Those first weeks at home have a very specific feeling to them. Time moves strangely. Days blur together. The house is quieter in some ways… louder in others. There’s less structure and a lot of moments that don’t feel important until you look back and realize they were everything. You don’t need to prepare your […]

An in-home session is designed to meet you exactly where you are in this season. My role is to guide the flow, notice the special details, and create space for genuine connection… not to add more to an already full plate. Translation: you do not need a spotless, magazine-worthy home. Here’s what actually matters when […]

Occasionally, I receive an inquiry that says something like, “My child has a short attention span, so we just need something quick.” I completely understand where that comes from. That mindset usually isn’t about wanting less… it’s coming from experience. It comes from days spent asking a little one to sit still when they can’t. […]

In-home sessions in West Michigan are some of my absolute favorite sessions. My goal for any baby or toddler session is to capture that sweet little personality in this season, but when I’m invited into your home it creates space for a deeper level of connection. These babes are just different in their own environment. […]

In-home photography is exactly what it sounds like…photos are taken right inside your own home, using the light, spaces, and rhythms that already exist in your day. But the why behind it goes much deeper than convenience. For many families… especially those in the thick of newborn days or navigating life with little ones… this […]

Preparing for newborn photos while you’re living on little sleep, cold coffee, and whatever half eaten snacks the other kiddos left out… is a lot. Clothing is the last thing your postpartum brain wants to think about. Good news… choosing outfits for your session can be incredibly simple. We’re going to talk about everything that […]

Preparing for a newborn session can feel like a lot when you’re juggling postpartum recovery, a fresh baby, sleepless nights, and a mountain of diapers. The good news? These sessions are beautifully simple… and completely baby-led… which means you don’t need to pack half your nursery in the car or deep-clean your house to get […]

The holidays have a way of speeding everything up — the schedules, the to-dos, the expectations, the noise. And yet, our kids? They don’t need more. They just need us and a little rhythm. Moments that mark this season as special (but obviously without adding one more stressful thing to your plate) So here’s a […]

How to dress your kids for photos (children’s photo outfit ideas that age well) When it comes to children’s photo outfit ideas, parents often feel a little stuck. Do you go with that adorable outfit Grandma bought? Do you let your kid pick their neon-green superhero shirt? (Spoiler: please don’t. 🥴) Here’s the truth: what […]

Want the best family photos with real connection between siblings? Here’s how I capture brothers and sisters — full of love, laughter, and genuine emotion.