The Journal

One of the questions parents ask before family photos is what they should bring with them. Do you need snacks? Toys? A favorite stuffed animal? Props? A backup outfit? It can be tempting to pack half the house, especially when you have little ones, but most families need much less than they think. When you […]

Moving into a new family home comes with so many little moments you probably aren’t thinking about photographing. The first meals around the table, kids figuring out which room is theirs, boxes that somehow stick around longer than planned, and the routines that slowly start making a new place feel familiar. That’s why I loved […]

One of the questions that comes up when families start thinking about photos is where the session will take place. Maybe you’ve seen a pretty field while driving around Fort Worth or saved a photo online because you loved the setting. But when you book a family session with me, choosing the location is one […]

I was asked a really good session question recently: How long does it actually take to edit a photography gallery? I think most people know that photographers edit their images, but unless you’ve been on this side of the camera, it’s hard to know what that really means. Your session may last an hour or […]

I get asked about the “right” schedule for family photos quite a bit, and I don’t think there is one answer that works for every family. Some families come back to me every year, while others schedule a session when they realize it has been a while or when life feels like it has changed […]