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A couple of years ago I got the notion to try forest schooling. So I bought a book, we pulled out the puffy coats grandma had gotten us last Christmas, and set out to explore the great outdoors.  Icy wind in our faces and frozen tears on my toddler’s cheeks, we were doing this thang. […]

In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. -Albert Schweitzer I was about six weeks postpartum when my fire started to go out. We had been […]

A cozy, family-favorite recipe that’s as easy as it is nourishing. The morning light spills across the kitchen as I stand at the sink washing dishes. Coffee is percolating (why doesn’t anyone say percolating anymore?), and somewhere behind me, my toddler is emptying an entire box of band-aids onto the floor. Meanwhile, my six- and four-year-olds are […]

Do you ever get nostalgic about weird things? I do. This time it was my to-do list for the week that I ended up going into labor with my 5th baby boy.  Maybe it’s because he was a month early and this marked a big change in our lives. Or maybe it was overly optimistic […]

Brentwood Maternity Session I recently had the pleasure of meeting Jill and Evan for their Brentwood Tennessee Maternity Portraits. This amazing couple radiated joy from start to finish, and rightfully so, as they are expecting their first baby boy! Maternity sessions are always so much fun, especially when it’s a parents first born! As a […]

I first met Baylee and her son, Henry, almost a year ago when she and her husband brought this adorable little guy home from the hospital. It is hard to believe that much time has passed! I thought it would be fun to capture Baylee and Henry for a Murfreesboro TN Lifestyle Family Session, and […]

Now that you have your beautiful Heirloom Album, I am going to share tips on how to care for your heirloom album.  By following these simple tips you will keep your album beautiful for all time. Be sure to follow these simple rules on How to Care for Your Heirloom Album: When storing your heirloom […]

Preserving photos with Handcrafted Heirloom Albums I am thrilled to share that starting this year, I will be offering handcrafted heirloom albums for each session! This new offering is a way to preserve your photos, and your memories, for the years to come. A handcrafted Heirloom Album is a way to tell your family’s unique […]

The Best Time For Photos I’m a natural light specialist because I believe that natural light, from the sun and its reflections, create photographs that feel fresh, timeless, and truest to you. I specialize in light and airy images that bring joy in the memories captured. To get those light and airy images it comes […]

I had the honor of photographing the Jessee Family while on vacation here in Nashville, TN! I LOVE when families take the time to capture family photos while on vacation. Taking the time to document these special moments during vacation, when life is running at a slightly slower, relaxing pace, is a great idea! This […]