Kids
Mom & me graduation session
This Mom & Me graduation session was just so sweet! Capturing significant milestones and life events will always be close to my heart. I truly believe that every special occasion deserves to be documented. And this adorable session celebrated two big milestones: mom finishing grad school, and her daughter graduating from preschool. It’s so fun […]
Relaxed family session at home | Dallas Family Photos
If you’re looking for a special way to document your family, why should you consider having a relaxed family session at home? First, home is where kids feel most comfortable. They’re most likely to be themselves and be happy. Plus, you eliminate the stress of getting everyone in the car to get somewhere at an […]
Fall family photos in Dallas
When you think of Fall family photos in Dallas, images of vivid Fall foliage probably do not come to mind. But if you were around in Fall of 2022, you surely remember the colors we had! I was absolutely in love with the Fall colors last year. They went all the way into December and […]
Fun in the leaves | Dallas Fall family session
Honestly it feels like this Dallas Fall family session JUST happened, but it’s hard to believe it’s actually been close to a year! I love Fall for a lot of reasons – the pretty leaves, the cool air, and of course alllllll the holiday things – but it’s also such a metaphor for life and […]
Dallas bluebonnet session
Thinking about this Dallas bluebonnet session as the leaves are finally starting to come back! This is the time of year when I’m anxiously waiting for things to start growing again. I love the winter skies and cooler temperatures, but gosh I miss the green and color of Spring! Is anyone else just tired of […]
Richardson family photography
Richardson family photography – As a parent, when your kids are being silly at their photo session, I know it’s easy to get frustrated. Believe me, I’ve 100% been there and 1000% get it! But as a photographer, I love when kids are silly! Being silly usually means they’re comfortable and having fun. I always […]
Dallas family photographer | fall family photos
Dallas family photographer – Fall Session Last year all of my Dallas family sessions were extra awesome because of the gorgeous Fall color we got! The leaves were about a thousand times more colorful than I’d ever seen around here before. It really made it feel like Fall and the leaves just made me so […]
Jett’s jammin’ video game party | Dallas birthday party photography
One of the most fun parts about being a birthday party photographer in Dallas is that there are so many options for different parties. Sometimes party options that I didn’t even realize existed! Kids have so many different interests, and it’s cool to live in a city that can cater to that variety. If you’re […]
Canon’s Creature Celebration | Dallas birthday party photographer
Birthday party photography is so much fun! If there’s one thing that makes me realize just how fast the time flies, it’s birthday parties! It’s so crazy that someone I remember photographing as a baby is already ten years old. (Check out this photo from my first photoshoot with him and his brother.) It makes […]
Lifestyle newborn session with four kids | Coppell newborn photographer
A lifestyle newborn session with four kids is every bit as fun and crazy as you might imagine, but also so much fun and so full of love and sweet moments. People often ask what my favorite type of session to photograph is. It’s tricky to answer because I really do love all of them […]
first birthday party | Dallas birthday party photographer
Dallas Birthday Party Photographer There’s something magical about a First Birthday Party. You made it through that first year (woo hoo!). Your tiny baby is becoming a toddler. Yet they’re definitely still your baby. A first birthday party is a huge celebration! In the past, I’ve spent hours planning my kids’ birthday parties. First, because […]
Birthday Session | bouncing into 3
Sometimes things just work out – our original date for this awesome family session had to be rescheduled, but Mom had a fun idea to have it on her little guy’s third birthday the following week. So it became a Birthday Session! How awesome is that?! The kids started off with birthday donuts (with sprinkles, […]
travel newborn photographer | Atlanta lifestyle newborn session
Oh it has been a long time since I’ve gotten to do a newborn session and I have missed the new babies so much! The tininess, the squishiness, the sweetness and the snuggles…it’s all so wonderful. This is one of the best times of your little one’s life to document, because this phase goes by […]
New Home | Dallas lifestyle family session
Dallas lifestyle family session Well this was just about the most epic lifestyle family session ever. As soon as I walked into their house my mind exploded with a billion ideas! They recently moved from another beautiful home where we previously did a lifestyle session that’s also one of my all-time favorites, plus another one […]
