Perspective: How Your Point of View Helps to Tell the Story

When I was about 5 or 6 months pregnant with my first child, I asked my husband to take a profile picture of me. We don’t have any family in town, so I wanted to post a picture for family to see. I wanted it to be a flattering shot, of course. I had him... OPEN POST

Look Who’s Two! {Ann Arbor, Michigan Child Photographer}

My favorite cliche about parenthood is “the days are long, but the years are short.” So true because somehow my sweet baby, Leo, turned two. Our photo session took place in the backyard and lasted all of 10 minutes. He had other plans, like swinging, sliding, and running. I am just happy to have these... OPEN POST

Finding the Light {Ann Arbor Photographer | Photography Tips}

The first thing I notice when I look at a photograph of a person, is his or her expression. For my last blog post I talked about “Why I Never Say Cheese.” I strive to capture real expressions from my own children and my clients.  Sometimes we get it with little effort and sometimes we... OPEN POST

Brothers {Saline, Michigan Sibling Photography | Ann Arbor, Michigan Child Photography Session}

“Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.” Marc Brown I loved doing this session: two handsome young men, an easy going momma, and a fabulous fall night made for a perfect sibling session. We had fun running, jumping, climbing , and throwing leaves. The boys were boys, and I just had... OPEN POST

Why I Never Say “Cheese” {Ann Arbor Child Photography Tips}

I love a great picture with a real smile. Real smiles can take a little time and patience to get. You can say “cheese”, but you will not capture a real, genuine smile. At least I have never seen a child flash a fantastic “cheese” smile. My daughter agreed to help me illustrate this point.... OPEN POST

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star {Saline, Mi | Lifestyle Newborn & Family Photography}

I went to the Freeburn’s home on a dark, rainy morning to document their new arrival, Logan for our newborn session. It may have been gloomy outside, but inside their home was filled with light and love as you will see from the photographs below. Congratulations Adam, Natalie, and Addisen! Logan is so handsome. OPEN POST

Family of Four + One Dog {Ann Arbor Family Photographer | Ann Arbor Child Photography}

It is always nice to catch up with old friends. Vince and I grew up together in Alma and have both ended up in the Ann Arbor area. I was honored when he asked me to take his family pictures. A 2 year old, a 4 year old, and a dog make for a challenging... OPEN POST

Family of Three {Saline, Mi | Child & Family Photographer}

I love a sunset session. The light is just perfect, and as  photographer, there are so many ways to play. I love the backlight in this first image of one of my favorite families. The glow around their hair and the beautiful grass in the background are what late summer is all about. Thank you... OPEN POST