

How to Capture Summer Fun
Summer is upon us! Be ready for lot's of memories, vacations, new tastes, new laughs and NEW photo inspiration! Don't leave your dslr at...


On being a hot mess and a photographer
Right when you think you have everything together, get ready to be humbled! So it all happened when I was asked to do newborn baby photos...


Help! No one wants to hire me!
Do you ever feel like you're a little fish in a big pond? I know I do. There are 1000 registered photographers in my area alone. I could...


The day I wanted to crawl into a hole and die at Chick-fil-A.
We were FINALLY having a "normal day. And when I mean by "normal," I mean: no fights (yet), no meltdowns, no pushing, no hitting- and we...


Find out your photography style.
Finding your style is a very important first step in your photography journey. I personally didn't know what I wanted to take pictures of...


Why you shouldn't go to "JCPenney" for your family photos..
I used to hear these comments all the time: "Why should I pay more for photos, when I can go to picture people/walmart/sears/jcpenney and...


My favorite lenses
People ask me all the time "What lens(es) should I get. Well. It depends on what you want to do. Each lens for me is a different tool...


What to wear to family pictures
People ask me all the time "What do I wear to take photos?" I think that is the hardest thing for families to decide on. Honestly the...


20+ Family Portrait Pose Ideas
I know that I struggle with poses while I'm working. It took me a LONG time to get comfortable to direct a family enough in a short...


I stopped "entertaining" my kids- this is what happened.
My husband had this idea to borrow an RV from a family at church so we can go "camping." The reason I put it in quotations is because as...


How to Take GREAT vacation photos!
Every year, my family takes a vacation. We've done Floriday, Disney World, Staycations, Amusement parks... all sorts of different...


Is It Worth The Money? Hampton Roads Kid's Attractions.
Busch Gardens Pros: My daughter LOVES rides. There are several areas of the park that has rides for children. My two year old son is...


Having a Great Time at the Children's Museum in Portsmouth, VA
We had a great time yet again at the Children's Museum of VA in Portsmouth. Even with my two year old and my four year old being at...