I absolutely love welcoming new families in front of my camera — especially those who have never had professional family portraits before 🥹📸
Those sessions are extra special because the experience itself turns out to be just as meaningful as the photos.

That’s exactly what happened with this beautiful family 💛 It was FUN, relaxed, and full of genuine moments — and they loved how their images turned out.

Getting everyone together isn’t always easy, I know! But with a little planning, open conversation, and a whole lot of trust, it truly can be done ✨
Shannon had followed my work for years before coming in for a Planning Session. We talked through her goals, the options, and yes — all of her worries and fears too.

By planning outfits, timing, locations, and personalities ahead of time, everything fell into place for a magical evening together 🌅
The joy and emotion when they saw their photos for the first time? Absolutely priceless to me — and those portraits will be priceless to them forever.

Thank you, Shannon, for trusting me with your family memories 💕 You truly have a beautiful family!