Photography RED FLAGS {a 3 part series}

In this third chapter of my RED FLAGS series, I want to talk something that can be very subtle, and tough for consumers to understand-- business practices and how you can spot someone with little knowledge about what they're offering you. If you're local to my area, you may have seen someone post an ad

Photography RED FLAGS { a 3 part series}

Continuing on from RED FLAGS ...You've done the right thing- you've talked to friends and even checked out a website and see beautiful landscape photos! You decide to go ahead with this person and they agree to shoot your portrait session. They may even have portraits listed on their website with several price points. You

Photography RED FLAGS {a 3 part series}

I shared on my facebook page about how a friend had hired someone to take senior photos for her daughter. This person showcased stunning landscape photography and several of her other friends recommended them. My friend selected the lowest priced package which is a blessing and a curse. In photography, the adage "you get what

THE HUSTLE {cleveland family photographer}

I remember back around 2013 asking some business friends if they thought a Facebook page was something I ought to set up. Really large businesses had set up "friend" pages and FB had begun cracking down on those "friend" pages, but also Zuck must have seen the kind of connection businesses had with their customers,

The pressure of the “perfect photo”

(trigger warning, a bit sweary because I am an adult who swears) I keep seeing things like this and as a professional photographer, I gotta say, if organizing for photos makes you question life choices, rely on your photographer more. It's literally our job to find locations, help with outfits, keep sessions moving so you're

Welcome 2023 {cleveland family photographer}

This new year has been a busy one already! I currently have approximately FIVE dates left open for booking into April of 2023. I would love love LOVE to fill these dates with maternity sessions, cake smashes, newborns. Don't forget, I can come to you (here are the best reasons to book your in-home session)!

Fall came out swingin’ {cleveland family photographer}

Holy wow... how lucky have we been the last four weeks? The weather has been cool, then super perfect in the 60s and 70s! All of my clients have been so awesome, and man alive does that do a world of good! Let me share a few fun ones from all, thus far. If you're

3 reasons to book an in-home newborn session {cleveland newborn photographer}

There is nothing more exciting and exhausting than "bringing home baby"... If you're like me, and brought home more than one baby at a time the thought of packing those new people up, driving out to a studio, praying for no diaper blow-outs or car sickness (from mom or baby) is panic inducing. Luckily, I

Baby, baby, baby… oooh <3

Have you heard the amazing news?????? With cases slowing down, hospitals in the area are opening a little more, and allowing more guests! So.... I can officially offer Fresh48 newborn sessions again! Fresh48 is unique in that it allows us to grab those very first moments- the things that might have already changed by the

What a season… {cleveland family photographer}

Well, 2021 came and went in a weird fashion! We had a very slow fall color change, and a very WET October here in Cleveland. I accepted a second "day" job this summer in Macedonia which meant my available hours were far less than have been in years passed. I was not able to take

What time is it? FALL SALE TIME!

Fall Sale is open! As I have taken a second job, dates in October are very limited. Peak fall color will likely begin October 9th and luckily, there is a space left on that date! If you'd like to book a morning session, or fall session not listed on the given dates, contact me ASAP.

Family photos… on film? {cleveland film photographer}

I love shooting with film. Don't get me wrong, the digital film world is pretty cool, and it's great for when you need something turned around quickly but for me there is nothing like film. I've talked before about how digital sessions seem to fly by, and photographers have the ability to "spray and pray"