Jessie reached out to me over the summer to discuss the idea of a storytelling session, and I was smitten with the idea of a backyard dinner from her very first email. There are so many beautiful moments that happen in our everyday lives, but sometimes we’re so busy that we don’t notice them. Sometimes,…

On the morning of her second birthday, Meg and Nick woke their sleeping toddler and started their day just like any other; a prayer, a change of clothes, hair and teeth brushed, a morning dance party, and checking the accidental pumpkin patch. Today was special, though. Over the last few months Natty has been asking…

There are moments in our lives that change us. A single second can change the entire course of your life. A single decision, word, result, question, or action can be a catalyst for change. Relationships start,  marriage happens, and lives are built based on mere seconds in time. Some of those moments are lessons. We…

One of the things I love most about my job as a storyteller is the fact that I relate to so many of the stories I tell. Connecting with other parents, especially mothers, on a level deeper than simply photographing their family is so meaningful to me. It’s important, and it’s something that is absolutely…

Two. Dizygotic. Different. My brother. My twin. We grew up close, but far apart. He and I were nothing alike. He picked on me like any brother would, and I couldn’t stand the fact that he’d make me late for the bus from time to time because of the damn bump in his sock. He…

There are moments during my job where I think my heart may pound straight out of my chest. Sometimes that’s because of a moment during a session. Sometimes it happens when I edit a photo that evokes an emotion. Sometimes it’s when another photographer emails me to schedule a session and my nerves get the…

A 114 year old house, a two year old in pigtails, and a newborn baby boy was all I needed to bring myself out of a rut yesterday. This family was a dream. This is everything I ever want to do as a photographer and more. Jo’s voice and little run gave me life and…

There is so much I want to say about this session. So many things that I have on my mind and in my heart after this evening, yet too many things to accurately describe the way I feel. In this business, there really isn’t a greater honor than having someone you’ve known your entire life…