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December 21, 2025

What It’s Like to Work With Me as Your Photographer

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If you’re anything like most of my clients, you might be thinking:We’re awkward in photos.My kids won’t sit still.I don’t want anything stiff or overly posed. Good news — you don’t need to change a thing. Before Your Session It all starts with a simple inquiry. From there, we’ll talk through what you’re hoping for….the […]

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December 6, 2025

Why White River Park is One of My Favorite Photo Locations in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

There are certain places that just feel like home the second you step into them.For me, White River Park is one of those places. It’s quiet without feeling isolated, natural without feeling wild, and somehow always calm even on busy days. If you’ve ever told me you want photos that feel laid-back, earthy, and true […]

The Return of Cinematic Photography — and Why It Feels Like Coming Home

Photography moves in seasons. For a while, everything felt polished and posed. Clean lines, perfect smiles, carefully curated moments. Beautiful, yes but often distant. Lately, something has been shifting. Cinematic photography is making its way back to us, and it doesn’t feel like a trend so much as a remembering. A return to something slower, […]

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December 5, 2025

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November 19, 2025

Why I Regret Not Having a Photographer at My Own Birth

There are a lot of things people tell you to prepare for when you’re pregnant. They talk about birth plans and car seats and packing the hospital bag just right. They remind you to take photos, to soak it all in, to remember every second. What no one tells you is how much of it […]

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November 8, 2025

What to Wear for Your Photo Session (Without Looking Like Your Matching)

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This is one of the most common questions I get and honestly, for good reason. What you wear plays a big role in how your photos feel, but it doesn’t need to be stressful, complicated, or overly planned. My biggest piece of advice?Aim for cohesive, not coordinated. Cohesive vs. Coordinated (There’s a Big Difference) Matching […]