Family session with adorable dogs | Richardson family photographer
Richardson family session ~ And now a fall family session from this year! Hooray, I’m getting back on track! And what an incredible family session this was: the light was gorgeous. The weather was perfect. The dogs were adorable. And the family is so sweet together! I love capturing their natural interactions; they’re always up […]
Richardson family session at home | 7 months and smiley
Of course it’s fun to do photos at a beautiful location, but having your family session at home is always an awesome choice! Why? Because that’s usually where babies are most comfortable and most likely to be themselves. Home is the perfect place to snuggle up together and baby snuggles are the best. Plus, getting […]
Fall family session | Dallas family photographer
Oooooh this Fall family session was SO much fun! It was nearly a year ago but I still remember the day – it was a gray, dark, cloudy day. And not just overcast, but really yucky. We’d had to reschedule a couple of times already and we were running out of time in the year, […]
Yes, we have Fall colors! | Fort Worth family session
Who’s ready for Fall?!? Meeeeeeee!!! Do you need a Fall family session? If so, now’s the time to schedule! I only have a couple of spots left on my calendar this year! As time marches on, I realized recently that I didn’t share any of my Fall sessions last year! Something about having my entire […]
Extended family session
Can you guess what I hear at the beginning of pretty much every extended family session I do? If you can’t, I’ll tell you: it’s always some variation of: “We haven’t had photos taken of all of us together in (insert big number of years)” or “since so-and-so was such-and-such tiny age!” Almost every time. […]
front yard photos | travel family photographer
Loved taking these front yard photos! What a beautiful yard and what adorable kiddos! But first, I’m going to start this off with a sad thing: a TON of my clients have moved away in the past few years. Even sadder, several of my good friends have also moved away in the same recent years! […]
Fun Spring family session | Plano family photographer
This was such an awesome, fun Spring family session! You know what else is super awesome? Watching kids grow up over the years in front of my camera. Seeing them grow from tiny little babies into unique, incredible people with definitive personalities. There is something incredibly special about families that schedule family photography sessions on […]
Dallas Day in the Life session | The best kind of Saturday
Dallas Day in the Life Session Many lifetimes ago – or maybe it was really just 5 months ago – I spent a normal, typical Saturday morning with my sister’s family. It was one of those days where there were no plans. Nothing especially exciting happened. In fact, it was a day that would really […]
Safe at home, not stuck at home | Day in the Life session
Day in the Life session Remember when it took at least a few emails back and forth to find a time when everyone would be home and not busy at the same time for a couple of hours?? I barely do. Life looks a lot different than it did 2 months ago when I did […]
In-home family photography | loved beyond measure
In-home family photography is such a special way to document your kids. It’s the place where everyone is most comfortable. Kids are most likely to be themselves. Home is special because it’s yours, and it’s where you spend most of your time together. I know it’s kind of a cliche, but there really is just […]
Coppell newborn photographer | crazy fun with three
Coppell Newborn Photographer The difference between a newborn session with just one baby and a newborn session with older siblings is like night and day. With one baby, it’s so calm and quiet. When I walk into the house for the session, the baby will occasionally be wailing at top volume. But otherwise, it’s just […]
lifestyle family photographer | no place like home
There’s nothing quite like being a lifestyle family photographer. I meet so many incredible people. And I have amazing opportunities to document kids as they are born and grow up. I’ve been lucky to know these parents not only when they were getting ready to be parents, but even when they vowed to spend their […]
love shining through | Dallas family photographer
One thing this family photographer really loves is seeing the connections and bonds between you and the members of your family. And there are few things more heart-melting than seeing your kids love each other. Of course, every family has sibling conflicts, which makes it even more important to have their sweet moments documented! Those […]
lifestyle session at home
