Everything you need to know about my client closet What is a client closet, you ask? A client closet is a curated collection of clothing that photographers have available for complimentary use during a session. Yes, you read that correct; you can use all the clothing in my client closet for FREE! No more stress […]
Outdoor Lifestyle Newborn Session Why choose an outdoor lifestyle newborn session? Most people think of a studio or home for newborn sessions, but there are other options! One good thing to come from the pandemic, it is provided me an opportunity to shoot newborns outdoors, and I instantly fell in love! Now that life seems […]
Best locations for a family session in St. Louis Best locations for a family session in St. Louis, you ask? I am here to help! One of the critical components, in my opinion, for a successful family session is location. I am very particular about when and where I shoot. Light, texture, size, and colors […]
Have you been wondering if a mini session is good for your family? The number one question I get asked as a family photographer in St. Louis is “Do you shoot family mini sessions?’. The answer is yes…but only a very limited number each year. You maybe wondering why I only offer a few mini […]
5 tips for a successful outdoor winter family session. We all know that fall in St. Louis is the prime time for family photos. The fall colors and temps come together for the most perfect combination for your photos. This year my fall calendar was completely booked by July! Since I was booked, I had […]
Shooting a family session can be tricky. In the past I would go over a shot list prior to my session. I would dream up all kinds of amazing scenarios in my head. After a few sessions, I found that this often lead to disappointment on my part. I would get a energetic toddler that […]
One of the benefits of living in a large city like St. Louis is you have your pick of family photographers. Scroll any local mom group and you will see hundreds of photographers available at a range of prices and variety of shooting styles. This means if you do your homework you can find that […]
When I first started my family photography business, I lacked confidence. I started it on kind of a whim, like most momtogs do. I loved shooting my kids so I figured why not jump into a business. Once I started booking families and had no idea what I was doing. Ha! So, I had tendency to let them take the lead. I would let clients choose locations, shooting times, and gave no direction on clothing or expectations. I bet you can guess how I would leave these sessions, sooo unhappy. I knew that I wasn’t producing the quality images I wanted to provide my families and what they truly deserved. I knew that I needed make some changes and could do so much better.
Motherhood is at the heart of my business. When I am shooting a family session , I find myself drawn to the mother-child bond. Sometimes it will be wild and crazy, other times delicate and quiet. Nonetheless, it is what my heart longs to capture. While shooting, I look for details or moments during the session that make me feel something.