I have always loved taking photos but I was extremely intimidated with the thought of stepping out of “auto” and into “manual mode”. There were so many factors to keep in mind and every article I read seemed to complicate it even more. But the first time I went “manual”, my mind was blown! I was able to take a photo I was proud of and excited about and the feeling that I actually controlled the process of taking the photo made me realize maybe I could actually do this... I th

Newborn sessions are by far the hardest sessions for most photographer's - whether it's a fussy baby or just the amount of equipment needed for the session, they are always intense. Even though a lot of work goes into these sessions, the final product is completely priceless. Babies are newborns for such a short amount of time and usually when we conduct these sessions, the little babe has hardly adjusted to his or her new life yet. Here is how I suggest having a comfortable

So, this is my first go around of being a photographer... Since I began 6 months ago, I am happy to report that right now is my first "off" season. Between the Holidays and the insanely negative temperatures around here, it has made it near impossible for people to get their photos taken. So, here I sit, experiencing my "off" season. It had me thinking - what does a photographer do with no subjects? Well, I have decided to spend this time investing in building a brand for mys

My baby friend had {another} BABY! I am so excited for her and her little family. Baby Luke was born early so he is a little babe, but he was so incredibly sweet and charming. Big sister Kate loved the whole photo session process and we even got her to smile a couple times! And, I can't forget to mention the fact that they now have TWO under TWO. Thank you to my baby friend for having her own baby..... AND letting me take pictures. Here are just a few of my favorites: #Cano

These give me the warm and fuzzies... #Newborn #NewbornPrep #NewbornProps #Vlogging #Photos #BabyBlankets