I looooooooove when I have the opportunity to do a Lifestyle Session at home. It’s such a unique and memorable way to document your family in your natural element. Every parent will tell you: childhood goes by way too fast and kids grow up way too soon! Doing pictures at your home, capturing those unique […]
Spring one year session | Dallas family photographer
I drove away from this Spring one year session with a huge smile on my face. Truly, it was just perfect. We had a beautiful morning with beautiful light and beautiful Spring green everywhere, which was just lovely. But the best part was these adorable little girls who were so much fun and so sweet. […]
6 month photos at home | Dallas lifestyle photographer
Loved doing these awesome 6 month photos at home! Six months is such an amazing age full of new discoveries and joy. It’s the age when babies are able to sit up, work their own hands, and communicate via smiles and laughter. Suddenly the world is full of possibilities! And there are so many changes […]
McKinney one year session
Adriatica was the perfect spot for this McKinney one year session! It’s such a cute little area with some interesting backgrounds. I was so excited for another one year old session, yay! This family came in from out of state to celebrate their little guy’s first birthday with his Grandparents. So they really wanted to […]
Family session at home with twins
Loved loved loved this family session at home with twins! I admit that I am totally biased since I have my own, but photographing twins is one of my favorite things ever. And 1 is hands-down one of my all-time favorite ages to shoot. And in-home sessions are where my heart is. So this session […]
Dallas lifestyle newborn portraits | baby #4
These Dallas lifestyle newborn portraits are extra special. It is truly special to be asked to come back by people time and time again to document their families as they grow. I’ve photographed this precious newborn’s 3 older siblings shortly after each were born. And then I got to do even more sessions as they […]
extended family photography
Extended family photography sessions will always be one of my favorites! Each extended family session is so unique and so special. There’s really nothing like photographing this kind of session. Capturing multiple generations is truly such a tremendous honor. It’s always a special time when an extended family is able to get together. It’s especially […]
together | dallas lifestyle family photographer
I love when I get a chance to document real life. Anytime someone says they want to do photos in their home, my heart screams YES! It’s truly an honor to be invited into someone’s home to capture their family, home, and love for each other. And I don’t take that lightly. This family is […]
family bluebonnet session | dallas family photographer
Mom wasn’t sure if we could do an entire session in a bluebonnet field, but with those beautiful flowers, that incredible sky, and this adorable 2 year old that kept things interesting, it was not a problem! This family is only living in Texas for a year, so they thought it would be fun to […]
the small things | dallas family photographer
I’m in denial that it’s been a year since I was at their house doing newborn photos. I can’t believe a year went by so fast! This adorable little guy isn’t quite so little anymore – he’s turning one and he’s busy and he’s got no time to sit still and smile at the camera! […]
early morning cuteness | Dallas family photographer
I mean, seriously, could she BE any cuter? Those eyes. Those curls. That sweet face. This precious girl turned one this summer and I couldn’t believe it. She was a little shy but warmed up once she got to play with a balloon and got some kisses, snuggles, and tickles. But I’m pretty sure the […]
home | Dallas lifestyle family photographer
I absolutely love doing family sessions in peoples’ homes! They are always some of my favorites. And no, your house doesn’t have to be perfect to do photos in your home! The kids are usually most comfortable there and we get the most genuine interactions. These boys were hamming it up for the camera as […]
one & getting ready for two
’Tis the month of sunrise sessions! Luckily this cute little guy was not only ready to go at the crack of dawn, but also all smiles. Absolutely adorable smiles. 🙂 Of course, it’s hard not to be happy when you get to start your day off with a big yummy cupcake! Life’s pretty exciting; not […]
excitement | Dallas Maternity photographer
One of the few predictable things about little kids is that they’re unpredictable. I never know how kids are going to act during photos – some want absolutely nothing to do with the camera. But this adorable boy was the opposite! He wanted to be in all of the pictures & always had a sweet […]
laid-back saturday | Dallas lifestyle family photographer
