view post

The basement of my home wasn’t always a baby photo studio… not by a long shot. This space has gone through MANY iterations during its time, from a cement-floored storage space, to a fully outfitted apartment that housed a nursing student for a couple of years and then a young married couple who was saving […]

Baby Photo Studio | Burtonsville, MD

April 5, 2024

sitter

spring newborn session and tulips

view post

Becoming a parent is a whirlwind of emotions, late-night feedings, and adorable baby giggles. Amidst the chaos, it’s easy to forget just how quickly these tiny humans grow and change. That’s where baby milestone photos come to the rescue, freezing those precious moments in time. Let’s dive into the enchanting world of capturing the milestones […]

Baby Milestone Photos | Columbia, MD

February 10, 2024

sitter

baby milestone photos include baby girl in various newborn photos

view post

As a former postpartum and newborn nurse, I have channeled my love of all things baby away from clinical nurse practice and into photography. If you want to see me thrilled, schedule a baby photoshoot with me and watch me turn into a bucket of joy, doing what I love best. There are all kinds […]

Baby Photoshoot | Silver Spring, MD

January 20, 2024

sitter

Fresh 48 baby photoshoot - newborn in hospital bassinet

view post

Several months back, one of my past clients sent me a direct message on instagram about Heirloom portraits. Random: Is this a portrait style you offer? Under the message, she linked a website that had the most darling images of a little one and an idea was born. This client went on to write: I’m […]

Heirloom Portraits | DMV

July 6, 2023

portraits

Heirloom Portraits - set of three siblings

view post

Creating connection with a baby client is essential for capturing beautiful, unforgettable photographs and that is my goal Every Time I photograph a baby. Some ages are easier than others to work with (*cough* 6-8 month sitters *cough*) but it’s definitely not impossible to make a connection with any little that comes for a photo […]

Creating Connection in Baby Photography

March 28, 2023

sitter

Creating connection in baby photography - baby photo studio

view post

To be fully transparent, my Word of the Year *started* out as friendship…and just this morning it morphed into CONNECTIONS. I’m on the verge of tears again as I type this because it’s just amazing how pouring into people and truly connecting reaps such benefits, over and over, to everyone involved. This blog post virtually […]

Word of the Year | Connections

March 7, 2023

sitter

Family photos that show connections

view post

Today we’re going to talk Bucket List Photo Locations. I’ve been in business since March of 2017 so I’ve done a LOT of photo sessions. When you’re first starting out, you shoot anywhere that the client wants. Oh, I’ve shot in so many places that I look back on now and shake my head at. […]

Bucket List Photo Locations

September 20, 2022

sitter

bucket list photo locations - boardwalk surrounded by beach grasses

view post

Today we’re going to talk about when you should reschedule your photo session. I have to be honest here…I’m not one of those hard core, heavy duty photographers who will shoot in tornados and gale force winds and epic snow storms. That’s just not my style and I know that about myself. My clients know […]

When to Reschedule Your Photo Session

August 9, 2022

sitter

beautiful posed newborn baby girl

view post

Maybe you’ve never thought about what a Google review means to a small business – and if you’re not a small business, why would you?? – but I’m here to tell you that it means A LOT. So many people make a hiring decision based on reviews and the difference between a business that has […]

Your Google Review Helps Small Business

August 2, 2022

portraits

baby details, in home newborn session, google review

view post

So you’re trying to find a photographer? Welcome! My goal is to serve my clients to their 100% satisfaction. If you’re not satisfied, my job’s not done. So, how to tell that we’re a good fit? Let’s chat about it! #1 Find a Photographer Based on Image Packages One way to find a photographer and […]

5 Ways We’re a Good Fit

January 25, 2022

sitter

a good fit - newborn portrait session