Joseph Christian - Newborn Session

I was so happy to visit Joseph’s nursery for his in-home newborn session. I remembered just two years earlier when I was there to photograph his sister, and the room looked totally different. His mommy and daddy did a great job transforming the space to an adorable baby golf theme featuring olive green and natural wood tones. The family wore the perfect colors to compliment their surroundings, and big sis Olivia was all smiles!

Olivia, who just turned two a day before her brother was born, was so attentive, and even shared some of her play food with her new baby brother. Such a kind sissy!

We ended the session with some shots of just Joseph in his crib and snuggled in a basket. He slept soundly, and even gave me a few little smiles. He is such a sweet little guy, and I can tell he is already so loved. Welcome to the world, Joseph!

Cash is Six Months! - Baby Portrait Session

I got to visit with Cash on his exact half-birthday to document this sweet phase in his life. Newborn Sessions are precious, and First Birthday Sessions are a blast, but don’t sleep on the mid-year sessions. I love this time because baby is alert and full of personality, but not yet mobile, so they are usually a fun and easy session. Plus, the mid-year months are just so cute! Check out his big blue eyes and his sweet dimple!

These sessions can be done any time around that half birthday mark, and as always, I welcome family to jump in a few! Cash looked so happy with his pretty mommy! I love the little side glance he gave her. Baby boys love their mamas!

Happy Half, Cash!

Riaan - Newborn Session

Sweet Baby Riaan may have had a tough start to his life, but he’s now home with his loving family, all snuggled and warm.

The holidays may be over, but this darling boy is still enjoying all things cozy. We started with some basket wraps for his individual shots, and then took a few of his precious tootsies - some of the cutest little feet! I also just love his long lashes. Such a handsome little guy.

His parents are so sweet, and were just radiating love and peace. As someone who used to work with pre-term babies in my previous career, I felt such relief for them to have their baby home after such uncertainty. They shared with me that they also recently moved during the days following Riaan’s birth, but they got through those stressful times with the unwavering support of family.

It takes a village, and Riaan is one blessed baby to be born into this one.

Percy is One! - First Birthday Session

In the midst of the busy holiday picture season, birthdays and newborns are still happening! What a pleasure it was to meet darling Percy! He came to the studio bringing smiles, and the sweetest little wardrobe changes. I love this handmade name sweater that was gifted to his mama when he was born!

He then changed into a sweet neutral shirt - I just love a baby boy in a collar! Too cute!

We then finished our time together with overalls and a cake smash. Classic denim overalls are timeless, and always a great choice for a baby photo session. Thanks for coming to see me, Percy! You’re adorable!

Caleb is One! - First Birthday Session

I just love this simple, soft color pallet for baby boy Caleb’s fist birthday. He was such a pleasant little guy.

After doing some shots in his birthday shirt, we ended with the cake smash. He was so happy with his smiles and funny faces when that icing hit! Big brother Grant hopped in a few at the end. It was my pleasure to meet their sweet family. Happiest 1st Birthday, Caleb!

Cassio is One! - First Birthday Session

Cassio was so much fun to have in the studio! He started his session in simple blue jeans with a neutral white. There is something I love about simplistic baby portraits. It really lets their facial expressions and personality shine through, and boy, did he have a lot of personality!

I was cracking up as I edited his images, as I noticed how much this little guy loves to squeeze his own belly. I don’t blame you, Cassio! You’re irresistibly squeezable!

We then moved on to the Pens portion of his photoshoot. He was all smiles with the cutest little chompers, and even waved his LGP towel for me. I can just see this guy heckling at the games!

We ended his session with the cake smash which Cassio and his belly seemed to enjoy.

What a babe! Thanks for hanging out with me, Cassio! Happy 1st Birthday!

Cash - Newborn Session

Baby Cash was a dream at his newborn session. He slept sweetly, even out of a swaddle. I loved the earthy neutral tones we did for the majority of his session, and how they brought out the hint of reddish blond in his hair. I equally enjoyed him in his little night cap, all ready for a slumber.

He also looked great in the soft blue/greens.

We ended his session with some nakey baby shots on a cozy brown blanket. He has some exceptionally cute toes, so I had to get some close-up shots. Mommy and Daddy will always want to remember when his little feet fit right inside the palm of their hands. These are the details that I love to highlight.

Aiden is One! - First Birthday Session

I had a blast seeing Baby Aiden again for his space-themed First Birthday session!

The space theme was inspired by his nursery, which also gave us the inspiration for his newborn pictures last year.

When I do a First Birthday Session, I try to not only capture the happy styled images, but also the tiny details of the one-year-old. The silhouette of their smooth, chubby cheek. Their tootsies. Their smash cake. The fun candid moments when they’re laughing at their mommy or daddy.

I always let them get messy with their smash cake at the end. Aiden’s mommy made this adorable banana bread cake just for this session.

Happy 1st Birthday to sweet, adorable Aiden!

It’s been my pleasure capturing your smiles this past year.