I love sessions like this – one of my most favorite things is to capture kids just being kids! I also had the pleasure of meeting one of the friendliest kiddos ever. He kept wanting to show me things and always wanted to lead me there by the hand. He just wanted me to play […]
already two | fort worth family photographer
I’ve been lucky to photograph this cutie through her first year, and now she is almost 2! I could barely believe that it’d been almost a year since her last session though; I don’t have any idea where the year went. But here she is, a super sweet kid with a fun personality and streak […]
being one is fun! | Dallas family photographer
What fun this was! Getting to the final session in baby’s first year is always bittersweet for me; I’m always sad that it’s the last one because I love getting to see babies through all those milestones during their first year, but it’s so much fun to see how much these babies grow and see […]
Crazy fun session at home | Dallas lifestyle family photographer
When I got here, the kids were all excited that I was there – and they stayed excited the entire time. 🙂 These kids are extremely sweet and fun and always full of energy! A phrase I keep coming across is “embrace the chaos.” And I love that because that’s really what life with little […]
casual backyard session | Dallas baby photographer
One thing I really like about this session is that it shows that you don’t really need to go anywhere fancy for photos – sometimes your own backyard can be more than enough! One of the absolute best things about shooting in your own home and/or yard is that it’s where kids are most comfortable, […]
Springtime fun | Dallas family photographer
I’ll admit that I say I have a lot of “favorite” ages, but this is definitely one of them. This adorable girl is just as sweet as she could be. The world is too interesting to not explore every single thing in it, but she still paused in her explorations to give me some precious […]
6 month at-home session | Dallas baby photographer
I always have the hardest time choosing favorites from this family’s sessions! Not only do we get the usual portraits, they always give me the opportunity to capture some lifestyle photos documenting some of their day-to-day activities in their home; definitely one of my favorite things to do! They’ve also stuck with me through 3 […]
fun in a truck | Dallas family photographer
When his mom first told me her idea for this session, I was like YES! It sounded like such a cute & fun idea, and it totally was! This sweet guy is turning 2 and loves to play in his dad’s truck and pretend to drive it. So it was a perfect idea to capture […]
smiles & wonder | dallas baby photographer
How adorable is this precious girl?? She was all smiles as soon as she saw me and was psyched to have some time to explore the Arboretum (mostly the dirt & wood chips, of course). Although I’m pretty sure her favorite moment was the one where she finally got off that pesky headband! We had […]
laughter & love | Dallas family photographer
I love doing sessions in peoples’ homes – every home is unique, you get a feel for the family’s personalities, and the kids are usually their most comfortable there. This family welcomed me into their home to capture an extra exciting time of their lives, which made it even more special! They recently brought home […]
365 Project | month 11
June was a good month – a crazy hectic busy month, but full of so much fun & some really cool “firsts” – the girls’ first time at a lake, first boat ride, first monkey bars (with lots of help). And it was my first time to be away from them for 4 nights while […]
the sweetest smiles | Dallas baby photographer
At the end of this session, I told Katy that I could already tell that I was going to have a ton of favorites to post – and I definitely do! Everything went pretty much perfectly – the kids were both agreeable, the baby was especially full of smiles, the light was gorgeous, the location […]
365 Project | month 10
We’re having a crazy busy summer and May kicked it off. The girls left Texas for their first time and we traveled to Kentucky for a memorial service. One my bestest – and my oldest – friends came for a wonderful visit. We spent a fun weekend with grandparents and picked strawberries. The rain started […]
365 Project | month 9
April is definitely one of my favorite months – Spring flowers, Easter, nice weather, bluebonnets, all that good stuff. Time has been flying by in a way that makes me catch my breath. Looking at this 365 project from the beginning, it seemed to stretch out for such a long, long time. But now I’m […]
the third sweet baby | Dallas newborn photographer
I’ve photographed baby #1, baby #2, and now baby #3 for this family! I just love watching peoples’ lives evolve & grow and it’s such an honor to be asked into someone’s home again and again to capture those changes. This family has been with me pretty much since I started photographing babies & families […]
