and raw! Ideally, a professional photography would be able to document those details, emotions, and connections. Unfortunately, it’s not always in the cards (like during a pandemic), but I truly think they should be captured in some way.

Tips to Take Better Pictures at Home

Most of us have been gifted extra time with our family. If you are like us, you are probably doing some supplemental school work, running in the back yard, baking boxed brownies, and playing lots of games. Even in a pandemic, these are memories for you and your children and worth capturing. I have a few tips to get better pictures of your kids. No fancy equipment required

Before and After

I like the images to remain natural. I am documenting memories, and my hope is when families look at their pictures years down the road, they are taken back in time and remember what it was like to first holding and smelling their new baby.

Maternity/Newborn Sessions