The JOY. The LOVE. The BEAUTY. I tried hard to capture the beauty that was all around me on this day, but I kept getting lost in it. I...

What better way to get back to taking pictures than with a lifestyle birthday session?? After taking a couple of months off I am finally...

Well we made it to the end of the school year. I bet on March 13th no one thought it would end like this. By 'like this' I mean no end of...

There is no better family than this one to start my first blog post of the new year with. I have worked with this sweet, growing family...

The best part of the holiday season is being with loved ones. The best part of what I do is being able to capture the love and joy when...

Life moves fast. Really fast. It's one of the reasons why I do what I do. I get to freeze moments in time so that families can remember...

It's been awhile since I've posted here but its been pretty hectic with all of my sessions and just life in general (I'm sure you all...

Another beautiful lifestyle newborn session. This session was as real life as it gets. Sometimes toddlers want to take pictures and...

One of the greatest parts of what I do is that I get to watch families grow and their children grow up. When I work with a family every...

A milestone birthday. What better reason to bring together the entire family for a photo session. Dress up, share a few laughs, create...

Fun. Free spirited. Beautiful. Ready to receive her first communion. It was so great seeing the excitement on her face knowing her first...

I always feel so honored when I'm asked to photograph a newborn-posed or lifestyle session. It is such an intimate time for the family,...

Who doesn't love the circus? The dancing, acrobatics, colors, music-its always a great time and the Shining Studios Le Cirque Party did...

One of the perks of being a photographer is being the one that is counted on to capture important family moments. This fresh 48 session...

I have photographed engagements and weddings in the past but I had my first vow renewal this weekend. It was a very special day for the...

I have to say it again- I love lifestyle sessions. It really is so special when a family brings me into their home to capture their...

Lifestyle sessions are my absolute favorite. The photos capture a realness in every family. The sessions are comfortable, cozy and more...

The first year gone by in the blink of an eye. Now the first birthday photos. The first taste of cake. The smiles, the laughs. I get to...