365 Project | Month 8
Yay for March, yay for flowers, yay for Spring. 🙂 Oh, and one last snowfall, of course…
365 Project | Month 7
I think it’s a good thing that February is a short month because, to be honest, it’s not my favorite. It’s cold and the days are short and it gets dark too early. But the upside of living in Dallas is that we get lovely warm days along with the cold ones (and sometimes back-to-back). […]
the luckiest | Dallas baby photographer
There is something to be said for those kinds of friends that stick with you through not only the good and the bad, but also the really, really bad times. The ones who see you in the darkest times and still, somehow, stand by you. You don’t come across those friends very often in life. […]
365 Project | Month 6
Most people start a 365 Project in January. It’s the start of things – new year, new goals, new plans. But I’m not a winter person and I was worried that I wouldn’t make it very far in my project if I started when it was cold and dark. I had some days in January […]
Almost 4 months old & super cute! | Dallas baby photographer
I’m absolutely loving watching these two precious girls growing up! I always look forward to their sessions & seeing what they’re like. I know they’re going to love being close in age as they grow up! We had a few reschedules because of weather & sickness but finally had a nice day and some naps […]
Newborn session with a wonderful big sister | Dallas newborn photographer
Oh these two sisters – aren’t they precious? Big sister was excited to see me, happy to be in front of the camera, and eager to hold her new little sister. She’s sooo excited to have a little sister! This sweet newborn was perfect for her entire session and glad to be held. I couldn’t […]
Absolutely adorable trio | Dallas kids photographer
It totally does not feel like it’s been a year since these boys were born! It seems like a couple of months, at the most – but here they are, already a year old! It’s even crazier that it’s been nearly 3 years since I photographed their big sister as a newborn! I for one […]
Six weeks & smiling | Dallas baby photographer
This cutie is six weeks old and already smiling like a pro! He was so much fun to photograph – happy & smiley & super sweet. His big brother wanted in on the action too and even gave out a few hugs. It’s always a nice little bonus when toddlers show an interest in their […]
365 Project | Month 5
December might be my favorite month – it’s just so magical, between all the pretty glowy lights, the smell of fresh pine trees, yummy things you get to bake and/or eat, and the special things you only get to do once a year. This year was extra awesome because it was the first year my […]
365 Project | Month 4
One of my favorite things about taking on this project is all of the photos I’m getting that I would never have taken otherwise. Before I started the 365 project, I rarely picked up my camera if I wasn’t at a shoot or going somewhere special. It’s been so rewarding to have all of these […]
365 Project | Month 3
I think October is my favorite month. The air is crisp, the weather is (usually) cool, and the fall colors are at their best (well, as good as they get around here!). I love Halloween and I love All Things Fall. We spent most of this month outside and it was awesome.
365 Project | Month 2
Looking back at these pictures now, this month seems like a million years ago! It’s amazing how fast the time flies. A fact that makes me even more grateful that I decided to do this project – it’s been an incredible chance to capture moments & memories that would have otherwise just slipped away.
Colleen | new
I just love this family and I can’t even say how happy I am for them have welcomed Sweet Baby Girl #2. As I was driving to their house to do this newborn session, I kept thinking, “wait, wasn’t I just here?” Precious little Claire just turned 1 at the end of June and now […]
Sebastian
Sebastian was a bright spot on a super foggy, fairly dreary day – his sweet smile and fun red Christmas outfit were a perfect way to offset the gray skies. We started his session at 8am and by 9 he was ready for a snooze – sounds like a pretty great life to me! I’ve […]
F family
There isn’t a lot I miss about living in the house we were in before moving last year, but having these guys as my next-door neighbors is definitely at the top of my list! They’re the best kind of neighbors you could possibly ask for and I’m still sad that we don’t live a few […]
365 Project – Month 1
I don’t share a whole lot of personal stuff on this website. It always feels a little funny to post any photos of my kids, because I’ve kept my personal life & business life so completely separate for so long. But in the end, they do overlap. Truthfully, I’ve always struggled to find a balance […]