Shot on a Canon EOS-3 with Kodak Porta 400 35mm Film This family session on film in Fort Worth was full of laughter and sibling silliness! I know this mom and that she loves her family BIG, so I wanted to do her justice capturing that. Lucky for me, with a few prompts, these kids ran […]

Shot on a Canon EOS-3 with Kodak Porta 400 35mm Film This family kicked off my fall sessions in September with a film family session in Fort Worth. The brothers were sweet to their little sister, who ran the show! Their mom did a great job coordinating each outfit so that everyone had their own look, […]

It’s been one year since I decided to search for the film camera my father-in-law had given me a few years ago, connect a lens to it and shoot my first roll of film. I didn’t read any “how to(s)” ahead of time, had no clue what I was doing and started shooting just like […]

If you’re wondering what’s the best way to prep your kids for a session, follow these three tips to set them up for success. 1. A less busy day so they aren’t tired. If they still nap, stick to their routine. ⁣⁣⁣ 2. A meal or snack ahead of time. Do not wait and push […]

The summer started off with a trip to Mexico to celebrate my 40th birthday. My husband and I had a great four days (kid free!) living it up. I was torn because I didn’t want the hassle of bringing all my gear to Mexico for this particular trip, but I still wanted to shoot some […]

What to wear for a family photo session…it’s some mom’s worst nightmare. I get it, styling isn’t a natural talent of mine, but following a few tips helps make it easier.⁣⁣ Tips for Dressing for the Camera 1. Plan ahead and make sure everyone involved is thrilled about what he or she is going to […]

Expecting moms, there’s no rush to do your newborn session within the first two weeks of your baby’s life. In fact, I recommend waiting until week three or four. Moms have time to recover from the delivery, the baby and siblings have a minute to adjust to their new reality and everyone is a little […]

A newborn lifestyle session at home is all about capturing what life at home with your family is like. These parents were worried that big brother wouldn’t last for very long and that’s a common worry I hear from parents. There is no need to worry though. I play games, let kids be and don’t […]

If you are concerned your house doesn’t have enough natural light, a studio newborn session at the Lumen Room is a great alternative and available to rent by the hour. I’ve shot this family twice, so I was excited when they contacted me to shoot this newborn session for their little girl. I could not […]

If there is one thing I’ve been consistent about as a parent, it’s been reading books to my kids. I’ll admit, we were those people who read to our kids when I was pregnant. Yep, my husband read the same book each night to my belly from about six months pregnant on to the end […]