Ohio family Photographer

Honest-to-goodness memories

Growing up, my mom cherished me and truly valued the weird and wonderful person I was. She proudly displayed photos of me and my siblings on mantles and in photo albums – tantrums, eye rolls, and attitude included.

Growing up surrounded by photos helped me feel celebrated for exactly who I am. This has shaped everything about my business and how I approach photographing your family.

“I really appreciate how authentically Daisy is DAISY. In a world where people are wrapped up in shit that doesn’t matter, Daisy is a weirdo in the best way and I love that she shows up that way.” – Beth H.

Don’t let expectations get the best of you.

A big part of my job has been dismantling parent’s belief that their life, home, outfits, and family need to look a certain way to be worth photographing. I get why they feel that way! It’s hard to feel like normal is good enough in a world where so much of what we see is perfectly (and impossibly) curated. 

But in my heart, I know the normal things are so much more meaningful and WAY MORE beautiful than some Pinterest photos.

As a former kid myself…

I can tell you on good authority that a family session doesn’t need to be extraordinary in order for these photos to be special. When your kids grow up their favorite childhood photos will likely be random and informal and mean the world to them – and only them.

The best thing you can do is give them a bunch of wonderful memories to choose from, reminisce over, and hang up in their homes one day.

I get it, no one wants to invite a stranger over. How about we fast-forward to being friends.

The Daisy Crash Course

My favorite bedtime story is Goodnight Moon

Yes, even as an adult I can appreciate a good bedtime story.

Don’t expect small talk or a midwest goodbye.

Please don’t take it personally! I’m just very East Coast — quick to the point, quick to transition, and quick getting to the meat of a conversation.

I’m never late to Anything. Thanks, military.

You read that right. The lady who knows all the words to The Real Slim Shady and can be caught making funny faces at your baby in the check-out line served this country for 6 whole years!

I’m obsessed with fat baby animals

Baby hippos, baby elephants, baby seals, baby penguins. And baby humans, too. The fatter the better honestly.

My sidekicks are a 50lb labradoodle and a 10lb toy poodle

Pepper, the poodle, has about 25 nicknames depending on how cute (or bad) she’s being at any given moment… Pepperoni, Pepper Spray, Peppermint patty. (OHMYGOSH please tell me your pet’s weird nicknames!)

I whole-ass everything I do.

Especially when it comes to making my clients feel seen.

“Daisy did something very simple, but so often overlooked. She asked my husband if she could take some pictures of ‘just him.’ She said she feels Dads often get put in the shadows when the focus is on Mom and kids. He later brought this up to me and stated that was the first time he felt ‘seen’ in a long time. He said it felt so good and expressed his journey as a Dad. Her highlight of my husband was so impactful.” – Ashima B.

“We have an autistic son and we were very nervous about how he’d react to a photography session let alone a stranger. Throughout the entire process Daisy’s approach made us feel valued and safe. She was so understanding, patient, and accepting that it made the time seem like a hangout rather than a photo session. My family and I have had the pleasure of working with Daisy on four occasions and will for many more to come!” – Amber B.

If we work together, I promise to whole-ass for you too.

(And I promise not to swear in front of your kids)

Pinky Swear