During lifestyle photo shoots, the true magic happens when my families and couples stop trying to be posed and planned, and instead, allow themselves to be authentic and spontaneous with each other. As a lifestyle photographer, I've come to learn that the best photos are not just images; they are moments of real, loving connections captured in a split second. These photos tell stories that posed shots never could, stories that resonate with the true essence of the people in them.

Have you ever heard the term "model call" in the context of lifestyle photography and wondered what it's all about? Well, you're in the right place! In this blog post, I'll unpack the concept of model calls and explain why they're relevant for families and couples looking to capture their special moments through the lens of a lifestyle photographer.

Spring Mini Sessions are right around the corner making this a great time for a little refresher on what my Mini Sessions are about, plus some additional information to help you prep for this springtime offer.

I’ve photographed enough weddings now (and was an elopement bride, myself) to learn a few of the important things about planning your day so that you love it and have amazing memories and photos to take with you into your new lives together.

Just because it's getting colder outside doesn’t mean you can’t create some beautiful outdoor photos with the ones you love. If you’re on the fence or diggin’ the idea of a cold weather session, here are a few things to consider.

I CAN. NOT. WAIT! to meet up with everyone and get going on all these fall sessions! To help make sure you’re getting the best autumn photos, I’m addressing the color-aspect of a question I get asked a lot, right after clients book their session: “Can you help me decide what to wear?”

Fall Mini Sessions are around the corner for most photographers. Not familiar with the ‘Mini session’? Let me introduce you and help you get prepared!

Here are the top 5 excuses partners use and what you can say to get them to finally agree to creating those couples photos you’ve been dreaming of!

Want them to tag along and get in on the photo fun? First, I’ll bust some myths and then I’ll give you my top tips for making it easy to include your dog in your next session!

I share what I’ve learned from being a momma in front of the camera and behind it, so you can leave your session feeling confident that we got some really great photos no matter what happened with your kiddos.