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What Is Baby-Led Posing in Newborn Photography — And Why It’s the Safest, Most Natural Choice for Your Newborn Photos If you’re searching for the best newborn photographer near you, or wondering about different styles of newborn photography posing, you might come across everything from heavily posed images with lots of props to soft, natural photos that […]

Back in January, I decided to enroll in Sandra Coan Certification. It’s a course that focuses on consistency in all areas of my photography business from lighting to posing to editing, website, social media, etc… I’ve known Sandra for a really long time first being introduced to her teaching on CreativeLive and then when I […]

One of my fondest childhood memories is picking up or developed photos/prints from our local dime store. There was just something so magical about all that anticipation to hold those prints and see your memories come back to life. Some people say – don’t you worry that you can’t “see” what you’ve captured? Quite the […]

There is something so tender about the first few weeks with a new baby. The days often blur together in the gentlest way — sleepy stretches, tiny fingers, familiar feeding rhythms, and the quiet wonder of getting to know the little one you have been waiting to hold. It is a season that feels both […]

So, you know how people usually say “cheese” to make kids smile in photos? Some folks, like me, prefer not to use that line. Why?