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Here you will find some of my recent photo sessions, client resources, and a NICU experience series.
This family was so much fun! They didn’t even complain once that it was only 40 degrees out when we started the session. I wrote a blog post this summer about morning sessions and they really do continue to be some of my favorites. You can see the reasons I love morning sessions here: See more […]
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I try to make sure to get some photos of just Mom and Dad during family photo sessions. I love capturing the relationship that their family is built upon. Parents often say things like “we haven’t had pictures of just the two of us since our wedding” or “this brings back memories of our engagement […]
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Many of you know that I am a huge dog lover. But you may not know that in high school I volunteered at an animal shelter weekly and did my senior project on training shelter dogs to make them more adoptable. As this Mama fed and rocked her baby, we chatted about her dogs and […]
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I love including dogs in sessions, but always want them to be comfortable and make sure both dog and kids are safe. Mom described there pup as a grumpy old man. I have a grumpy old lady of a dog at home myself. She loves my girls, but as she has gotten older wants her own […]
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I often get asked what I suggest people wear for a newborn session. First and most importantly, I want mom to pick something that she is comfortable in. For colors, I always recommend neutrals. Bright and vibrant colors can cause skin tones to have a hint of that color. Additionally, I also love neutrals because […]
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Doing sessions for babies that have been in the NICU always means so much to me. My oldest, who was born 6 weeks early, didn’t really feel like she was ours until she was home. I am so happy that this little guy is home and now theirs! Gestationally, he should only be two weeks old, […]
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While I packed up after this twin newborn photo session, this mom and I chatted about our experiences with the NICU/special care nursery. We are both lucky to have had short stays, but we talked about how much the experience has stuck with us. It is always so nice to talk to a mom who has […]
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This Mama booked her baby photo session for the weekend before she went back to work after maternity leave. These pictures are a way to celebrate the time she had at home with her little man. I went back to work for my full time job after my first two girls. I remember dreading going […]
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Some women feel at their best and some feel at their worst when they are pregnant, but I believe we should all get maternity pictures during this important time of life. Here are a few of my reasons to get in front of the camera while pregnant: 1. Time goes by so fast. Right […]
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Written by Mary Beth Cashman It was Halloween night. I was 33 weeks and 5 days. It sounds silly to count days in a forty week journey, but every single minute matters in this story. I woke up at 3am and told my husband, Conor, that I thought my water broke. As I hyperventilated in […]
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