This Nashville family maternity session had an extra piece of my heart because I’ve actually been getting to photograph The McKitricks for three years now. There is no greater compliment to my artistry than having repeat clients. I love getting to watch my clients families grow. As you may know I have five children growing […]

This sweet, sweet Brentwood family session was shot entirely on film with the Pentax 654n and Nikon F6. I personally love using film within any type of session. If you ask me, I’ll always tell you there’s just something about it that makes my heart sing. Another sweet, sweet aspect about this Brentwood family session […]

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.  Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. It’s on signs at every Hobby Lobby and featured in […]

Getting to capture Laura and Will’s Nashville lifestyle newborn session made everything come full circle. I actually first met Laura and Will for their maternity session which you can check out here. It was such a dreamy outdoor session! Meeting baby Lucy this past September was such a pleasure. Laura and Will are first time […]

There doesn’t ever have to be a reason for a family session, in my opinion, but the reason the Combs decided to have an indoor lifestyle family session made my heart melt. They actually listed their home on the market the day that we had this session! They had so many great memories within their […]

Announcing Spring Petite Sessions Seed catalogs are starting to arrive in the mail, and with them, my anticipation for the beauty so unique to springtime—longer days, warm sunshine, sprouting flowers, and budding trees.  I didn’t want to let this season pass without pausing and celebrating the new life you are working so hard to nourish, too. So, […]

This tutorial is for you if you need help with how to rate film. I’m covering everything you need to know and sharing how I rate the most popular film stocks like Portra 400, Portra 800, and Kodak Gold 200. Check out this post here if you still need help metering your film. How To Meter […]

Learn how to cast a vision and live a more purposeful life. When thinking of casting a vision for my life, the first place I go is Philippians 4:8. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about […]

We’re all familiar with the notion of settings goals in the New Year. But according to this study, only 9% of people feel like they reach them. The problem isn’t you or the resolution, we’re all in this together. So this year, let’s worry less about setting specific goals and more about creating healthy boundaries […]

These simple and easy homemade bagel bites are about to become a family favorite. Junk mail. That’s how it started. As soon as my kids were old enough to check the mail by themselves they became enamored with any and every flyer, pamphlet, and sales ad. So for today’s reading pleasure, my five-year-old snuggled up […]