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  • WELCOME!

    I am glad we found each other! I am an on-location photographer specializing in fresh, modern portraits for babies, kids, maternity, couples and families using natural light.

    If I told you that I was once an event planner turned aspiring librarian with a Masters of Library Information Science degree turned account manager turned portrait photographer, I would not blame you for the confused look on your face. I have a nice blend of relaxed professionalism and a joy of interacting with people of all ages.

    I love making photo sessions a memory that captures a story - whether it's the wrink-ly finger of a 10-day old baby, the go-to silly face of a 3-year old boy or the intimate hug of a newly engaged couple. Take a look around and let's connect if you would like me to help capture your story.

5.28.13

Little Miss “L”

Sometimes I cannot wrap my mind around how adorable a 6-month old baby is.  Instant smiles.  Proud moments when they sit up from being on their tummy.  Laying on their back, chewing on both feet at the same time.  The little wobble as they lean forward in the tripod sitting position.

Little Miss “L” is a sweet, beautiful blue-eyed baby around the 6-month age.  Her mommy Kathy, who is a long-time friend from my teenage years, and I played dress-up with “L” while I snapped away.  We spent a lot of time smiling and cooing.  ”L” spent a lot of time playing with her outfits.  Can you blame her?  Her mommy brought adorable dresses.  And the little sweetheart just indulged us with smiles.

Kathy’s family and my family have interconnected over the years in fun ways.  Our husbands went to college together and now they play soccer together.  I’m sure our boys will play soccer together someday.:)I cannot wait to see how sweet little “L” continues to grow up with three older brothers who adore their sister.

Filed in:Babies | Baby Girls | Girls | Indoor photography
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4.21.13

Little Mr. “T” and Little Mr. “M”

My sweet friend, Anisha, is a MOB.  I am a MOB (singular).  We are kindred spirits.

Yes, she is a Mother of Boys.  Two adorable boys.  I have been blessed to photograph Anisha’s family from when Mr. “T” was a newborn.  Then, Mr. T turned one last March and we ventured outside to take pictures and play with the grass, flowers and balloons.  Little did Mr. T know that he was soon to be sharing his sweet momma with another little boy.  Mr. “M” made his entrance last fall in October 2012.  I was blessed with the opportunity to take photos of the precious 14-day old Mr. M.

Fast forward six months.  My friend has much to celebrate.  Her first son is two.  Her second son is six months and learning to sit.  My friend is thriving and vibrant as a MOB.  We got together at a friend’s studio to “play”.  Thomas the Tank Engine and train tracks made an appearance.  We joked around about all the silly names Mr. T calls his uncles and his dog.  You can tell we had a good time.

My friend is one blessed mother of two boys.

Filed in:Boys | Indoor photography | Kids
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3.23.13

Missing something

What could be sweeter than having adorable photos of your child with their two front teeth missing?  Okay, if you’re like me, your mind ran back to when you lost teeth and your mom eagerly reached for a camera to snap a picture of your bewildered face, mouth wide open displaying the gaping hole minutes after said tooth finally fell out.  Well, maybe that was just me.

But Miss “M”‘s mom was much more dignified and purposeful when she called to say her nearly 7-year old daughter had just lost her front two teeth.  She had a large portrait in their home of her son with his front two teeth missing and wanted a matching portrait of her daughter next to her son’s portrait.

A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E.  I love that the milestone inspired this fun mom to capture a very child-like time in her daughter’s life.

Miss “M” was a delight to photograph.  She was fearless as she demonstrated some of her gymnastics skills and very photogenic missing-my-two-front-teeth sweetness.  When I worked with her mom a few years ago, Miss “M” was just a preschooler and we often chatted about what her two kiddos were up to.  Now, Miss “M” was doing round-offs in Edinborough Park!

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2.6.13

MIXING IT UP

It’s snowing outside and we’re holed up inside for the day, so I decided to completely change my photography website.

Well, if it were only as simple as that.  See, I launched my photography website a year ago.  Yes….one year ago.  Much to the delight of….well, nobody knew that I launched my website.  I wasn’t exactly excited about it.  The website system I used was not very exciting.   It was so cumbersome that it took all of the fun out of displaying my photography.

But now I’m excited.:)  Excited to share the adorable, sweet, happy and charming faces of the clients from my first year as an official portrait photographer.

I love taking pictures of people, so you’ll see pictures of my clients and some personal pictures of my adorable, tow-headed boy “S” and my whitty, super husband “J”.

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