How to Include Older Siblings in Your Newborn Session (Without Forcing a Single Thing)
Including older siblings in a newborn photography session doesn’t have to mean negotiating or forcing moments. Here’s what happens when you remove the pressure.
The Heartbeat of Your Home: Candid Family Photos in Your Living Room
The first time I walked into this family’s Columbus home, I didn’t notice the furniture or the decor. I noticed the feeling. Their living room wasn’t styled up for a photo session. It wasn’t stripped down to impress anyone. Instead, it felt completely alive. LEGO creations were mid-build on the floor. Crochet projects resting in…
Holiday Photo Card Tips from a Columbus Family Photographer
Ordering holiday cards? Skip the stress and get real. As a Columbus family photographer, I’m here with tips to turn your authentic family moments into beautiful, unforgettable holiday cards.
Why Winter Might Be the BEST Time for In-Home Family Photos
Let’s Talk About the Post-Holiday Photo Slump Every year, like clockwork, I see families sprinting toward the finish line of fall. You know the drill: late September rolls around, and suddenly everyone remembers they need to schedule their annual family photos before the holiday chaos swallows them whole. Throw in soccer season, school events, and…
How Many Photos Will I Get From My Unposed Family Session in Columbus?
Curious how many photos you’ll actually get from an unposed family session? Here’s how I curate meaningful, story-rich galleries from in-home sessions right here in Columbus, Ohio – and why real moments always win.
Practical Tips For Your First Documentary Family Photo Session
Easy tips to prepare for your first in-home photo session. Learn what helps (and what doesn’t), and discover why real life makes the best photos.
How to safely take family photos with dogs
When it comes to your pets, nobody knows them better—or loves them more—than you do! Sure, they may test your patience now and then, but their quirks are exactly why they’re part of the family. This is why I recommend including your dogs in family photos whenever possible! But taking family photos with dogs comes…
The most stress-free family photos you’ll ever take
Ready for the most stress-free family photos you’ll ever take? Here’s my straightforward, no-fuss approach to capturing authentic family moments.
How long is a documentary photo session?
A glimpse at what a documentary family session with me is like
What to wear for Fall family photos
As a documentary and lifestyle photographer in Columbus Ohio, I photograph almost all of my families at their home, but that doesn’t mean we always stay indoors. Fall is the perfect time to venture into the neighborhood or backyard, jump into a huge pile of leaves, and admire spooky decorations and pumpkin-things-galore! When it comes…