These studio portraits of mama & her boy are just overflowing with JOY! 9 months is such a sweet stage & I think these photos capture the fun & simplicity just perfectly.

This Knoxville outdoor maternity photo session is so full of JOY and expectation!

I’m so excited to provide a space where you can simply show up and let me take care of the rest! These newborn family photos in the studio were just perfect!

Here’s how I’m planning to “dumb down” my smart phone this summer in an effort to pursue more peace & presence.

I’m obsessed with this sweet glowy studio session with the most adorable family of 4!

Sharing 7 habits I’ve developed in my work over the last 7 years of owning my photography business.

These parents surprised their daughter with studio portraits of her daughter recreating an original painting from when she was little! It’s absolutely precious!

I’m dumbing down my smart phone this summer & I’d love for you to join me!

Check out these portraits of my brother’s precious family of 8 by the lake. I might be biased, but they’re pretty stinkin cute.

Do you love authentic candid photos? Here are a few tips on how to cultivate those moments at your next family session!

Have you ever wrestled with whether or not to share your creative gifts with others? Here’s some encouragement for you on why I believe that SHARING your creativity is one of the most wonderful things you can do for others & yourself!

This one’s for all my perfectionist friends & those who don’t yet realize that you’re a perfectionist, too. 😉 I’m sharing a bit about how perfectionism has robbed me & steps I’m taking to make a change.

How I document our family vacation is a reflection of how I value the art of photography & the desire to EXPERIENCE life in the present moment. I hope these will encourage you as you photograph your next special trip.

If you’re the memory keeper for your family & friends, here’s some encouragement for how to stay present in the moment while you document life in photographs.

3, 6, 9, & 12 month milestone portraits are the perfect way to watch your baby grow & document their sweet first year of life! Look at this sweet studio session & see for yourself!

Max Patch doesn’t disappoint during any season of the year, but especially not during the summer. Cool, crisp mountain air, tall & wispy grass, yellow flowers blooming all over the mountain top, & the most beautiful pink sunset made this engagement session one for the books.

Kids can’t hold their smiles for a full hour photo session… and they shouldn’t have to! Here are 3 ways to get the most of your next family photo session that don’t require your kids to say CHEEESE for forever.

It can feel impossible to love my imperfect body, but I have been clinging to a few simple truths that have lifted the weight of both my expectations & the pressure of our culture in this season.

Having a baby while taking a break from social media proved to be a wonderful thing that I’m so thankful for! Here are 4 reasons I’m glad I was off social during the early newborn days.

Enjoy a collection of my favorite black & white images from a family photo session in Sequoyah Hills. Plus, receive a little encouragement on why a season of raising young children is worth the effort of documenting.