This session is how I dream family photos will go. There’s no time limit other than the sun set, so we start earlier than I think we’ll need because those first 20-30 minutes are full of little eyes cautiously watching what the lady they just met with a big camera is gonna do. So we […]

“Yes.” It was straight forward, to the point, and without hesitation. “Yes.” From both of them, knowing their whole lives, answering my question with confidence. “Have you always wanted kids?” Yes. These two have always wanted to be parents, even before they knew each other. They committed to marriage – a daring adventure on its […]

“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife.” It was in the gospel reading at mass after Joe had prayed about his relationship with Marion. His prayer? For God to affirm his potential vocation of marriage with Marion one way or the other. The answer was immediate, not always […]

Raising a family is a big deal. If you’re a parent – well, duh, you already know that. Everything that goes into keeping everyone in the house alive, not to mention happy, is a list longer than I can probably comprehend. I may not have kidlets of my own, but being around families who, at […]

Rachel is a woman after my own heart; bold, vibrant, and daring. Tim is thoughtful, dedicated, and isn’t afraid to skip around town with this girl if it’ll put a smile on her face. (He literally started skipping for me at one point during the session – Rachel joined in, of course.) She’s a bundle […]

For Mama Affleck’s birthday this year the kids got her one of the best gifts in the world: family photos. I photographed Jon & Amelia’s wedding last summer, and was THRILLED when Melissa, one of Jon’s sisters, reached out to ask me to spend time with her family again. Their joy is contagious. It comes […]