Nico is One! - First Birthday Session

Nico has Mastered his first year! I was so excited for the chance to do a Masters-themed photo shoot. My husband is a big golf fan, and has been to the Masters, so I understand the admiration people have for the tournament and all it entails. Everything from the food, to the etiquette, to the iconic green jacket has special meaning. Nico’s daddy is going to The Masters this year, and to coincide with this exciting pilgrimage to Augusta, Nico’s parents chose to carry out the theme for his early April birthday party!

The Masters is a classic, renowned event, so I was thinking rich neutral tones, and an antique golf club would make for great props. Nico’s mommy brought the amazing baby Masters jacket, which couldn’t have been more perfect! We also scattered some golf balls throughout, and had a toy golf cart for Nico to play with. Giving Baby something to do during their session, always makes for some great captures.

Nico’s Mommy also had this most adorable baby Masters hat!

We ended his session with a “Hole in 1” smash cake to celebrate his milestone first year. This little guy smiled all through it. He was a joy, and this theme was super fun. Happy 1st, Nico!

Finn - Newborn Session

It was an honor to be invited back to the P Family’s home to capture their newest addition, Finn William. Although his arrival came quickly after Big Sister’s, it is clear he was meant-to-be as he is surrounded by so much love. We started off his session with some family pictures, as his parents and siblings showed him such affection.

We then moved on to his basket pictures, where he was an absolute dream for the camera. Although little mister was awake for most of these shots, he was pleasant and oh-so-cute with his little smiles and kissy faces!

I always enjoy capturing the little details and candid moments in black and white. There is something about a colorless image that draws the eye more deeply onto the subject.

It was fun to meet you, Finn! Welcome to our world!

Aydan Benjamin - Newborn Session

Aydan came to see me at about seven weeks new. He was an absolute dream to photograph with his adorable face and long lashes! I loved that his family brought along some personal items for a few shots - including very special “Champ” boxing shorts to pay homage to his mommy’s late step-father who was called Champ. I absolutely love the tiny boxing gloves too! Mama Said Knock You Out! Daddy Said Knock You Out!

Ryan - Newborn Session

It was a pleasure meeting Baby Ryan and his family for his at-home session. It’s clear that the whole family is in love with their newest member, and I think the feeling is mutual seeing how Ryan lovingly stared at his family - especially Mama! By the end of our session, he was sleepy and settled, so we were able to do a “froggy” pose to match the framed newborn photo of big sis Mary.

Welcome to the world, Ryan!

Aiden Andrew - Newborn Session

Aiden was perfect for his at-home newborn session. I loved the beautiful neutral palette of his family home as a backdrop. After snuggling with Mommy and Daddy for some candid lifestyle shots, Aiden got snug as a bug for his styled portraits. He gave me several smiles as he drifted off to dreamland.

Aiden Michael - Newborn Session

Baby Aiden is the missing piece to his family. He slept sweetly for his in-home session, which featured a mix of styled and posed images, and some with his two big sisters. He is such a blessed little guy to have two little bonus mommies to love and care for him - (three if you count “fur sissy” Ruth, who I can tell is equally as proud). I could not get enough of this little man and his smiles - complete with a dimple!

Nico Lee - Newborn Session

It was so fun to capture Nico and his sweet parents in his beautiful nursery. His parents did not know if they were having a boy or a girl, so they opted for a gorgeous green and neutral room, that they could easily enhance with little touches for their little one. The only gender-specific thing they purchased ahead of time was a Little Dude shirt (a nod to mama’s maiden name), and their intuition was correct! Their little boy arrived on April 3rd.

Nico was active, but pleasant, throughout his session. Giving me so many smiles, direct eye contact, and hand movements. And his handsome head of hair was so very precious. I can’t wait to work with him again throughout his first year!

Kane Cooper - Newborn Session

You, Me, and The Boys…

That’s the sign that hangs in the B Family’s home.

When they were expecting Baby #4, they decided to let the gender be a surprise. Although they’d be just as happy with a baby girl, Mama felt just a tinge of sadness thinking that the sign might come down. Sure enough, they got their 4th sweet baby boy to complete their family. Thus, the sign at the center of their home will stay, as if it were always meant to be.

I also loved Baby Kane’s onesies in memory of the special angels that watch over him from heaven.

Eli is One! - First Birthday Session

This is ONE cool dude. I was so excited to meet Eli and his family for this gnarly session at North Park. From the straight brim hat to the micro Vans, this guy was decked out in skater style, ending his session in the cutest checkered suspenders for his cake smash. He was so squishy and adorable!

Happy 1st Birthday, Eli!

Franco & Joey - Mini Portrait Session

I had so much fun capturing these sweet brothers! I just love their cool and casual style. Both sweethearts had fallen asleep in the car on the way to their session, so it took some dinosaurs and music to warm them up, but once they did, they had the sweetest smiles as the setting sun glowed through their ginger hair. Simply adorable!

Sawyer is One! - First Birthday Session

This boy has stolen my heart!

Sawyer and his big sisters hung out with me on the hottest day of the year for his First Birthday Session, but it was his sweet giggles that truly had me melting . These little mommies were so very attentive to their baby brother, and helped me to get his attention and make him laugh.

Between the laughter, love, and smiles, Sawyer blew lots of raspberries, and played with his tootsies. It has been an honor to capture him for this exciting milestone. Happy Birthday, Sweet Boy! God bless you!