Category: Blog
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The Magic of Retouching | Perks Of A Full-Service Studio
When it comes to editing and retouching, there are so many misconceptions, myths, and magical things that come with it. Let’s jump straight into the details and clear it all up, including surprise photo-day acne! Then I’ll show you some before & after examples of what can be achieved. Retouching Myths Debunked MYTH: Newborns can… Read more
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The differences between MINI vs PETITE vs FULL Photography Sessions
I get asked all of the time whether I offer mini sessions, and people are often shocked to find out what they are inquiring about isn’t actually what they want to book. Thankfully, I have exactly the perfect solution for them that simply goes by a different name: “The Petite”. Let me explain. Mini Sessions… Read more
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Celebrate Mother’s Day with Mommy & Me Photo Sessions
I don’t know about you, but I’ve got two important women in my life: my mother and my daughter. As a professional photographer, I have put in the effort to capture images of my daughter and I, but the last one with my mother and I was from my wedding! It was only a few… Read more
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The First Night Home With Baby
I don’t know everything, so I set out to find an expert and I turned to the wonderful ladies from National Capital Doulas. Here is the lowdown on the first night home with baby.– Stephanie Becoming a parent is as wonderful as it is scary and overwhelming. Not exactly what you expected to read, is it? Everyone’s… Read more
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Transitioning from Disposable to Cloth Diapers
When I heard that cloth diapering was still a thing in our modern society, my first thoughts were ‘how old-school’ and ‘ew, poop!’. BUT now that it’s been over a month since we transitioned from disposable to cloth diapers, my viewpoint has certainly changed! After using modern cloth diapers for the last month, I have some qualms, some… Read more
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7 Most Beautiful Photos All New Parents Should Capture
Having a baby changes everything. From the moment you find out you are pregnant, to the first time you hold your newborn, they are truly life-altering moments. As a new parent, you want to capture “all the things” of your new adventure and your growing child. In between the snap-happy moments, there is a time… Read more
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Diaper Bag Essentials – What To Pack
It’s been almost two months since the arrival of my little girl, and after a dozen of various outings, I have finally come to know the essentials and frivolous of the contents of a diaper bag. Thankfully I found a bag that fits everything I need (and then some!), and a mini version for quick… Read more
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Behind The Scenes Of Starting A Family – Chapter 10: Our Birth Story
If you haven’t started at Chapter 1 of the adventure, I recommend that you check it out–if nothing else to get to know me a little bit and figure out where we’re at on the journey to starting our family. Only missed a chapter? Press ‘end’ on your keyboard for the table of contents. Now that… Read more
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The Official Nursery Reveal: Sage, Cream & Wood Decor
This project has been in the making for a very long time, and now that baby is here, it is finally complete! I have been tweaking a few things here and there for functionality versus my Pinterest-perfect decor, because, well–real life needs trump pretty pictures, even for a photographer! Here is the before (please excuse… Read more
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Behind The Scenes Of Starting A Family – Chapter 9: The Last Month Of Pregnancy
If you haven’t started at Chapter 1 of the adventure, I recommend that you check it out–if nothing else to get to know me a little bit and figure out where we’re at on the journey to starting our family. Only missed a chapter? Press ‘end’ on your keyboard for the table of contents. Now that… Read more