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The mental load of choosing a family photo session style, booking a photographer, and actually making it happen can feel daunting when your plate is already full. Today I’m sharing an article I wrote for HER+ Health Collective that breaks down the 6 most popular family photo session styles to help you get started. Let’s find the style that fits your family’s vibe so you can check this off your list and move on to the rest of your to-dos!

September 23, 2026
Raleigh candid mini-session capturing pumpkin carving as a family to preserve these moments. A mom hugs her toddler twins by the pumpkin carving table.

Sometimes we want to document our family’s everyday life, but when we think about what that could actually look like, our brains go a little… blank. 😅 Here are some springtime activity ideas to get your wheels turning!

April 7, 2025

What’s the difference between lifestyle family photos and documentary family photos? I’m sharing a number of differences between them + photo examples so you can choose what’s best to capture the essence of your family in this season!

September 18, 2024
A graphic with one photo on the top showing a lifestyle family photo in a park and one photo on the bottom showing the same family in a candid documentary photo taken at home

There’s just something special about summer that brings extra opportunity for fun & connection! Looking for an extra special way to celebrate & capture all the fun summer has to offer?

July 26, 2024

I’ve updated my session offerings so that you receive photos in both digital and print form as part of your collection! Hear the back story here, or simply browse the website to see what’s new!

January 9, 2024

Ever wonder why images sometimes have to be cropped when ordering wall art and prints in certain sizes? It’s all due to aspect ratios! Click here for a simple explanation with visuals.

May 30, 2023

Join me for a vision & values chat about the core of what I really want to be giving you with your photos, what led me to explore documentary family photography, & the steps I’m taking to learn more & try it out!

February 21, 2023

“We chat about your session & the moments you want to capture, we get all excited to work together and book your photo session, and then the next thought that comes to your mind is, ‘Now I have to figure out what the heck we are all gonna wear ’ That’s a quote from a recent client, and the “what to wear” question is so real! I get this question all the time. As a professional photographer who guides many families through choosing the perfect outfits for their photo session, I’m here to help you! …”

July 31, 2020

Hey there! As we prepare to capture some memories together, I want to do so safely to dampen any continued spread of the coronavirus. I recently heard, “We shouldn’t be scared, but we should be cautious,” and that sounds like a good way to be moving forward. I take this seriously, so out of an abundance of caution, here are some of the safety precautions I am personally taking for your session!

May 14, 2020

“Social distancing, self-quarantining, and mandatory stay-at-home orders make it difficult for you to live your normal life and support the businesses you usually frequent. Small businesses simply cannot survive without the cash flow we need to pay expenses we have even when there’s no business. The government has stepped up to make some resources available, but the impact those have vary for each business & their specific situation. Here are some ways you can help…”

April 9, 2020