To celebrate Valentine’s month, Beckett enjoyed a painting (and eating) shaving cream activity with red, pink, and yellow paint colors. It made for some personality pictures that I’ll treasure. It’s a simple, inexpensive activity using things I already had: aluminum casserole pan ultra-sensitive shaving cream washable acrylic paint q-tips   It bought me all of […]

Thoughts about Staying Home Full-time Staying at home full-time with Beckett is such a blessing, and it’s something Jimmy and I have worked hard for. But I wouldn’t be painting the whole picture if I didn’t also mention that I often feel restless, bored, unproductive, and frustrated too. Leaving the traditional work environment and having […]

Join me as I reminisce on all the years and changes I’ve got to watch the Young family go through – and photographer friends, be sure to keep reading to see these images to get family of 5 photoshoot ideas! I’m still in disbelief that I’ve photographed each of the Young family kiddos at nearly […]

When I visited my family in Colorado most recently, something big happened. My dad gave me his Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II lens. Sound insignificant? I suppose it is to anyone else. Dad’s also a photographer. In fact, Dad’s the one who got me interested in this industry! But this lens has been unused, extra […]

I remember getting into the photography industry with so many questions—what camera should I get? What lenses do I need? Is there software to help me speed up my workflow? Seriously, the questions could’ve gone on for days. That coupled with the fact that I’m a research junkie, meant I spent way too much time […]

Anybody else remember those 48 hours in Chattanooga when we went form tornado warnings, flooding, and thunder to 5″ of snow? We do! Our family snow day such a blast! Though Beckett had already seen snow in Colorado, this was his first snow at home, and our first snow in this house. So glad that […]

If you know me, you know that I love any excuse to get festive. I LOVE what Katelyn Dennis Designs stylized for this Valentine Themed Photoshoot! It was perfect for siblings, BFFs, kid and their favorite lovey/stuffed animal, and more. I’m so glad we could share it with the Gooch family for their mini session! […]

Flying with a child can be daunting! Since my father had his second stroke, we’ve been flying from Tennessee to Colorado every 2-3 months. If you’re new to this, like I was, you’re probably anxious for tips, product recommendations, and what to expect from airline policies. In this post, I’m sharing all that and more […]

This post made it so worth invading personal bubbles and straddling strangers to get the shot! I’ve always wondered what Styled Shoots are all about, and since I’ve decided to specialize on wedding photography, I figured I’d start 2020 with my first one! 🙂 When I saw Styled Shoots USA advertising for a Tuscan Escape […]

When Paige texted me on Christmas Day sharing that her father, Punk, is not in good health and their family won’t be together again for several more years, I knew I had to make their family’s generational photoshoot happen. Their family’s story pulls at my heart in a special way during this season of MY […]

I’m so blessed to have friends like the Roses. They have been a HUGE part of our village since Beckett was born. Bayley walked with my family through some of the toughest times with Beckett and my postpartum anxiety. She stayed and cared for Beckett overnight so Jimmy and I could have a Benadryl-induced sleep […]

I met Emilie for the first time two years ago when I photographed her sister, Elena’s, high school senior session. SOMEHOW enough time has gone by for it to be Emilie’s turn! Funny enough, Emilie’s Cleveland TN senior photos session date was EXACTLY two years after from Elena’s session. To. The. Day. Ha! It was […]