So we did a little thing this last weekend… still working on a name, but say hello to our new addition! Here are some snaps from our maiden voyage. The sun peeked in and out of the clouds, Leo worked on his swimming, and Hank loves nothing more than “diving da boaty”. We are so happy to have another way to get outside and enjoy this beautiful state.
A casual Friday night… Dad comes home and we escape up to Lucky Peak. I’m exhausted from the week, I go back and forth on bringing the camera. I decide to bring it, but leave it in the car. I last maybe 15 minutes before I run back up to grab it. And boy am I glad. Documenting my boys on a summer night - my therapy.
If there’s two things I’m passionate about, it’s motherhood and photography. This session spoke to my heart as I was documenting a small business owner mama in her day to day. Juggling the cleaning, the nursing, the soothing, the emails, the appointments, the actual work… whew!! I know it all too well. It is more accessible than ever to create success for yourself and work from home. But boy does that come with it’s challenges. With clients or potential clients being able to contact you ten different ways, it’s become increasingly difficult to find balance in the already difficult journey of motherhood.
I don’t have it figured out by any means, but I have learned to take each day as it comes. Embrace the challenges, and slow down and hold onto the good in each day. Don’t forget what life is about and give yourself a little grace. Be proud of whatever you accomplish in each day.
I'm giddy with excitement over here for all the new babes this year. If you are expecting, contact me and we will get you scheduled to document your most beautiful milestone yet.
Read MoreA reminder of why this project is so important to me. I've felt in a bit of a photographer rut lately (I'll blame it on the pregnancy hormones) and when I stepped into the Belmont Barbershop I immediately became flooded with inspiration. Leo loves going to the "baabor" with Dada and is the best little boy. And now I have at least a few of these fleeting moments documented. @belmont_barbershop is fantastic and his shop is the coolest, go check him out!
A personal blog post. A peek into our lives as we traveled over to Island Park, ID. I made this trip almost every summer growing up, and I hope to do the same as our family grows. This last fall, we were able to cross over into Grand Teton National Park (through Yellowstone) and it did not disappoint. It was an unusually warm autumn day and the colors were unreal. My heart is full looking back on these images and we feel grateful as a family to have had this experience.
Theodore has arrived! I got to know Theodore’s parents, Joe + Ashley, through the mini announcement + maternity sessions, included in the Bump to Babes package. We created some beautiful images (see them here!) and I couldn’t wait to receive the call and see them again - this time as parents! Their newborn session is one of my favorite sessions to date. Their smiles could not be any bigger and their hearts not any fuller.
Welcome to the world, little one.
Welcome! I’m happy you’re here. This website is a showcase of my work, my passion, my ability and my perspective. I am a documentary storyteller, and I capture the moments that make life beautiful. A lot of energy has been put into representing my vision and versatility. Everyone has a unique journey full of emotion and adventure. I would love to get to know you and be the one to capture those fleeting moments that come together to tell YOUR story.
So for now, meet Joe + Ashley. Ashley contacted me about the Bump to Babes package and it has been a dream to work with them and get to know them better as they became parents and welcomed sweet Theodore into this world. As I stepped into their beautiful home for the announcement mini session, I could feel the excitement and anticipation filling up the room.
It was a perfect spring day when we met again for the maternity session. Rain clouds moved off in the distance as the evening sun began to peek through creating a beautiful rainbow. Our time spent together was so fun. I observed with a smile as they built memories of last moments being just a pair. Their love for one another was undeniable.
