20% off for the Class of 2020

You already have your formal senior portraits done. Now it’s time to get the senior portraits you actually like. Show the world who you REALLY are.

It’s not too late Class of 2020!

Enjoy 20% off of your entire portrait session if you book your date before 2/20/20 at 9:00 pm.

**The date of your photo shoot can be anytime this spring, but you must have the portrait agreement filled out, and the session fee paid before 9:00 pm on 2/20.

You only graduate once. I promise you will not regret documenting this time in your life. Feel free to bring a couple of friends to make it more fun. They can jump in for one or two photos with you.

Fun at the Beach

Do you like the beach? Do you ever go there and just play with your family? There’s something about the beach that makes my kids happy. They can be grumpy and complaining up a storm, but once they get to the beach they just run and play. I love that they can have fun with the water and sand instead of the tv or video games.

This family session at the beach ruled my fire to be a photographer. It just makes me happy.

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Beach Babes

I get a little emotional seeing these images. It’s not because I’m overly sensitive, or am I? It’s because this is Julianna’s family. I met Julianna almost 20 years ago, but I didn’t get to know her until our daughters were in preschool together. She has helped me more times than I could ever count with my kids. She’s one of those friends who I know will do anything for me if I ask. I just love her, and because of that I love her family.

I hope these images help you see how fun and upbeat she is, and how much she loves her family. They are beautiful people who do a lot of good in this world, and I’m honored to know them.

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Class of 2020

Hey beautiful! You are about to graduate from high school. It feels like a big deal because it IS a big deal. High School has consumed most of your time and energy for years. You’re leaving the protection of the home you’ve always lived in, and moving far away from your parents. That’s scary! It’s also exciting, and pretty darn cool.

My advice to you is to enjoy right now as much as you can. Soak up the time you have with your friends from high school, and make some fun memories these next few months. Don’t let the stress of the unknown get to you. If you don’t get into the university you had your heart set on, take some time to be sad, and then adjust your goals. Everything will be OK. It just means you weren’t meant to go there. There’s a better place for you.

Don’t forget that you’re young and have your whole life ahead of you. You’ll make mistakes, and that’s OK. You’ll learn so much more from making those mistakes than if did everything perfectly. Be careful, love yourself, and call home. Your mom and dad will miss you every single day.

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Beauty at the Beach - 5 Tips for a Successful Beach Photo Session

OK, so she may not be technically a senior, but that’s only because she already graduated. She’s the same age as most seniors in high school, she just happens to be in college. Here are some tips I have if you’re going to choose the beach as your location for a photo session.

1. CHECK THE WEATHER AND TIDE INFORMATION

   It was a gorgeous night at the beach for Paris’ session. I always make sure I check not only the weather, but the tide information to make sure we have great conditions at the beach. I’m happy to reschedule for the best weather and tide conditions if at all possible. It’s my job to make the session as successful as possible. I’ve learned the hard way that it’s better to be prepared.

2. CHOOSE YOUR CLOTHING WISELY

   Paris’ dress is gorgeous, and looks great on her. The length is not too short for when the wind picks up and may blow the skirt up a bit. It fits her nicely so she doesn’t have to constantly adjust straps or pull and tug to make it look right. I recommend you wear your outfit around the house for awhile to make sure it is comfortable while you’re sitting, standing, or even laying down. Can you easily climb up on a rock, wade into shallow water, or walk around? These are things you’re going to do at your session.

   I recommend you don’t wear shoes for the photos. You should definitely bring shoes to wear as you walk from the car to the beach, but not for the photos.

   Most of my senior portrait clients bring 2-3 outfits for their sessions. It isn’t necessary to do this, but it’s an option if you want it. You will need to layer your clothing because bathrooms are not available at every beach to change into.

3. KNOW THAT YOUR HAIR WILL BE WIND BLOWN

   It’s just a fact of life at the beach that it’s breezy at best, but mostly it’s just windy. Your hair will be blowing around, and the water mist often causes curls to lay flat. Paris’ mom had the best idea to prevent this as much as possible. She put her curls in a hair net until we started the session. That kept the curls protected until we were ready to take the photos.

   Bring a brush for those close-up photos where you want to smooth out your hair as much as possible. I like to find protected areas away from the wind for these moments. You’ll be so glad you have a brush.

   With all that being said, don’t worry so much about the wind blown look. It’s my job to position you where the wind works to your benefit. The motion of your hair blowing can look so beautiful, and add to the interest in the photos. Don’t expect perfection, and instead embrace the wind.

4. BE OK WITH THE FACT THAT YOU PROBABLY WILL GET WET & SANDY

   It is rare for me to have a beach session where my clients don’t get their feet in the water. I’ve also had sessions where they fully immerse themselves in the water at the end. Those are really fun sessions. The more relaxed and playful you are, the more fun you’ll have, and then your photos will look like you’re having fun and enjoying yourself. If you’re bringing children to a beach session, don’t forget a change of clothes and towels for the ride home.

5. DON’T CHOOSE THE BEACH UNLESS YOU LOVE IT THERE

   The beach is my favorite spot, but I realize it’s not for everyone. It’s a longer drive to get there for most people, it is windy, sometimes cold, and the possibility of leaving all sandy and wet is high. If you hate those things you should pick another place. I would hate for you to be miserable during your session because you don’t like the beach because it will definitely show up in the pictures. There are many other beautiful places for you to choose from. I can recommend locations if you don’t know where to go.

Preparation is key to having a successful photo session. I want you to LOVE your photos. I want you to be filled with joy every time you see them, and being prepared is the best way to achieve that.

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Maternity My Way

I have a confession to make. When I first saw maternity photographs they did not impress me. I thought it was weird to focus on a growing belly. It just seemed weird to me. At that time I was having babies, and to be honest I felt kind of hideous when I was pregnant. Looking back at photos of myself I can now appreciate that I didn’t look bad. I was just too hard on myself, as most women are.

Now as I’m older and wiser, and have a much better perspective on life and what’s beautiful I LOVE maternity sessions. I think pregnant women are so beautiful! I especially love seeing them with their families. They absolutely glow when they are with their spouses and children.

This maternity session is definitely one of my favorites. Their little guy could not be any cuter, and his energy and sass made me so happy. What I love most about it though, was how happy they look together. Their big smiles fill me with joy I cannot describe. THIS is why I’m a family photographer. THIS is what I want to leave my clients with.

To all the moms, and moms to be out there, please know how beautiful you are! Your body is doing MIRACULOUS things! Giving birth is the most selfless, difficult, and loving thing you could do. It still blows me away that my own body was able to grow 4 children. It was the very best thing I ever did, and I will always be so grateful I could be a mother.

Would you like to book a maternity session? I would love to photograph your family. You can see more information about maternity and newborn sessions HERE.

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