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There’s just something about a pot of stew simmering on the stove that makes everything feel a little bit more cozy. I can still picture the heaping bowls of my mom’s beef stew that she liked to serve once the weather turned cool. It was comforting in all the best ways. This isn’t her exact […]

There’s something special about watching families grow up right in front of my lens. As a Brentwood family photographer, one of my favorite parts of this work is seeing how siblings begin to bond and how those relationships deepen as the years pass. This session with the Houk family just outside Franklin, TN was full […]

This baked apple oatmeal is warm, cozy, and requires almost no extra brainpower. The best part? You probably already have everything you need to make it. It’s the breakfast I like to make when I don’t want to think about making breakfast. Whether you prep it the night before or throw it together in the […]

As a mom of six and a family photographer, I know just how tricky it can be to schedule a photo session that works for everyone—especially during the busy school year. That’s one reason I love offering summer family photo sessions. With more flexible schedules and longer days, summer often provides the breathing room families […]

After years of shooting film and testing gear from just about everywhere, here are the four places I recommend. Each one has its strengths, and I’ll share what to watch for along the way. 1. KEH Camera KEH is my go-to recommendation. I have bought multiple cameras from them over the years. KEH specializes in used camera […]

There’s something about slowing down and returning to simpler ways. Film photography invites you to do just that—to notice the light, savor the moment, and document the beauty in your everyday life. Whether you’re craving a creative outlet or ready to learn a new hobby, I love that film is the path you’ve chosen. There […]

A warm and cozy one pot family favorite. Filled with simple, nutrient dense ingredients, this sweet potato shepherds pie is one you’ll want to come back to over and over again! Filling  1 lb ground turkey  1 red pepper, diced  1 sweet onion, diced  2-3 carrots, diced  1 parsnip, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 […]

Franklin, TN Maternity Photographer There’s something sacred about the season before a baby arrives—the anticipation, the wonder, the quiet joy of waiting. Hadley and her husband were expecting their first baby boy, Owen, and chose to document this fleeting chapter with my most popular maternity and newborn photography collection. Their session was filled with soft light, […]

I made two of these casseroles while preparing freezer meals for our busy days, but my family loved it so much there was nothing left to freeze. It’s that good. Comforting, flavorful, and easy to prep—all the things you need during the whirlwind of motherhood. Admittedly, spaghetti has never been my favorite meal but this juzhed […]

If you’re a busy mama looking for a quick, wholesome breakfast or snack that won’t break the bank—these gluten-free breakfast cookies are about to become your new best friend. Inspired by the soft-baked bars from Simple Mills (but way more affordable), these cookies are packed with clean ingredients and galactagogues for nursing mamas. Galactagogue is […]