A one-year cake smash session is a wonderful way to document your baby’s first birthday while creating a variety of images in one thoughtfully planned photography session. For this returning family, we captured family portraits, individual images of their baby, and a classic cake smash—all designed to feel calm, safe, and developmentally appropriate for this […]

One of the most rewarding parts of being a newborn and family photographer is getting to watch my little clients grow not just in photos, but in personality, confidence, and connection with their families. From those first sleepy, snuggly newborn sessions to the milestone of turning one, with cake smashes, giggles, and curious exploration, and […]

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms out there! Today, I want to take a moment to celebrate you,  the ones who show up with full hearts, sleepless nights, and arms full of love. As a photographer, I’ve had the honor of documenting some of the most beautiful and emotional moments between moms and […]

One of the best parts of being a newborn photographer is getting to see these sweet babies grow. Not long ago, I welcomed this beautiful baby boy into my studio for his newborn session. He was just a couple of weeks old, peacefully curled up with tiny bears, and cradled by adoring parents. Those tiny […]

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