The countdown to Christmas is on and the stores are packed with people trying to find the perfect gift for the loved ones in their lives. The toy aisles especially are clogged up as parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles all try to find the right gift for that special kiddo. The same with the […]

While I’ve stopped sharing my “photo a day” project of my kids, I haven’t stopped shooting it- all the images from early September onward sit unedited on my computer and I’m looking forward to catching up after the holidays. I need to tell these stories before I start to forget the details! I was scrolling […]

This month, I asked Empowering Home Organization’s Lisa Yingling to be my guest for the Small Business Spotlight. Lisa is a wonderful home organizer in Bel Air, MD. She is laid back, non-judgmental and extremely skilled with organization. I asked her to talk to us about some holiday organization tips, so check out the video […]

I am a complete beginner in my mindfulness journey, and I already feel like I am learning so much about myself, about today’s culture, and the way we program our brains in a manner that encourages stress. I can only speak for myself, but I don’t believe my experiences are unique. I’ve learned I don’t […]

Calling all witches and wizards! I am so excited to share my very favorite silhouette session from this summer. This is a Harry Potter loving family, and when Mom asked if wands would show up well enough in the photograph, I got super excited. I love Harry Potter, but I’ve never done HP-themed silhouettes before. […]

We’re on the countdown to Christmas and I wanted to share with you some local must-have gift ideas. If you switch even a little of your shopping from Amazon to some locally owned businesses, you can make a huge difference in the community. Manderbug Creations sells the most perfectly made, adorable hair bows for the […]

I’ve been preoccupied lately with seasons and change. Not just weather-related seasons, but the seasons of life we go through. We start with one identity, get comfortable with it, and things shift. We reassess. Perhaps redefine ourselves, and get used to the new normal. And things shift again. Nothing stays the same- but that’s also […]

Once a client books a Storytelling Signature Session with me, we sit down to start planning. There is so much more that goes into your session than simply showing up with a camera. I work to make sure these sessions are low stress, but still catching all the right moments in your family. The little […]