Remember the days when you could start to smell wood burning in the crisp, cool air? When we got excited for sweaters, boots and all things pumpkin? During those dreamy cool days I got to meet up with several families to capture one last outdoor session before winter. Many families use mini sessions for an […]

This is my cousin Chrissy and her beautiful family!  (I also photographer her sister Gena in this session) When two athletic people have kids, watch out! Those kids can move! I’m thinking I burned off breakfast during this session and it was fun! These brothers are full of life and love! While the youngest, Frank, […]

On the edge of Lake Erie we took in the vast views and listened to the waters lap up on the sandy beach.  While the sun was still high, we found cover under the beautiful oak trees where the light was only allowed trickle in talking all things motherhood.  As the sun started to soften […]

This sweet family just added a new member to their tribe!  She was so alert and well aware that someone new was around! It was so fun to catch up with  Mom and Dad while the twins played in the glowing light. At the end I showed the twins how to chase the light as […]

Warm temperatures and beautiful fall foliage!  The sun was just starting to dip behind the tall evergreens but we made the most of the last splashes of light.  Photographing these little active kiddos we moved around the community garden finding little nooks where there was a warm glow, tall grasses and climbable trees!

The Mick family slipped off their shoes and tested the water.  We made our way from the sandy edge down to the rocky river bottom where cool water quickly engulfed our feet.  The light was soft and filled the creek below but only where the trees allowed so we hiked up toward a generous opening […]

Apple picking season is in full swing at Bauman Orchards! Walking past rows of apples, noticing how each type of apple tree had an unexpectedly unique shape.  Each labeled row provided a stunning endless view of green and what seemed like a lifetime supply of apples.  Baskets in hand, I guided the Nesbitt family past […]

It was a cool summer day in June but that didn’t stop this session from being dreamy!  A winding creek, grazing horses, green pastures.  This session was literally a welcomed breath of fresh air amid the pandemic.  Congratulations to our friends Callie and Steve on their beautiful baby girl!

We are all at home but that doesn’t mean that life stops.  There are still birthdays, memorable moments (baby’s first steps) and even weddings to capture! This is the second of a series of posts with the goal to help folks at home take better photos on their phone.  There are many ways to go […]

Our baby Charlotte is 6 months old! Here are my top 6 tips for a portrait session with baby. 1. Happy baby = images you’ll love. Plan for a time when baby is happiest (at the very least, well rested and recently fed)! For a full 90 minute portrait session it isn’t uncommon for baby […]