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Baby Turns One - An At-Home Photo Session in Midlothian
I’ve photographed this family from maternity, through newborn, and now at toddlerhood. A lighthearted post full of baby smiles and documented milestones at home in Midlothian, VA.

Behind the Scenes of a Holiday Tips Article
I wrote an article for Richmond Family Magazine. Here’s the behind the scenes from that, and a link to the article that you can read before the holidays arrive!

How I Prepped My Kids for A Family Photo Session
A preparation guide before your session is great, but do you want to see how I get my own kids ready for family photos at home? Here’s a peek behind the curtain.

Why I Don’t Just Give You All the Pictures
Once upon a time, there was a mom who wanted desperately to have family photos done. She needed a fairy godmother who could wave a wand and make the work disappear.

7 Quick Tips for Costume Photos
Seven quick tips for taking photos of your kids in costume. (Pro tip: number seven might be the one to start with!)

Mini Sessions That are Actually Convenient
Most mini sessions are inconvenient. These are in your yard or on your porch, when your family is in town. What better way to get three generations of your family into a photo?

Trigger Warning: Pregnancy Loss
October is Infant and Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month. Here’s my story, and an open invitation to share yours.

You Actually Are Photogenic
Most of think we aren’t photogenic because our parents took few photos of us growing up, and those few photos had lots of mistakes. That doesn’t mean you’re not photogenic. It means your parents weren’t professional photographers.

Your Home is Precious (Reviews are Earned)
Your home is precious, and you and it deserve to be treated with respect. Today I’m sharing a little drama I’ve had with a contractor, and how it contrasts with the experience I try to leave my clients.

Practicing What I Preach: Hang the Dang Photos
We moved over a month ago and I’m struggling to hang photos and art on the walls. Sometimes you just need a five year old to push you to hang the dang photos.
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