I have twins, so I understand post-baby body confidence. But who you are right now is part of your authentic story, and your children deserve to see you. Some women who were terrified of what they might see ended up with images of themselves that they love. Know this: I would never take a photo of you that I wouldn’t want taken of myself.

I’ve worked as a teacher of young learners, so I can communicate with children in a way that only a teacher/authoritarian can. Beyond that, I’ve seriously got some mad skills when it comes to kids; some parents have even called me the baby/kid whisperer. I have an uncanny ability to connect with children, which is exactly why I make sure to greet kids at their level and not start shooting until they make eye contact and recognize I’m there to play. 

As much as I shoot flattering angles of you, I also do the same for the environment where we do your session. I’ve got the experience to know where to stand, how to compose, and which angles are best to minimize background distractions. And if you’re really uncomfortable, we can find a park or other favorite hangout place and do your shoot there. 

Like my skills with getting kids to cooperate, I’m also great with reserved partners. We’ll chat both during our consult and the session itself, but I’m always available to answer any questions (or to throw out a joke when necessary).

Absolutely! One of my strengths is interjecting creative ideas on the spot, because the best photographs are often spontaneous, in-the-moment images. But my years of experience have proven that communication is key, so I have a two-step approach to make sure that you get the most from your session. When you book, I’ll send you an in-depth questionnaire about your family and the ways you connect, and then I’ll create a customized session plan outlining the flow of your session to help alleviate any anxiety you may have. Then, I’ll get in touch to firm up the details so we can discuss what you hope to get from your session and how I can best deliver that for you. It’s all fun—I promise!

I really care about telling the most authentic story of your family in this chapter of the story of your lives. I didn’t just wake up one day and decide that I wanted to be a family photographer, or even that I wanted to take nice pictures of my kids when they were born. I do this work because I have first-hand experience of the immense power that photos can have in preserving a lost childhood. I want you and your children to have that. It’s the driving force behind why I do what I do.

Documentary photography, also known as "photojournalism" or “reportage,” is an artful approach to photograph your family with you being (mostly) unaware of the camera. Simply put, it's when a photographer senses, anticipates, and documents moments without changing the scene. In my experience, people look naturally best on their own without being told when and how to look.

I unintentionally started out not being true to myself or my inner artist. I learned to be polite and cordial while trying to conform to who I thought I was supposed to be, like allowing a mom to put her baby in a boat as a prop and Photoshopping a mom’s sweet, once child-bearing belly. It didn’t take long for me to realize that my favorite thing to do is to capture people who are true to themselves—people who want to see their honest, true selves.

While weddings are not one of my specialties (though very intimate engagements can be arranged), I would love to hear more about how I can meet your documentation needs at your next family event.

Absolutely! Collaborating with like-minded creatives and/or companies that share similar values as my own is a delight. Get in touch and I will send you my currents rates + terms.

Just know that I believe in evoking an honest connection with you and your family, which means that I spend a lot of time behind the scenes to make sure that our time together is beautifully productive. That’s why I send out the questionnaire and ask for transparent communication about any concerns before the session so that you have an incredible experience that results in photographs you can’t stop looking at.