Introducing the 36 Shots Session

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Family

Consider these film mini sessions without the rush. Say what?! Earlier this year I met Christin, another film photographer from New Zealand, who told me about offering First Friday Sessions where she shot just one roll of film per session. And it got me thinking about offering something similar… …so, I introduce the 36 Shots […]

On Forty…

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Personal Work

Last year, before I turned 40, I wrote a gratitude list for my thirties. My thirties were all about big life changes – marriage, kids, jobs, homes, pets. My life as a real grown up started to unfold. But through all that, I lost and found parts of myself again. So this year, I thought […]

A Few Thoughts on a Disney Cruise…

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Personal Work

So you’re thinking or curious about a Disney cruise. There are so many blogs you can read for all the tips and tricks on all things Disney (and probably should before going), but I’m just going to share a few thoughts on some of the pros and cons from the trip. For reference, my family […]

Five Insights from the Photo Retreat:

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Family, Maternity, Newborn

The Love Soaked Retreat was the reset I needed to feel inspired and re-focus my vision on my art and business.  Between the variety of sessions we shot, the retreat workbook, the assignment we did before we even arrived and the portfolio reviews, I was able to tune into me. Several of these takeaways are insights are […]

Special Announcement – Film Photography!

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Family

I’m ripping off the bandaid and transitioning to all film photography for the time being. I don’t want to say permanently, because I’m always re-evaluating, but for now, film it is. Hybrid film and digital shooting hasn’t worked for me. I find I shoot better if it’s one or the other. So here goes! Why […]

Shot on Film – Fall/Winter 2023

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From hot fall weather to icy winters – here’s a little bit of everything. The first series of the kids playing in the water are from when we all had Covid. As you can see, the kids felt fine. And while I took the photos of them, I felt fine too. Photography is its own […]

Maternity Session on Film at The Kimbell Art Musuem

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Family

Shot on a Canon EOS-3 with Kodak Porta 400 35mm Film This maternity session on film was shot at the Kimbell Art Museum during a beautiful night in January. It was a great session to kick of the year! And that pink color! I’ve never had a client ask to change and wear two looks during […]

First Birthday Session on Film at the Lumen Room

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Family

Shot on a Canon EOS-3 with Kodak Porta 400 35mm Film This first birthday session shot on film at the Lumen Room was one for the books! It’s been a joy capturing this family on film throughout 2022! From the first time this mom contacted me to shot their newborn session, I’ve wondered, “Can I shoot […]

Film Family Session at the Kimbell Art Museum

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Family

Shot on a Canon EOS-3 with Kodak Porta 400 35mm Film This film family session at the Kimbell Art Museum was my third time capturing this set of twin brothers. They were also the first family session I shot on film! It was a beautiful night and both boys gave lots of sweet smiles, which they […]

Family Photo Session on Film Shot at the Kimbell Art Museum

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Family

Shot on a Canon EOS-3 with Kodak Porta 400 35mm Film This family photo session on film shot at the Kimbell Art Museum was with a family that I’ve know for several years, but hadn’t seen for awhile. It’s always fun to see how families have grown and capture their connection. These siblings were very playful […]