newborn & family photography resources

I know I’m making a bold statement in declaring that documentary family photography is the best style there is. But I truly believe it.  With documentary photography, a photo is more than a photo. It’s a story. When you capture people as they are, in their natural habitat, those images have the power to bring […]

If you’re considering getting newborn photos, you may be wondering what is the best location for your photo session.  But really, the bigger question you should be asking yourself is this: Do I want to capture life as it is or do I want my photos to feel like a special occasion? Answering this question […]

The short answer for how I pose newborns during a photo session is: I don’t.  As a Documentary-style Newborn & Family Photographer, I find that: … lead to getting great photos. Trust that things will progress and change throughout the session and you will end up with a nice variety of newborn photography poses without […]

These photos should feel like a real day in your life. Not the day the photographer came over.

We accomplish that by making sure the outfits don’t create any kind of distraction that will take away from the emotion and story of your photos.

Let’s start with the three most common questions that come up:

1. What’s the difference between portrait, lifestyle, and documentary photography?

2. Should I have a session at home or on location?

3. Why do the costs vary so much between photographers? What am I paying for?