The squares don’t always show the truth. Something I hate about social media is the perfection of it all. On … More
Category: Family
This is Childhood: Nine
If you give her a ball of playdough she will return it a perfect rose. If you give her a … More
This is Childhood: Four
This is 4. “I love you Mommy” sing song whispers. Writing “I LVOE YOU” turned into “I LOVE YOU…” Getting … More
Betsy, Aaron, Caroline, and Molly’s Family Photos
I’ve had the privilege of capturing Betsy’s family each year and I love seeing how much these two have grown! … More
Read Aloud by Nana
I love my grandmother Nana and the character Nana in my verse novel UNSETTLED is based on her. I had … More
Zina’s Fall Family Photos!
I had to think back to when I first took Zina’s photos – they were sooo long ago! Jasiah was … More
A Lesson from Tomatoes
I’ve been tackling a middle grade novel and was googling gardening things for a book (probably all my books for … More
2 Year Old Family Fall Session
These 2 are one of my favorite dynamic duos! I’ve photographed this energetic toddler since he was a newborn and … More
Aisha’s Family Fall Session
I had a great time photographing Aisha’s family last weekend! We have been going back and forth on dates, but … More
When You Have a Hard Year
Sitting on the cool tile floor, I held my breath as I watched a second faint pink line appear. Feeling … More
Moms Need Breaks Too
I scan my six-year-old daughter’s homework folder before sliding it back into her back pack. I have packed my daughters’ … More
When You Need Perspective…
The lure of words is inviting me to blog again. This fall season has been a busy one with photography. … More
Tiny Pockets of Happiness
“A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books.” ― Walt Whitman When you get caught up … More
Noah’s First Year Photos
I had the opportunity to take Noah’s first year photos with his big sister Emaan (15) and big brother Adam … More
My Advice to a New Mom…
The time I have in summer is shrunk. The silent breathing air I usually have when the children are in … More
Kate’s Family Photosession
“The pitter patter of little feet Leave behind something dear and sweet A precious treasure for me to keep The … More
Zina’s Spring Session
I have been looking forward to photographing Zina’s family for the past few years now! We typically meet together in … More
Jackie’s Family Session in Spring!
“Peace is the beauty of life. It is sunshine. It is the smile of a child, the love of a … More
Metamorphosis
“When they are a few months old, they lie and look around and wave and smile and undergo a constant gentle … More
A is for Anticipation
The air is thick and perspires with anticipation. It’s 5 am and I am checking in as 2 and hoping … More