what not to expect from your mini session // black and white

What not to expect from your mini session with me.

If you’re interested in hearing what to expect from your mini session, check my latest blog post. This is a sequel that will help you understand what not to expect. For some folks, knowing how to adjust their expectations for family pictures will really help create an atmosphere of comfort and help everyone relax so we can have the best chance of utilizing our time together. And make the most artful photos of meaningful moments, of course!

what not to expect from your mini session

What not to expect from your mini session with me.

If you’re interested in hearing what to expect from your mini session, check my latest blog post. This is a sequel that will help you understand what not to expect. For some folks, knowing how to adjust their expectations for family pictures will really help create an atmosphere of comfort and help everyone relax so we can have the best chance of utilizing our time together. And make the most artful photos of meaningful moments, of course!

2020 - the year of the detox

Maybe this resonates with you. Maybe your time of quarantine helped carve out the space for you to finally start that new project you’ve been putting off or learn how to play the ukulele. Maybe you grew exponentially closer to your partner or your kids. Or maybe your family drove you completely insane (there were times this was me too).

2020/21 - the year(s) of the detox // black and white photography

Maybe this resonates with you. Maybe your time of quarantine helped carve out the space for you to finally start that new project you’ve been putting off or learn how to play the ukulele. Maybe you grew exponentially closer to your partner or your kids. Or maybe your family drove you completely insane (there were times this was me too).

2020/21 - the year(s) of the detox

Maybe this resonates with you. Maybe your time of quarantine helped carve out the space for you to finally start that new project you’ve been putting off or learn how to play the ukulele. Maybe you grew exponentially closer to your partner or your kids. Or maybe your family drove you completely insane (there were times this was me too).

year in review 2020

What. A. Year.

We do have some things to look back on and celebrate. Let’s talk about it!

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give yourself a time out

Just a quick check in to see how you all are feeling during this time of isolation.

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gurney tourney - basketball for a cause

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portrait of a husband

So, my husband was in this really great light, holding our seven year old daughter’s new book about rad women who made history. And I said to myself, “Well, I must have a picture of that.” And so I took it.

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quick thoughts for moms

Hey momma. You work so hard. And if you’re anything like me, at the end of the day, you wonder if you did it right. I’m here to show you that you did. You do. These little moments of pause you make throughout the day, you are being present. You are soaking it in. I hope my pictures remind your future self of that.

hey momma. I know you're busy.

You’re hustling, running the kids to school, volunteering in the classroom, putting in your 8 hours of work, hauling to soccer practice, feeding the family, helping with the homework, getting your workout in, etc.

winter is coming. and won't stop.

We’re all going a little mad.

It’s like an impromptu summer break without the sun. And a whole lotta snow.

awards season

As a photographer, I’m pretty used to being slow this time of year. And that’s ok! Because I’m in desperate need of a long break after the insane in the membrane busy holiday months.

But this year is different. I’ve learned something that many photographers already knew. January - February is AWARDS SEASON.

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2018 highlights

WOW.

What a year!! I’m blown away by the amazing things I was able to experience. From traveling, to clocking in hundreds of hours extending my education, to placing in the documentary family awards, and most importantly, hanging out with my lovely families and photographing their beautiful lives.

This is truly the best job ever.