5 ways to help others using photography
Did you know that your photos can open up a world of good for other people? There are so many ways that you can help using your camera,...
How To Photography: The 10 Min. Creative Exercise, One Subject in 10 Ways.
Do you need some fresh creativity? Did you know that you can get those creative juices flowing without having to move from ONE SPOT? Try...
Noah Justice- In home Natural Light Session
I was SO excited when I could FINALLY take my son home from the hospital. All week he was being monitored for breathing and heart rate....
How to take your own DIY Natural Light Newborn Photos
I was SO excited when I could FINALLY take my son home from the hospital. All week he was being monitored for breathing and heart rate....
I am "UNQUALIFIED," and I'm okay with it.
It's Tuesday. That means that my mother-in-law is off of work. She offered to take my oldest two munchkins out to a bounce house. Of...
God ALWAYS gives us more than we can handle.
I look at my sons heart rate monitor, I see it fluctuate between 145-160. I see the typical up and down of the pulse on the screen. ...
How to take better newborn hospital photos
Anyone can pay for the hospital's photographer to take pictures of their child. But did you know that with a little practice and a decent...
Noah Justice- Newborn Chesapeake Hospital Natural Light Photo Story
Noah was due May 5, 2016. On April 1, we go into the doctor's for a routine ultrasound and a checkup. She tells us that there is not...
What makes a good photoshoot location?
Many people think that just a "pretty" place will make great photos. Yes, and no. A "pretty" place does factor into great photos, but you...
How to: Shoot in Private Places
I had a senior that requested to take pictures at their favorite bookstore in Downtown Norfolk, VA. My first thought was, "How cool!" I...
Why We are Teaching Our Five Year Old to Cook
For the longest time, my husband would come home and start cooking alone. He is a MUCH better cook than me. He really likes to take his...
"You Have Your Hands Full"
We had just visited the aquarium. After being in traffic for over 1 hour on our way up and getting to the aquarium to find out that the...
Cultivating a Grateful Spirit at Home
I slumped in a pile of tears today. My day started so crappy. The first thing my daughter says to me this morning is: “Mom, I don’t like...
Why My Kids Beg Me To Read Over 50 Books A Week
So I was at the park the other day. I struck up a conversation with a certified teacher that was watching a 2 year old and a 4 year old...
Why I am Not Afraid of My Kids Getting Messy
So it was finally 66 degrees today. After sleet/snow for the past TWO weeks. I needed to be outside! So we took a bike ride. After a few...