A realistic approach to lifestyle family photography. Photojournalistic Lifestyle and Family Photography I love when clients give me free reign over a session and they love the moments, not the pose. They let go of the expectation that small children can sit still for even a second, embracing the beauty of reality. Sometimes I think […]

The Zimmerman Family Desert Botanical Garden Family Escape I photograph a lot of families, but this family is super special to me! If you have seen any of my portrait or wedding work, you recognize these faces by now. I have had the pleasure of photographing Coartney & CJ’s relationship since their engagement shoot in 2011, […]

This is a real treat! Another maternity/family shoot for you today. I first met Carlie & Ryan when they booked me for their wedding and engagement. Then I have had the honor of capturing the last few years of their lives and now a new baby on the way! I couldn’t be more excited for them. I never […]

While it’s still blazing hot in Arizona, I’m enjoying the cooler temps of September in northern Illinois. (That’s a joke… it’s 90 with a humidty level of 90%) I am so lucky! I love the times I get to come back here thought, but even more I miss my friendships and all these lifelong clients. I feel […]

So being a photographer you would think that getting my own portraits done regularly would be a priority… but with all the moving around and ability to set up shop on a tripod and click away you suddenly realize that 3 years have gone by without a single actual shoot where you can just be […]

I can’t believe how fast this little cute has grown. I took her first portrait when she was only 10 months old! Then again at her one year. Now she’s already 2???? How does it even happen? Mateo (my son) says we can’t call her baby Amilia anymore. “She’s toddler Amilia now, mama” Being two… […]