THE BLOG

One of the questions couples often ask me when planning their wedding is: “Will doing a first look ruin the moment?” And honestly, I completely understand the hesitation. For many couples, seeing one another for the first time while walking down the aisle is something they have imagined for years. The anticipation. The emotion. The […]

Just four days before this session, it snowed. Walking into the gardens, I wasn’t sure how the plants would look. If the blossoms would be drooping, leaves curled under and black around the edges. Thankfully, everything was showing off for us. The weather was perfect, the flowers were blooming, and even the birds were loudly […]

The early mornings. The late nights. The routines that start to feel like second nature. Classes, schedules, familiar faces. For a long time, it all feels steady. Like it will always be this way. And then it shifts. Graduation comes, and with it, a quiet change to almost everything around you. It is easy to […]

I routinely have people tell me how much they want updated photos. More often than not, that phrase is followed by with something like, “we’ll do that when life slows down,” “when I feel more confident in front of the camera,”or “when everything feels ‘ready’.” I understand the hesitation. Life is full, and it rarely […]

I am often told that choosing outfits often feels like the hardest part of preparing for a photo session. I have felt that similar stress, but as I have sat with it, the more I have realized it is not because people lack options. It is because they want to get it right. Most people […]

Every year when the kids pile out of the van, the first thing they ask me is if I remember them. The excitement in their eyes is immediate and contagious. Kids like these are impossible to forget. Though sometimes I like to ask them if they remember me too. This family has been with me […]

People often tell me they want their photos to look natural. What they usually mean has very little to do with lighting, location, or outfits. What they mean is that they do not want to feel awkward. There is a common belief that natural means unplanned.“I don’t want to be posed. I just want to […]

When I talk with people and the topic of photography comes up, the first thing I often hear is some version of, “That’s so great. I would love to do a session, but I’m just not photogenic.” The truth is, you do not have to be photogenic to love your photos. I understand the hesitation […]

Senior year has a way of speeding up. Whether you’re finishing high school or wrapping up your college years, this season is full. Classes, commitments, celebrations, goodbyes, and big next steps all begin stacking on top of one another. It’s exciting, meaningful, and often a little overwhelming all at once. One thing I hear often […]

If you have been around here for a while, you might remember Devery’s session out at Saltair. It was such a fun experience that we decided to do it again, and I’m so glad we did. Portrait sessions are something I love, and photographing a friend I have known for years is a bonus. We […]