Have you ever watched a nurse or newborn photographer swaddle a newborn? It’s magical! The baby goes from fussy and flailing to settled and sleepy right before your eyes. Do you ever wonder how they get that swaddle success?? I remember when I was a new mom, I was so impressed by how my nurses […]

Real talk – Most moms are on the fence about a maternity session because they’re not exactly feeling “camera ready.” I can totally relate to this! You’re going through a bunch of changes, and it can be tough to feel glamorous when you’re often just aiming for comfort right! Whether it’s feeling a bit cheesy […]

Imagine it’s 25 years from now, and you find an old journal that contains your deepest thoughts, fears, and dreams from your pregnancy. You sit down and shed a tear for that former version of you that couldn’t even comprehend the immense joy that was coming for her with this new baby! I know you’d […]

Dear amazing birth workers, I see you. I see the importance of what you do with each and every mother you serve. You’re so strong – fighting for your mamas in every decision as they go through the process of birthing their precious child. As you go on this beautiful journey of serving your clients, […]

Moms (or soon to be moms) – this one’s for you. Does the idea of scheduling photos that document your motherhood make you anxious? And it’s not even trying to get kids to cooperate or planning outfits … it’s mainly that you have borderline crippling anxiety around how you’ll look in the photos?  I’ve been […]

Picture this: you’re at your provider’s office waiting for your first prenatal appointment. You’re feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. Then comes in your provider with a lot of info, suggestions, and decisions to be made.  It can be overwhelming, right?  That’s where informed consent comes in. Informed consent is not just a fancy […]

Did you know that your “birth” day will actually be one of the most transformative days of your life? Maybe that sounds obvious, but it’s something I didn’t realize before I had my babies. If you’re like me and need some visuals, let me paint you a picture through my story: Imagine you’re 27. You’ve […]

So let me start by saying, this blog post will probably be a little bias. 😉 If you know me, you’re going to know that I place a high value on birth photography and videography. BUT, I hope you hear me when I say – I realize birth photography is not for everyone. Your birth […]

I’ve learned a LOT about getting babies to sleep since photographing several newborns over the last 10 years or so. I’m a big believer that newborns don’t have to sleep perfectly your entire session to get great photos. But getting them to sleep is always the goal. There are 6 things I always do to […]

In those final weeks of pregnancy, it feels like the whole world is on pins and needles, just waiting to rush in and meet your baby as soon as they arrive.  But what if that’s not what you want?  What if, instead, you’re yearning for some quiet, private time with your newborn? It’s okay to […]