I am a lover of all things vintage, the color yellow, sandals with dresses, and diet dr. pepper.
Here you can check out my latest work and find out more about the amazing clients I get to work with.
xoxo
Mini Sessions are some of my favorites! It’s a fairly quick, painless (haha), and affordable option to get some quality family photos that you will cherish for the rest of your life.
You can see some of the photos from our fall mini sessions here.
Email me to book your spot – spaces are filling up fast!
One of my favorite families is back! Matt, Rachel, Anna, and introducing…. Lydia!
Well, technically Lydia will be gracing us with her undoubtedly adorable presence next month… But I am super excited and can’t wait to meet the newest baby Tolley :]
Rachel and I had been planning this maternity shoot for forever but kept having to reschedule because it would NOT stop snowing! I seriously think it was 3 or 4 times (if not more!) that we scheduled and rescheduled. Oh boy.
That’s New England for you… Is everyone else as ready for summer as I am? ;]
Needless to say, we finally made it happen. And it was wonderful.
We met up in downtown Dover and walked around a bit… It was sunny and a little chilly but we all had a great time.
Rachel is one of those people that just pulls pregnancy off beautifully. She is so adorable and always looks so cute. I know she’s probably the most ready to meet Lydia…. but Rach, I promise – you look AMAZING.
Anna, as always – was a delight and a half. This kid cracks me up. She is so full of personality and has the sweetest manners I’ve ever seen. I’m sure she is going to be such an amazing big sister.
Oh, and we knew it was our lucky day when we made it to Harvey’s right at closing time and they sold us some Petit Fours anyway ;]
Tolley family, thank you again for allowing me to capture your precious family. I can’t wait until Miss Lydia is here and we can take some updated family shots… Maybe it will be warmer then, too ;]
xoxo!
My beautiful sister has now been pregnant for six whole months.
I can’t believe my new niece will be here this spring… hurry up, spring!!!
We took a few photos this afternoon to document… enjoy =]
by tomorrow (fingers crossed) ~ I will be an aunt (again)!
Say a prayer for my lovely sister, Tracey… More photos of James to come (obviously)!
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Shayla’s family goes to church with me and they might – just possibly – be one of the sweetest families you will ever meet.
Shayla’s husband is in the military and has been away for almost her entire pregnancy! I certainly can’t imagine what that must be like (for both of them!)
but Shayla especially gets props from me for being such a strong, courageous, patient person.
A big thank you to her sweet husband for serving our country and helping to make this country the amazing place to live that it is.
Little Kadence is FOUR days past her due date today. I know her mommy sure is ready for her to be out of her tummy and in to her arms!
Stay tuned for the beautiful newborn shoot that I know is to come :]
Congratulations, Randy, Shayla, and (hurry up and get here for your birthday) Kadence <3
We started off at the beach:
but it was pretty freezing so we headed to Prescott Park in Portsmouth to finish up :]
Shayla wore the best colors! Don’t they just scream “GIRL”! <3 <3 <3
Love this baby belly ~ one of my favorite images:
texture… mmmm.
Shayla… those eyes… you.are.GORGEOUS.
Another one by the water….
Can you tell I liked the contrast of the grass for this shoot?? ;]
Shayla’s mom and sister came along for the shoot… So sweet… all three (oops – I mean four!) of them:
I am working on adding a frequently asked questions page on my website… Until then, I figured this would do :]
If you have any questions you’d like for me to add on here – please don’t hesitate to shoot me an email or post your question here in the “comments” section.
How long will our shoot last?
Basically, until we both feel like we’ve gotten the shots you want! Shoots can last anywhere from an hour to two and half… I’m flexible and understanding. Especially when it comes to photographing babies and children. I understand that people get fussy when they’re hungry or tired (hey! It happens to me, too!) so please don’t feel bad if we have to take a little “break” to ensure everyone is as happy as possible so that your pictures turn out extraordinary.
What should I wear?
I think I get this question more than any other. And it’s an easy answer.
Wear whatever makes you feel great.
Be comfortable. If you’re comfortable and feel good about what you’re wearing – it will show. Don’t worry about matching – instead think coordinating. Similar styles/complimentary colors photograph beautifully together. Typically, solid colors photograph better than busy prints but again, if you feel your best wearing a boldly patterned dress or shirt – wear it!
{Here is an example for you – please excuse the quickly put together collage!}
Why is lifestyle photography so expensive when I can go to the mall and get “studio pictures” for $24.99?
Another great question. This is a question that I so badly want to answer for anyone curious as to why lifestyle photography is so expensive.
My job is not just a job to me. You are not paying me to get the lighting right and snap away right when your child has the perfect smile on his or her face.
You are paying me for our time of shooting, plus hours worth of editing so that I can create timeless art for you and your home.
Nothing saddens me more than handing over a disc of your edited images and seeing them printed out at your local discount or drug store.
Your photos will not be given the justice that I am envisioning when I capture the moment as well as when I’m editing the final image.
My hope is that you will treasure your images for what they are - pieces of art. I love seeing an image that I’ve captured of a moment in time when you and your family are being just that – a family. No fake smiles or cheesy poses. Just personalities and love and joy and happiness.
And when you have an image such as that made into a canvas and hung on your wall? I get butterflies because of how beautiful each family looks as art.
And these are images that will last forever. Shouldn’t they be go so much deeper and be worth more than a mass $24.99 picture package?
How long after my shoot will my images be ready?
Typically anywhere from 1-3 weeks. May and June are the busiest times and the months for the most weddings – so expect processing to take a bit longer than usual.
I try my best to keep you updated on my progress and I will always send you a few “samples” so that you aren’t completely dying from lack of seeing your beautiful works of art! ;]
Wedding processing takes longer and ranges from 2-4 weeks.
I love love love maternity shoots! I have gotten to do a few lately and have several more on my calendar and with each and every one – I just love them more :]
Will and Kennerly are one of the sweetest couples I have ever met in my life. I had SO much fun with them and enjoyed every second of it. Their little boy is due in November and I am already looking forward to seeing the amazing photogenic genes he’s going to have ;]
It was so difficult narrowing down my favorites of the day but here we go. Thank you, Will and Kennerly (and baby Jordan!). Enjoy-
Wow – I have been so terrible with updating this! My sincere apologies to everyone =)
I have gotten back into the swing of things and have shoots filling up my calendar’s weekend days which makes me quite happy.
I’m also working on various Christmas card layouts and designs so if Christmas cards are your thing – be on the look out -
it will be an awesome opportunity to steal an amazinly priced photo session/card set.
Details to follow.
And now…. for the adorable Ingram’s!!
