This post will be a continuation of the How I Got the Shot series, where I show some times simple, and some times more complex was to get the shot. Behind the camera things that I do to produce a final image. In this case it involves a somewhat unexpected bubble storm. Sometimes there are…
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the birth story of my first child | early arrival
In honor of the National Son and Daughter Day, I am going to share the birth story of my first little guy, who decided to come early at 36 weeks and 4 days. I feel the need to start this by saying that I had moved states about three weeks prior to having my son….
Where to Print Photos from Your Session
I get this question ALL the time. ALL. THE. TIME. So read on to find out where and how to print photos from your session. Digital vs Print First thing is first: print those photos! Don’t make the mistake of letting them hide away on your computer or phone, to never be seen in print….
Preparing for Your Photo Session
People are always telling me how intimidating portraits or family photos are for various reasons. As someone who gets family photos ever year, as well as planning portrait sessions for my kids, I fully understand! So below I am sharing some tips for making the most out of your session, as well as ways to…
Relaxing in the Grass | How I Got the Shot
I did another How I Got the Shot from this session and said how this little girl and her brother were not really interested in this session. B was actually very interactive and helpful. She wanted to help me with my blanket and gear, and was eager to show me things. So I used that…
Homemade Stock | My Go-To Recipes
There are some thing that I simply love to make from scratch. Some of them are less time consuming than others. Homemade stock, much like homemade yogurt, has a long start to finish time, but little hands on time. I’ve been making it for years and slowly perfecting my process. A couple notes about ingredients….
Family Recipe for Irish Coddle | Finding the Flavor
Years ago my husband and I started going to the Weston Irish Festival in Weston, MO. For several years we went if we were in town, sometimes even planning trips to visit family during the festival weekend. It’s something that we’ve only done a couple of times since having kids, but one of our favorite…
Favorite Supplements for Kids | Family Wellness
The health and wellness of my children a definite priority in my life. I am always trying to find the best ways to help their bodies stay healthy and function well. Sometimes I have to get creative because kids can be averse to things like eating vegetables every day, or eating more than their favorite…
How I Got the Shot | Standing for Joy
Kids are not always ready for family photos. Or any photos at all. That’s okay! I know, as a photographer and a mother, how stressed parents feel when their kids are less than cooperative during a session. But I just run with it! Kids are kids! They want to run, explore, play, and not sit…
Weighted Blankets for the Whole Family
Our entire family sleeps with a weighted blanket now. I would have never imagined that. Years ago I learned about the benefits of weighted blankets. They are often used for children with sensory issues due to their calming abilities. The many benefits sounded like music to my ears. My mother had also heard about weighted…
July Bible Reading Plans | Bible Engagement
Who needs some guidance for staying in the Word this month? Just me? Okay. Anyway, while gathering some resources for getting organized this summer, I found some fun July bible reading plans. Some even had fun activities or writing aspects. I thought I would share some of them here for anyone else that might be…
How I Got the Shot | Tucked in the Flowers
Some times you need some behind the scenes work to get the shot. I wanted to share a few things behind creating this floral middle school grad photo below! From Here, to There (Before & After) The image below shows the original photo as captured and then the final product. The original is a little…