Your story, documented with intention
A laid-back space to just be together, love on each other, and let me capture all those sweet little in-between moments as they happen.
The moments between the moments
I know being in front of a camera can feel a little awkward at first, especially when you’re worried about what to do with your hands, whether the kids will cooperate, or if everything is going to look “perfect.” Here’s the good news: **I don’t want perfect. I want you.**
Before your session, I’ll help with all the little details, from choosing a location that feels like you to outfits, timing, and everything in between. When we get there, there’s no pressure to perform for my camera. I’ll guide you when you need it, give you something to do when you’re feeling awkward, and then step back when the real moments start happening.
Let the kids be wild. Bring the snacks. Kick your shoes off. Run around, dance, laugh way too loud, love on your people, and forget about me for a little while.
You don’t have to know how to pose or be “good at pictures.” **You just have to show up as you are. I’ll take care of the rest.**
What to expect
Come as you are
No rushing, no stiff posing, and definitely no pressure to be perfect. Just space to laugh, move, love on your people, and let the real moments happen. I’ll guide you when you need me and let you simply be when you don’t.
Let’s play
Forget about the camera for a little while. Run around, dance, chase each other, get a little messy, laugh until your stomach hurts. I’ll give you little prompts along the way, but mostly, I want you to have fun together. The best moments usually happen when you stop thinking about the photos and just live them.
Documentary, with a cinematic feel
The messy, beautiful, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments, captured exactly as they happen and turned into something that feels like a still frame from your own movie. Real emotion, real movement, real connection. Your story, just with a little cinematic magic woven in.
Photos delivery
Planning your session
Once you’re ready, head over to my contact page and send me a little note! We’ll get your date on the calendar, dream up all the details, and choose a location that feels like you. From there, I’ll help you with everything you need so when session day comes, all you have to do is show up, be yourselves, and let’s make some magic.
Session day
Plan to arrive about 10–15 minutes early so we have a little time to settle in before we start. We’ll chat, get comfortable, maybe grab a coffee, turn on some music, and ease into things. There’s no pressure to perform or be perfect here. We’re going to move, laugh, play, and let the real moments happen in between. Just come as you are, trust me, and let’s have some fun.
Editing and selection
After our session, I’ll carefully go through your images and hand edit each one to bring your story to life in my signature cinematic style. Within 4–6 weeks, you’ll get a little happy mail from me letting you know your gallery is ready! Your photos will be delivered in a beautiful private online gallery, along with a PIN so you can easily download, save, share, and relive every little moment.
Prints & albums
Your photos deserve a life beyond your phone. Right from your gallery, you’ll be able to turn your favorite moments into prints, wall art, cards, and albums made to be held onto for years to come. Simply choose what you love, place your order, and everything will be delivered straight to your door. Because some memories are just meant to live somewhere you can see and feel them every day.
Preparing for your session
Sessions always feel best when you come as yourselves. Here are a few little things that can help you feel prepared, comfortable, and ready to just enjoy your time together.
- Wear something that feels like you
- Choose outfits you feel good and comfortable in. You don’t have to match perfectly. Think coordinating colors, textures, layers, and pieces you’d actually wear.
- Give yourself plenty of time
- Try not to pack too much into your day before your session. Give yourself time to get ready, eat something, and arrive without feeling rushed.
- Bring the little things
- Water, snacks, comfy shoes for walking, a favorite toy for the littles, or anything else that might keep everyone happy. Snacks can truly save the day.
- Don’t practice the smiles
- Seriously, you don’t need to! I’m not looking for everyone to stand perfectly and say cheese. We’re going to move, play, laugh, explore, and let those real moments happen.
- Come ready to have fun
- This isn’t about being perfect for the camera. Love on your people, be silly, dance, run around, and trust me with the rest. The in-between moments are usually where the magic happens.
