SESSION IDEAS

I had a huge blast documenting a day in this active family’s Maui vacation! We planned to start out the day snorkeling with turtles, but after we rescheduled the session due to hurricane Iselle, the ocean hadn’t returned to its usual clarity yet. So instead...

  Inspiration: I love to watch my children play and interact. My twins have their own little language, as most twins do, and they still speak to each other that way from time to time. Their world is unlike our grown up world and is full...

Inspiration: This little guy's high-energy, excitement, and simple style really inspired this first birthday smash cake session. I wanted minimal props to feature his unique and fun-loving personality at this stage and decided to give him free range around the studio. Mom had an easy...

Inspiration: Immediately, when mom and dad arrived to the studio in white, I was instantly drawn to this simple, clean and classic look that would essentially inspire the whole session. This specific look resulted in minimal props and harsh colors as I attempted to capture a...

I put out a call for volunteers for the project in March 2014 and I received lots of interest from various parenting groups, friends and family members. I ended up with 20 amazing moms (and one dad!) who gave their time and commitment to me,...

Inspiration: This was a friend I have known for many years. She is beginning a new life as a single parent, and her strength, and devotion to her children were my inspiration. I wanted to capture how powerful a mother's love can be to two children....

Inspiration: I find myself working very hard to get the creative juices flowing this time of year!  It is so cold, and hard to motivate myself to head out into the weather.  A good friend of the family spent days making this beautiful Elsa dress (inspired...

1. Inspiration - My inspiration for this session was motherhood. Documenting the connection between a mom and her child is my mission and I have a special soft spot for new mamas who are discovering that all encompassing, amazing love that a mom has for...

An Atmospheric Greenhouse Maternity and Toddler Session: 1. Inspiration: The Secret Garden, Sally Mann, my client's encouragement to "be creative", and memories of photographing my best friend at this location when I was in high school. 2. Favorite Element: The misted lens (probably not healthy for it,...