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Motherhood sessions don’t make up the majority of my calendar, but they are one my faaavorite sessions to photograph! As a mama of three boys, this particular session was extra sweet. The Craine family has two brothers and they are soooo cute and super silly – the ultimate recipe for great photos! We had so much […]
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Alright, forgive the corny alliteration, but as I was planning this blog post, I realized that the factors in choosing who you should hire to photograph your new baby boil down to 3 things and they all start with P. 🙂 Before we dive into them, I want to acknowledge that this decision can be overwhelming. […]
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I so enjoyed meeting and hanging out with the Natalie and Ben for their newborn session last week. They were complete naturals in front of the camera and baby Olivia was just a dream! I joke that some of my clients need a little more posing help than others, but these guys needed nothing from […]
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We all have those images that we’re really, really proud of. They fill our portfolios and the home pages of our websites. But what is it about an image that makes us pause to look a little longer? What makes a photo stand out among the hundreds (over-shooter here) captured during a session? I’ve found […]
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Capturing the details of a brand new baby is an art form that goes beyond just pressing a button on a camera. It’s about creating an atmosphere that is not only visually captivating but also comfortably soothing for both baby and parents. After years of capturing natural newborn photography, I’ve learned which items are essential […]
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When it comes to newborn photography, there are many different styles and approaches. As a natural newborn photographer in Knoxville, I love to capture the story of a brand new baby joining a family in an organic and candid way. I always start newborn sessions with baby wrapped and lying on my posing beanbag. I […]
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Today, I’m pulling back the curtain to share my secret for creating not just a beautiful family portrait but an experience that captures the genuine connections shared by every member of the family. I believe in the magic that happens when we embrace the chaos and let the real, authentic moments shine through. 1. Embrace […]
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Each year when the calendar rolls over, I love to reflect and look back on all that the previous year held, and what a year 2023 has been! This has been my busiest year in business yet and I could not be more thankful for every family who trusted me with their photos! I’ve had […]
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You might notice a feeeew more photos in the blog post than normal. Each time I blog a session, I go through and select my favorites to share. Needless to say, narrowing this one down was tough. This precious family scheduled a Knoxville milestone session with their baby boy, Jack, and y’all – he is […]
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Can we talk about the stir-craziness that can settle in when winter weather keeps our little ones cooped up indoors? Trust me, I get it. As a mama raising and homeschooling three energetic boys, I’ve navigated the challenges of keeping kiddos entertained during those chilly days when outdoor play isn’t an option. I’ve rounded up […]
